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ASA CANTERBURY

1788-1856

DESCENDANTS - ALLIED LINES

by

CARMEN MIESEN BUSSARD

Copyright 1998
Carmen Miesen Bussard
AU rights reserved

Please direct all correspondence and book orders to:
Carmen A. Bussard
26007 Atherton
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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In Memory of

LLOYD EVERETT MIESEN

and

JOHN HUBERT MIESEN

sons of

MARIE JESSIE CANTERBURY
and

JOSEPH JOHN MIESEN

Daughters of John and Matilda Welch Canterbury
Standing; Fay and Daisy
Seated: Mayme. Maggie, and Jessie

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dedication

iii

Table of Contents

V

Preface

vi

Explanations

vii

PART ONE

Asa Canterbury (1788-1856) His Descendants

Introduction

The Canterbury Family

1

Chapter I

The Family of Asa Canterbury

2

Chapter II

Descendants of Isaac T. Canterbury

7

Chapter III

Descendants of Mariah Owens Canterbury Primm

66

Chapter IV

Descendants of Carlisle Harrison Canterbury

74

Chapter V

Descendants of John Tecumseh Canterbury

107

Chapter VI

Descendants of Ehza Jane Canterbury Cline

115

Chapter VII

Descendants of Oliver Perry Canterbury

120

Chapter VIII

Descendants of Martha Ann Canterbury Brittin

140

Chapter IX

Descendants of Margaret Canterbury England

142

PART TWO

Allied Maternal Families

Chapter X

The Alkier Family

145

Chapter XI

The Bradley Family

223

Chapter XII

The Constant Family

235

Chapter XIII

The Dieffenbach Family

253

Chapter XIV

The Dyer Family

267

Chapter XV

The EUiott Family

274

Chapter XVI

The Harness Family

314

Chapter XVH

The Hastings Family

334

Chapter XVIII

The Hornback Family

341

Chapter XIX

The Miesen Family

431

Chapter XX

The Morgan Family

459

Chapter XXI

The Page Family

508

Chapter XXII

The Trumbo Family

529

Chapter XXIII

The Vance Family

545

Chapter XXIV

The Welch Family

565

Index

579

vi

PREFACE

The research in this book began with an attempt to trace the ancestry of my grandparents.
Joseph John and Marie Jessie Canterbury Miesen. In the process of pursuing this genealogical goal, the
volume has become a microcosm of the westward movement in the United States. It documents the
trials and sacrifices of our ancestors in settling this country, from the earliest immigrant on the Atlantic
coast at New Netherlands, Warnaar van Hoornbeek, in 1660, to more recent descendants such as John
Hubert and Lucile Shellabarger Miesen who made their homes literally on the shores of the Pacific in
Depoe Bay, Oregon.

The book has been divided into two sections. Part one deals with the descendants of Asa and
Margaret Hornback Canterbury dedicating a separate chapter to each of their children. Part two
contains chapters dealing with some maternal lines of our ancestors.

Without the assistance and material provided by many of you, this book would not have been
possible. I particularly want to thank Rosalie Vance Woerdeman, Gerald E. Collins, Irene Smith.
Barbara Hope, Lea Phillips, Kama Gruber, Nancy Bennett, Elaine Hough, Sandy Ranier, James E.
Regner, Tim Thompson, Shobe Fisher, and the many others who have patiently answered questions on
the telephone and shared their family information.

Also I am indebted to Rosemary Wade of Des Moines County, Iowa, Genealogical Society, who
provided much research regarding the descendants of Samuel E. EUiott of that county. I want to thank
the many courthouse clerks who have personally assisted me or sent wills, deeds, etc., as well as the
staff at various libraries including; the Carlsbad City Library, California: the Huntington Beach
Library, California: the Los Angeles Public Library: the Moorefield Library in West Virginia, the
Virginia State Library, and the Family History Library of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah, and its branch library in Mission Viejo, California.

Without doubt there will be found errors and omissions in this book. Please accept my apologies.
I eagerly anticipate your corrections and further contributions, either of which will be welcome.
Perhaps errata can be published at a later date, or if necessary, a revved edition. Let us continue to
work together to expand our knowledge of the genealogy of the Canterbury family.

Vll

EXPLANATIONS

Land Records

To acquire first title to land four steps were necessary: petition, warrant, survey or plat, and
finally a patent. A land warrant was issued which entitled the bearer to a specific acreage and the
right to obtain a survey. The patent could then be issued by the government or proprietor which passed
title or a lease to the patentee. The lease was widely used in the Northern Neck of Virginia.

The American Land System established in 1785 and revised in 1796 created the division of land
into ranges: numbered rows running from east to west, townships, numbered from a base south to
north, and 36 sections, being one mile square or 640 acres, and numbered from 1 to 36. with number 1
being in the northeast corner of the township. A land description may read, for example, S32, T3, R6N,
meaning section 32, township 3, range 6 north. The abbreviation, Twp., is used throughout for
township.

Maps

Because many of our ancestors resided in western Virginia, and what is now. eastern West
Virginia, maps of the area have been inserted in many chapters. If you have particular interest in any
of the following surnames, be sure to check for maps in all these chapters: Alkire, Constant,
Dieffenbach, Dyer, Harness, Hornback, Morgan, andTrumbo.

Names and Spelling

When our German and Dutch ancestors arrived in this country their names were often recorded
in deeds and elsewhere by English speaking clerks who wrote the names phonetically. Therefore it
cannot be assumed that in the documents of past centuries that only persons with the same spelling of
the surname were related as would be true today. In other documents, such as wills, the general use of
standardized spelling did not become widespread for a considerable time after the publication of
Webster's dictionary in 1828, lending to them the charm of antiquity. I have preserved the original
spelling when possible.

vm

References

It would be impossible to include in this volume copies of the many primary documents, census
records, deeds, surveys, wills, estate settlements, pension records, inventories, estate sales, cemetery
records, and etc. in my files. Some information came from interviews, county histories, family
genealogies, and other secondary sources, the accuracy of which cannot be assured. I have attempted to
provide the source of my information by means of footnotes at the end of each chapter, imbedded in the
text, or at the bottom of the page. A few footnotes will read intentionally omitted. These footnotes were
often deleted because they contained telephone numbers or addresses, unreliable sources, or for other
reasons.

Census Records

Federal census records were a valuable source of information. The first census was taken in
1790 in the thirteen original states and was repeated every ten years with new states being added each
decade. The earliest census records did little more than give the name of the head of household, the
number of male and female residents, and sometimes hints as to neighbors. Since 1790 progressively
more information has been provided by the census. It was not until 1850 that names of wives and
children, ages, places of birth, and value of property were included. Most of the 1890 census was
destroyed by fire. Present day federal census records are available only through 1920. In some cases
state census records provided additional information.

Heraldry

Many persons display a coat of arms in the belief that they are entitled to its use because it
bears their surname. A coat of arms belongs to an individual and not to a family name. To be entitled to
the use of a coat of arms one must establish uninterrupted male descent from such an individual. No
one in our known ancestry possessed a coat of arms.

Double Dating

Often you wiU see a date such as February, 1720/1. This does not mean the date is uncertain.
Before the reform of the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian Calendar the new year began on March 25th.
The adoption of the new calendar in 1752 changed the new year to January 1st. Therefore, dates
preceding 1752 which fall between January 1st and March 25th are double dated to indicate the year on
either calendar.

Dates found in Quaker records pose another difficulty. The Friends did not use Roman names
for months. They employed numbers in their place as, "the third month of 1725." These dates were
subject to the double dating discussed in the previous paragraph as well.

PART ONE

ASA CANTERBURY
1788-1856

HIS DESCENDANTS

Introduction

THE CANTERBURY FAMILY

Although the surname, Canterbury, can be found in, Massachusetts as early as 1638 when
William Canterbury had a fishing lot in Salem, and in Virginia as early as 1685, when John Canterbury
emigrated from Devonshire, England, on the ship, John, a connection from neither of these early
families to Asa Canterbury has been made. We can be certain that Asa Canterbury was of English
ancestry.

Asa Canterbury first appeared in Montgomery County, Kentucky, in the year 1803 when he was
apprenticed to Zebulon G. Cantrall, but did not pay taxes in that county until 1810. He was transferred
to the Bath County tax rolls the following year when Bath was formed from Montgomery. No
Canterbury family was located in Montgomery or Bath County at that time or in subsequent years:
however, Montgomery County was formed in 1788 from Botetourt County, and in the year 1785 two
Canterberry families were tax payers in the latter county where they had surveyed land on Elliott's
Creek, Samuel, and WUliam who married first Betsy Ann Lawson in 1789.

The tax rolls of Bourbon County, Kenturcky, in 1799 and 1800, listed Nimrod Canterbury, born
1775, Reuben Canterbury, born 1775, and John Canterbury, born 1774. These three Canterburys were
the children of Jedithon and Nancy Franklin Canterberry of Surry County, North Carolina and were
aU to young to have parented Asa. Jedithon's will was proved in 1786 two years before the birth date of
Asa Canterbury. The father of Jedithon was one Asa Canterbury of Dumfries, England, who settled in
North Carolina in 1765. His known children were all too young to be our Asa’s father.

Particular attention has been given to John Canterberry who married Nancy Lowe on October
17, 1786, in Greenbrier Co., Virginia, thus making this couple a likely candidate as parents of Asa who
was born in 1788. The History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County by Powell, page 177, stated
that Asa's father died when he was a child and his mother moved to Bath County, Kentucky. If indeed
Asa's father had died, John and Nancy Lowe Canterbury could not have been his parents as John did
not die until October 24, 1840. at which time he was a resident of Monroe Co., (West) Virginia. Family
records of descendants of John and Nancy Lowe Canterbury recognize no Asa among their children,

StiU another family attracting interest was that of Samuel Canterbury who married Flora
Perry. This family resided in Boone County, (West) Virginia. It must be noted that Asa Canterbury
named his fifth son, Oliver Perry Canterbury.

Being unable to identify the parents of our Asa Canterbury, we will continue with his family
taking up each member in turn and tracing as many descendants as possible.

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CHAPTER I

Chapter I

THE FAMILY OF ASA F. CANTERBURY

First Generation

1. Asa FA Canterbury. Born, 7 Mar 1788, in Botetourt Co., VA^. Died, 16 Oct 1856, in Fancy
Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL^. Buried in Canterbury Cem., Fancy Creek Twp. Sangamon Co., IL.
Census: 1810, in Montgomery Co., KY, p. 374. Census 1820; Fleming Co., KY: p. 44. Census; 1830, in
Sangamon Co., IL; p. 191. Census: 1850, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL; p. 251. Occupation:
farmer.

Believed to be Asa and Margaret Homback Canterbury
from The Antioch Christian Church

THE FAMILY OF ASA F. CANTERBURY

3

Asa married Margaret "Peggy" Hornback^, daughter of Abraham Hornback and Elizabeth
Trumbo, in 1809, in Aberdeen, Brown Co., OH®. Born, 6 Feb 1793. in Bourbon Co., KY^. Birth(2); 6
Feb 1791®. Died, 8 Jul 1857, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL^. Burial in Canterbury Cem.,
Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL.

The 1850 census informed us that Asa Canterbury's place of birth was Virginia. His date of
birth is believed to have been March 7, 1788. According to The History of the Early Settlers of
Sangamon County, Illinois, Asa Canterbury's father died when he was a child. A clue to his mother's
maiden name has come from the middle name, Owens, which was given to Asa's first daughter, Mariah
Owens Canterbury. Another family middle surname was Oliver Perry Canterbury, who may have been
named for Oliver Hazard Perry, a hero of the War of 1812, famed for the quotation, "We have met the
enemy and they are ours." This message was sent to Brigadier General William Henry Harrison after
whom many children of the day were named, including Asa’s son. Carlyle Harrison Canterbury, and
William Henry Harrison Holland of this volume. Still another of Asa's children, John, had the middle
name, Tecumseh, as known from cemetery records. The brother of the Indian, Tecumseh, engaged in a
battle with Brigadier General H. H. Harrison. The name of "Owens" alone cannot be accounted for as
honoring a famous warrior.

After the death of Asa's father when he was a child, his mother moved to Montgomery County,
Kentucky. On August 22, 1803, at the age of sixteen, Asa, an orphan, was apprenticed to Zebulon G.
Cantrall to become a shoemaker. This was recorded in Montgomery County, Kentucky Court Records,
Volume II, page 523. The Canterbury family continued its association with the Cantrall family in
Sangamon County, Illinois, where both families removed some years later. It must be stated that the
parents of Asa Canterbury could not have been John and Nancy Lowe Canterbury as has been reported
by many of his descendants. John lived for many years after Asa was apprenticed as an orphan.

In 1809 Asa and Margaret "Peggy" Hornback were married. Peggy, aged sixteen, could not
obtain the consent of her parents to marry. Therefore the couple eloped to Aberdeen, Brown County,
Ohio, just across the Ohio River where no license was required. Brown County has no marriage records
for that time period.

In 1810 Asa Canterbury appeared on Montgomery County, Kentucky, tax rolls, and census Lists.
The following year Asa paid taxes in Bath County when it was formed from Montgomery. In 1813 the
tax rolls were organized by membership in military companies, reflecting organization for the War of
1812. Asa and his wife’s relatives, the Trumbos and Hornbacks, were in "Trumbo's Company", a part of
the 65th regiment of Kentucky.

Asa's family last appeared on Bath County tax rolls in 1817. The land records of Fleming
County, Kentucky, showed that Asa Canterbury purchased one hundred fifty acres on the Licking River
from Josiah Carrol on August 20, 1817, as recorded in Fleming County, Kentucky Deed Book G, page
519. In 1826 this property was sold and recorded in Deed Book N, page 378. Thus Asa continued to pay
taxes in Fleming County through 1826.

By 1823 Asa had purchased property in Sangamon County paying taxes there in 1823. He did
not bring his family to Illinois until the fall of 1826. The lengthy journey was made by means of a
wagon and a five horse team. The Canterburys made their home one mde west of the present town of
Cantrall in Fancy Creek Township. In 1824 members of the Cantrall family had removed to Sangamon
County, and in October of 1825, Asa's father-in-law, Abraham Hornback, had settled on Indian Creek.
Among other related famdies who removed to Sangamon County from Bath and other counties of
Kentucky were: the Alkires, Constants. Morgans. KUlions, Brackens, and Trumbos.

Asa buUt a log cabin of one and a half stories, said to have been one of the finest structures on
the prairies. It was in Illinois that the couple's last four children were born, completing their family of
eleven children.

On May 15, 1820, the first church of Sangamon County was formally organized by the Reverend
Stephen England as the Antioch Christian Church. He had been a Baptist preacher in Bath County,
Kentucky, and had been known there by the Trumbo, Hornback, and members of the Canterbury
families. The Canterbury family joiaed this church. Three of the grandchildren of the Reverend
Stephen England married children of Asa Canterbury.

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CHAPTER I

When Asa's father-in-law, Abraham Hornback, died in 1833, Asa purchased a scythe and two
augers at the auction of his estate.

SANGAMON

The original 1836 tax book of Sangamon County recorded the following land purchases for Asa
Canterbury:

DATE ACREAGE LOCATION

7 Nov 1823

80 acres

18 Oct 1826

80 acres

19 Oct 1826

80 acres

19 Aug 1829

80 acres

7 Nov 1829

80 acres

W 1/2, NE 1/4. S26, T17, R6
W 1/2, NE 1/4, S18. T17, R6
E 1/2, NE 1/4. S18, T17, R5
E 1/2, SE 1/4, S18, T17, R5
W 1/2, NE 1/4, S25, T17, R6

Other land transactions involving Asa were;

DATE ACREAGE

LOCATION

GEANTOR/GRANTEE

7 Jul 1835 40 acres

17 Apr 1840 60 acres

27 Apr 1848 40 acres

12 Feb 1849 20 acres

SW 1/4. SE 1/4. S13, T17N., R6W
part N 1/2, SW 1/4 and
W 1/2. NW 1/4, S 15, T18N, R6W
N 1/2, E 1/2, SE 1/4, S13, T17N, R6W

Asa Canterbury from U S.
Asa Canterbury to
Andrew Hornback
Asa to son, Ohver P.

Asa to son, John T.

THE FAMILY OF ASA F. CANTERBURY

An 1858 map of Fancy Creek Township in Sangamon County showed Asa "F." Canterbury in
section 36. not recognizing his death in 1866. Asa's daughter, Margaret Canterbury England, named
her first son, Asa Francis England. Possibly Asa’s middle initial "F." stood for Francis as no other
Francis is known in the ancestry cf Asa Francis England. Asa's son, Carlisle Harrison Canterbury,
named his second son, Charles F. Canterbury, again raising the possibility of carrying on a family name
of Francis. Asa Francis Canterbury, son of Stephen and Margaret Canterbury England, was about six
years of age in 1858 and therefore could not have been the owner of section 36.

Asa Canterbury wrote his will on October 29, 1851. He died on October 16, 1856. reputed to
have been the richest man in the vicinity of Cantrall. His will was proved, November 10, 1856. by his
executors and sons, Carlisle H. Canterbury and John T. Canterbury. Below is a transcription of the will
as recorded in Sangamon County, Illinois Will Book 3:

I, Asa Canterberry of the County of Sangamon in the State of HlinaLs Do make and publish this
my last will and Testament, in manner and form following that is to say
First, it is my will that my funeral Expenses and all my just debts be fully paid
Second, I give to my beloved wife Margaret Canterbury Two hundred dollars absolutely
Third, I give to the children of my son Isaac T Canterbury (deceased late of Iowa) one dollar each
Lastly, It is my will that all money left by me at my death (not otherwise disposed of by this will) be
divided among my legal heirs Carlile H. Canterbury, Mariah O. Primm, John T. Canterbury. Oliver A.^
Canterbury, Eliza Jane Cline, Martha A. Britton, Margaret England, and Juliann Ann Canterbury so that
each one of the said heirs shall receive equal amounts of my entire estate - that is. it is my intention that
each shall have an equal amount counting to each what he or she may have received from me before my
death

And further, I hereby constitute and appoint my sons Carlisle H. Canterbury and John T
Canterbury to be executors for this my last will and Testament. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and seal this twenty-ninth day of October one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one.

Signed, published and declared by the Asa Canterbury

above named Asa Canterbury as and for his

last will and Testament, in presence of us

who at his request, have signed as Witnesses

the same

William D Power

Isaac Dunlap

Asa’s widow, Margaret, died the following year on July 8, 1857. Asa and Margaret were buried
in the Canterbury Cemetery on Indian Point Road in S15/T18N/R6W of Sangamon County.

The children of Asa and Margaret Hornback were:

Isaac T. Canterbury
Mariah Owens Canterbury
Carlisle Harrison Canterbury
Valentine Canterbury
John Tecumseh Canterbury
Eliza Jane Canterbury
Oliver A. or Perry Canterbury
Martha Ann Canterbury
Margaret Canterbury
Abraham B. Canterbury
Juliann Canterbury

Valentine and Abraham B. Canterbury were the only children to die in their youth. Valentine
Canterbury was born December 5, 1816. in Bath County, Kentucky. He died on March 2, 1834.
Abraham B. Canterbury was born on October I, 1832. in Fancy Creek Township. Sangamon County.

^ The will of Asa Canterbury clearly stated that the middle initial of Oliver Canterbury, was A. Every other known
source stated his name to have been Oliver Perry Canterbury.

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CHAPTER I

Illinois, according to the records of the Antioch Christian Church. He died on September 8, 1844. Both
children were buried in the Hornback Cemetery.

Their last child, Juliann Canterbury, married Augustus J. Bronson. Juliann was born March 7,
1835 in Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon County, Illinois. Her husband was born on May 31, 1832 in
New York state. The couple was located in the June 1, 1880 Census in township 18, range 4 west,
Menard County, Illinois, at which time they had no children. Nothing else is known of this family.

The remaining children of Asa and Margaret Hornback Canterbury will be discussed in turn,
each in his own chapter.

Notes and References

^ History of Sangamon County, Illinois, Int. Pub. Co., Chicago, IL: 1881, in custody of Family
History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT, pp. 902-3: The
Reverend R. D. Miller, Past and Present of Menard County, Illinois, Clarke, Chicago, IL, 1905,
977.3555/H2m, in custody of Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St.,
Salt Lake City, UT, 343; J. C. Powell, History of the Early _Setllers of Sangamon Co., Illinois,
Edwin Wilson Co., Springfield, IL, 1876, 977.356/H@/POW, in custody of Carlsbad City Library,
Carlsbad, CA, 177-8; Antioch Christian Church of Cantrall, Rlinois, Springfield, IL, 1984,
977.356/C3/K2g; Portrait and Biographical Album ofDes Moines County, Iowa, Acme. Chicago.
IL, 1888, 977.71/I46Po, in custody of Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT. 35 NW
Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT, 228; Mrs. WiUiam Breckenridge Ardery, Kentucky Court and
Other Records, Volume IL

^ Cemeteries of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon Co., IL, Gen. Soc., 1994, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 21.

^ Will dated October 29, 1851; will proved November 10, 1856.

^ Sangamon; Miller; Powell; Antioch.

5 Miller.

® Antioch, p. 221.

The History of Henry County, Iowa, West. Hist. Co., Chicago, IL, 1879. 977.71/H525Hi:
Canterbury Trails, Volume 2, Issue 1, 1984, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad. CA.

DESCENDANTS OF ISAAC T. CANTERBURY

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Chapter II

DESCENDANTS OF
ISAAC T. CANTERBURY

First Generation

1. Isaac T.^ Canterbury^, son of Asa F. Canterbury and Margaret "Peggy" Hornback. Born. 29
Nov 1810, in Montgomery Co., KY^. Died, 21 Apr 1848, in Des Moines Co., lA^. Buried in Old
Middletown Cem., Flint River Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 1836, in Danville Twp., Des Moines
Co., lA. Census: 1840, in Des Moines Co., lA; p. 163. Occupation: farmer.

Isaac married Elizabeth "Betsy" Morgan, daughter of William Morgan and Sarah Vance, 22
Jul 1830, in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL^. Born, 7 May 1814, in Fayette Co., IN, near Alpine^. Died.
24 Dec 1902, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA®. Buried in Norwood Cem., Otter Creek Twp.. Lucas
Co., lA^. Census: 9 Oct 1850, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 423. Census: 1860, in Oskaloosa,
Mahaska Co., lA; p. 118. Census: 3 Jun 1870. in Pleasant Grove Twp., Des Moines Co.. lA: p. 523.
Census: 21 Jul 1880, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED57 SH20^. Occupation: midwife.

Isaac T. Canterbury was the eldest son of Asa Canterbury and Peggy Hornback. He was born in
Montgomery County, Kentucky, but his family moved to Sangamon County, Illinois, when he was about
sixteen. It was there he met Elizabeth Morgan, the daughter of Judge William Morgan and Sarah
Vance Morgan. Isaac and Elizabeth were married July 22, 1830, Before the Black Hawk Purchase
opened in June of 1833, Isaac and Elizabeth, together with Elizabeth's father. Judge Morgan, and his
married children, came into the Flint Hills area, about three miles south of present Burbngton, Iowa.
They had hoped to build their cabins and fences and put in spring crops before the formal opening of
the territory: however. U. S. soldiers drove them off their land and back to the Illinois side of the
Miss^sippi River, destroying cabins and crops of many settlers. The Canterburys returned when the
territory opened and entered their claim. Isaac and his wife were the first residents of Union Township.

JlSk4Sti‘

The first court of the Des Moines County. Territory of Michigan, was held on April 13. 1835, with
Isaac's father-in-law acting as the presiding judge. On the third day of the court a petit jury was
impaneled. Isaac and his brothers-in-law, Alexander Hilleary and Lewis Watters, served on the jury.

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CHAPTER II

The Portrait and Biographical Album of Des Moines County, Iowa, pages 228-229. provided us
with the following biographical sketch:

Isaac Canterbury, the father of our subject, was reared upon a farm in Sangamon County. HI.,
where he grew to manhood, was united in marriage with Elizabeth Morgan, and there rented land until
1834, when he emigrated to Des Moines County, entering a claim three miles south of the present city of
Burlington, then known as Flint Hills. In 1837 he sold that farm and removed to Danville Township
settling near Middletown, where he entered land and developed a farm. He added to his possessions until
he had 400 acres of fine land, upon which he was residing at the time of his death, which occurred April
21. 1848, at the age of thirty-eight years. ...Mr. Canterbuxy was a devoted member of the Christian
Church, to which organization his wife also belonged. A public-spirited man, he always took an active
interest in the affairs of the community, was a leader in his neighborhood, and aided largely in all public
enterprises. PoKtically, he was a Whig.

Two legal transactions have been located: a deed dated October 16, 1846, to Isaac Canterbury
from Jeremiah Driggs, transferred a tract in Washington County, Iowa, in the E 1/2 of NE 1/4 of section
22 and the E 1/2 of NE 1/4 of section 25, township 74N, range 7W. and a second deed dated April 3.
1848, in which Isaac signed a note "for value received" promising to pay Samuel Elliott one hundred
forty-four dollars with 10% interest per annum. The grantor of the latter deed. Samuel Elliott, was a
resident of Danville Township and was the grandfather of Matilda Welch who married Isaac’s son,
John, some years after Isaac’s death.

Isaac’s widow, Elizabeth, and his brother, Carlisle Harrison Canterbury, were named
administrators of his estate. The debts of the estate totaled $1,077.44. Among those owed money were:
his brother, Carlisle: Jonathan Morgan, who was the guardian of Sarah Isabella Morgan: Trevian H.
Teas: James Watters: Samuel EUiott; and Isaac's future sons-in-law, William Woodard, and O. C.
Wightman. Carlisle Harrison Canterbury and J. H. Scott were named guardians of the six minor
children, but in 1850 Calvin J. Jackson was appointed guardian of John Canterbury.

Isaac's personal property was appraised on May 24, 1848, and sold the following day raising
$916.69. Purchasers included: C. H. (Carlisle Harrison) Canterbury. Elizabeth Canterbury, William
Morgan, Wilham Martin, William and James Crawford, and Jonathan Morgan. Items sold included the
following livestock: six pairs of steers, two spotted steers, seven sows and pigs, a Une backed cow and
calf, a black and white spotted cow and calf, a bay cow, five young cows, two old cows, two red cows,
twelve yearling calves, three two year-old calves, twenty-nine sheep and lambs, a five year old sorrel
mare, an eight year old sorrel mare, a nine year old gray mare, a three year old bay horse, a nine year
old black mare, six heifers, three steers, and nine stands of bees. Other items were: farm tools, forty-two
acres of Easter wheat, 1,000 bushels of corn, two wagons, saddle, bridle, and wagon harnesses.

Isaac owned the following real property at the time of his death:

80 acres in S20, T70, R3
78 acres in S19, T70, R3
90 acres in S24, T70, R4
90 acres in S24, T70, R4
23 acres in S23, T70, R4

Isaac was buried in the Old Middletown Cemetery where his wife's parents were later buried.
An obituary appeared in the Burlington HAWK EYE on April 27. 1848. as follows:

Died, eight miles west of Burling^ton at his residence, on the twenty-first day of April 1848.
ISAAC T. CANTERBERY; (from disease contracted in the South) a native of Kentucky. He moved from
that state in youth, to Illinois, where he resided until some fifteen years past, when he came to this state:
he was one of the pioneers of this county. He suffered beyond all description in his last Ulness. As a
husband and father, he had but few equals: a life wholly devoted to his family appeared to be his only
desire: their future welfare appeared to be on his mind during all of his sickness. As a neighbor, all will
irreparably feel his death to be a great loss to this vicinity. He has left a wife, six children, extensive
connexions and very many friends to mourn his sudden departure to the land of spirits. He died in the
thirty-eighth year of his age. Although he had scarcely passed the meridian of life he has been called from
us to meet the Lord, whom he had chosen to be his God.

Lewin’s Point, April the 22d. 1848.

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Two years later on the 8th of October, 1850, Ehzabeth Canterbury and her children were
recorded in the census as residents of Danville Township. Her eldest daughter and her son-in-law,
WiQiam Woodard, and her first grandchild, Elizabeth, were living with her.

By July 2, 1860, Ehzabeth was a resident of Oskaloosa Township in Mahaska County. Iowa,
where her mother and father were located in the 1850 census. Her son, John, and her youngest
daughter, Cynthia Ann, were still at home. Ehzabeth eventuaUy made her home with her daughter,
Maria Canterbury Conrad. On November 8, 1889, Ehzabeth Morgan Canterbury deposed in Norwood,
Lucas County, Iowa, on behalf of her sister, Emily Morgan (Mrs. Carlisle Harrison) Canterbury, the
latter applying for a dependent mother’s pension following the death of her husband whose son.
Wilham, had died in the Civil War. Ehzabeth was aged seventy-five at the time and could not write her
name. She died on Christmas Eve, 1902, in Otter Creek Township, Lucas County, Iowa, at the age of
eighty-eight, the cause of death being "old age." She was buried in the Norwood Cemetery in Otter
Creek Township, Row 3 S-N.

The children of Isaac T. and Ehzabeth Morgan Canterbury were::

2

3

4

5

6
7

i. Mathda^ Canterbury,
h. Carlisle C. Canterbury,
hi. Margaret Canterbury,
iv. Maria Canterbury.

V. John Canterbury,
vi. Cynthia Ann Canterbury.

Second Generation

2. Matilda^ Canterbury (Isaac T.^). Born, 27 May 1831, in Sangamon Co., IN®. Died, 22 Dec
1914, in Decatur, Decatur Co., lA^®. Buried: 24 Dec 1914, in Decatur, Decatur Co.. lA. Census: 9 Oct
1850, in Danvhle Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 423. Census: 12 Jun 1870, in Decatur Twp., Decatur
Co., lA; p. 251. Census: 21 Jul 1880, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED57 SH20. Census: 20 June
1900, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED42 SHIO. Census: 2 May 1910, in Decatur Twp., Decatur
Co., lA; ED46 SH2. Occupation: knitter.

Matilda married Whham Warren Woodard^h 10 Aug 1848, in Middletown, Des Moines Co.,
IA^2. Born, Feb 1826, in New York. Died, 5 Jun 1914, in Decatur Co., lA^^. Census: 9 Oct 1850, in
Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA: p. 423. Census: 12 Jun 1870, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA: p.
251. Census: 20 Jun 1900, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED42 SHIO. Census: 2 May 1910, in
Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED46 SH2.‘ Occupation: attorney, farmer.

Marion Woodard was named administrator of his father's estate to succeed J, P. Maxwell who
resigned as administrator on April 20, 1920. The estate was probated on February 19, 1915, but final
settlement was not made until after February 26, 1927. due to a pending court case for the purpose of
obtaining damages from J. Wesley Chew. On October 26. 1920, A. E. Woodard, requested that the court
"compel Marion Woodard to file a report of his doings and to make distribution of the funds now on
hand. "

The estate was to be divided into nine shares when settled. No will or final estate settlement
can be located in Decatur County.

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The children of Marion and Matilda Canterbury Woodard were:

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

i. Elizabeth^ Woodard. Born, circa 1849, in Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 9 Oct
1850, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA.

ii. Augustus C. Woodard.

iii. Marion Francis Woodard.

iv. Charles "Charley" Woodard.

V. Willis C. Woodard.

vi. Madge "Fannie" B. Woodard.

vii. John B. Woodard.

viii. Clara Woodard. Born, circa 1867, in Decatur Co., lA^^. Census: 12 Jun 1870. in
Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; p. 251. Census: 21 Jul 1880, in Decatur Twp.,
Decatur Co., lA; ED57 SH20. She married N. P. Ferrell, 20 Apr 1892, in Decatur
Co., lA^^. Marriage license, 19 Apr 1892^®.

ix. Burt E. Woodard.

X. Albert E. Woodard,

xi. infant Woodard.

3. Carlisle C.^ Canterbury (Isaac T.^). Born, 7 Dec 1832, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.,
IL^'^. Died. 25 Aug 1902, in New London, Henry Co., lA^^. Buried: 27 Aug 1902, in Burge Cemetery.
Henry Co., lA. Census: 9 Oct 1850, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 423. Census:12 Jul 1860,
in Black Oak Twp., Mahaska Co., lA; p. 23. Census: 3 Jun 1870, in Pleasant Grove Twp., Des Moines
Co., lA; p. 523. Census; 1900, in New London Twp., Henry Co., lA; ED35. Occupation; farmer.

Carlisle married^^ first, Ann Ramsey, daughter of Michael W. and Asenath 0. Ramsey. 5
May 1853, in Des Moines Co., lA^®. Born, circa 1833, in Ohio^*^. Died, 7 Feb 1884. in Middletown,
Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA^^. Buried in Ramsey Cem., Pleasant Grove Twp.. Des Moines Co, lA.
Census; 12 Jul 1860, in Black Oak Twp., Mahaska Co., lA; p. 28. Census: 3 Jun 1870, in Pleasant
Grove Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 628.

Carlisle married, second, Abigail "Abbie" Tabitha Fuller^^, daughter of Joseph C. Fuller and
Lucy Lydia Bangs. 14 Jun 1886, in New London, Henry Co., lA^^. Born, Oct 1868, in lowa^^, Birth(2);
1867^®. Died, 1943, in lowa^^. Burial in Burge Cemetery, Henry Co., lA. Census; 1900, in New London
Twp., Henry Co., lA; ED35. Resided; 1 Apr 1915, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA.

Carlisle Canterbury enlisted on August 26. 1862, to serve in the Civil War. He was wounded on
August 27, 1863, at Bayou Metoe, Arkansas. He re-enlisted on January 5, 1864, and was mustered out
of service in Austin, Texas, on February 15, 1866.

The Portrait and Biographical Album of Des Moines County, Iowa, pages 228-229, provided us
with the following biographical sketch of Carlisle Canterbury;

Carlisle Canterbury resides on section 29, Pleasant Grove Township. When Des moines County
formed part of the Territory of Michigan, when its now beautiful homes were vast prairies, when its
inhabitants consisted of but a few white people and a large number of Indians. Mr. Canterbury became a
resident. In July. 1834, with his parents, he crossed the river and landed in Des Moines County. He is a
native of Sangamon County, 111., born Dec. 7, 1832....

Our subject was reared on a farm in this county and received such education as could be obtained
in the pioneer school-house. At the age of twenty he was united with Ann Ramsey, the ceremony being
performed on the 5th of May, 1853. Mrs. Canterbury was a native of Ohio and is a daughter of Mchael
Ramsey, a pioneer settler of Des Moines County. The young couple began their domestic life upon a
rented farm, where they remained until 1856, and then removed to Mahaska County, Iowa, where Mr.
Canterbury purchased a farm on which they made their home until 1862. On the 28th of August of that
year he enlisted in his country's service, becoming a member of Company E. Ist Iowa Cavalry, and
serving as a private until March 12, 1866, when he received his discharge. He participated m all the

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battles of bis regiment, and at Little Rock. Ark., was wounded by a gun-sbot in tbe left leg. wbicb
disabled bim for several months.

After bis return from tbe war in wbicb be bad fought so noble and well. Mr. Canterbury rented a
farm of 490 acres on section 29, Pleasant Grove Township, a part of wbicb is bis present borne. For three
years be continued to rent and then purchased 227 acres of tbe same farm^. As a farmer be is energetic
and systematic, and everything about bis land denotes thrift and industry. Mr. Canterbury was honored
by bis fellow-citizens by tbe office of Marshal of New London, wbicb be held for a term of three years. He
was a competent and faithful officer, and during bis service captured tbe noted borse-tbief D. C. Horton.
He also made tbe arrest of a burglar, who was concealed in a cellar and was tbe means of sending bim to
tbe penitentiary.

Socially, Mr. Canterbury is a member of tbe I.O.O.F., and politically, be is a stalwart Republican,
firmly believing in tbe principles of that party. For fifty-four years be has been a resident of Des Moines
County, during which time be has gained the entire confidence of tbe people.

On January 27, 1900, C. Canterbury purchased from the Henry County Land Company lot
twelve in the second addition to the town of New London for the purchase price of $100.00.

The following obituary was published on August 25, 1902, by the Mt. Pleasant DAILY NEWS:

ANOTHER NEW LONDON DEATH

Carlyle Canterbury, Aged Pioneer Died
Stmday Night in His Seventieth Year

New London, Aug. 25. - Carlyle Canterbury passed away last night at bis home in New London.
Mr. Canterbury bad been in declining health for a year or more, but only for a few weeks bad he been
confined to tbe bouse. He was bom in Sangamon county, HI., seventy years ago. tbe coming December.
His parents removed to Iowa when be was an infant and except for a few years in Mahaska county, bis
life has been spent in Des Moines and Henry counties. He was one of Des Moines county's oldest settlers.
He was at one time possessed of considerable property but reverses of fortune left bim in bis old age a
poor man. Mr. Canterbury was twice married. By his first wife who died about seventeen years ago. be is
survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mary Van Syoc, now living in Oklahoma. About sixteen years ago be was
united in marriage to Miss Abbie Fuller who with several children, survives bim.

Tbe deceased was a member of Charity lodge I. O. 0. F., and was a civil war veteran. The funeral
will be conducted by this order at the M. P. church Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock.

The New London JOURNAL CENTENNIAL published the following obituary:

Canterbury

Carlisle Canterbury (1832-1902) was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, the son of Isaac and
Ehzabetb Morgan Canterbury, and came with bis parents to Des Moines County in 1834 (perhaps 1833).
His grandfather William Morgan, was one of tbe earliest settlers in Burlington, later a judge. Both Isaac
Canterbury and Colonel William Morgan were listed in tbe 1879 History of Henry County (page 362) as
building on tbe present site of Burlington in February 1833. and being driven out by United States
Soldiers because tbe land still belonged to tbe Indians. The 1888 Des Moines County Biographical Album
listed (page 720) Isaac Canterbury as tbe first settler of Union Township. Des Moines County, in 1833.

In 1853. Carlisle Canterbury married Ann Ramsey, daughter of Michael Ramsey, who bad built
bis cabin three miles east of New London in the 1830's. At the time the 1888 Biographical Album of Des
Moines County was published. Ann Ramsey Canterbury had died and Carlisle and bis second wife. Abbie
T. Fuller, daughter of New London early settler, Joseph Fuller, were living on the farm in Pleasant Grove
Township wdtb their infant son Amos. Mary, who was Carlisle and Ann's daughter, was then Mrs. Finley
Van Syoc. Estis Canterbury (1893-1959) was bora at New London.

Carlisle Canterbury served in tbe Civil War and was wounded, and served for three years as New
London's marshal thus: "He was a competent and faithful officer, and during bis service captured tbe
noted borse-tbief D. C. Horton. He also made tbe arrest of a burglar, who was concealed in a cellar, and
was tbe means of sending bim to tbe penitentiary."

- The property was located in sections 20, 21, 28, and 29.

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The chadren of Carlisle C. and Ann Ramsey Canterbury were:

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i. Asenath^ Canterbury. Born, circa 1854. in Des Moines Co.. lA^^. Died, circa
1859, in Black Oak Twp., Mahaska Co,, lA'h

ii. Mary Maria Canterbury.

The chddren of Carlisle C. and Abigad Tabitha Fuller Canterbury were:

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Amos W. Canterbury. Born, Jan 1887, in Iowa. Census: 1900, in New London
Twp., Henry Co., lA; ED35. He married Ida M. Day, 26 Nov 1906, in Henry Co,.
IA2®.

Lucy Lorena Fuller Canterbury. Born, May 1889, in New London Twp., Henry
Co., lA. Died, 1912. Buried in Burge Cemetery, Henry Co., lA. Census: 1900. in
New London Twp., Henry Co., lA; ED35. She married Charles Johnson, 11 Jan
1912, in Henry Co., lA^^.

Estis Carlisle Canterbury. Born, 2 Feb 1893, in New London Twp., Henry Co..
IA2®. Died, 17 Dec 1959, in Veterans Hospital, Iowa City, Johnson Co., lA^^.
Buried: 19 Dec 1919, in Burge Cemetery, New London Twp., Henry Co.. lA.
Census: 1900, in New London Twp., Henry Co., lA; ED35. Mditary service in
World War I.

The following death notice for Estis C. Canterbury appeared in the New
London newspaper dated December 17, 1959:

Services will be held at 1 pm Saturday in the Elhot Chapel, New London, for
Estis 0. Canterbury, 66, New London, who died at 8 am Thursday in Veterans
hospital, Iowa City. Burial wiU be in Burge Cemetery. Graveside military rites wiU be
conducted by the New London V.F.W. post.

LeRoy John "Roy" Canterbury.

Abbie Bhzabeth Canterbury. Born, 25 Sep 1900, in New London. Henry Co..
IA^°. Died, 11 May 1935. Buried in Burge Cemetery. Henry Co., lA. She married,
first, Mr. Finsterbushe. She married, second, Mr. Dirth.

4. Margaret^ Canterbury (Isaac T.l)l^. Born, 9 Mar 1836, in Middletown, Danville Twp., Des
Moines Co., lA. Census: 10 Jul 1860. in Black Oak Twp., Mahaska Co., lA; p. 28. Resided: 1888. in
Marion Co., lA. Census: 27 Jun 1900, in Osceola City, Clarke Co.. lA; ED36 SH26.

Margaret married^^ Henry Newton Jackson^^, 23 Sep 1852, in Des Moines Co., lA. Born. 25
Nov 1831, in Union Co., IN^L Died, 12 May 1867, in Mahaska Co., lA^L Buried in Brine Cem.,
Garfield Twp., Mahaska Co., lA. Census: 10 Jul 1860, in Black Oak Twp., Mahaska Co., lA: p. 28.
Occupation: farmer.

The children of Henry and Margaret Canterbury Jackson were:

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i.

Talinda A.^ Jackson.

19

ii.

Mary E. Jackson.

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iii.

John F. Jackson.

IV.

Lucinda J. Jackson. Born. Jun 1860. Census: 10 Jul 1860, in Black Oak Twp.,
Mahaska Co.. lA: p. 28. She married C. L. Hays, 11 Sep 1883. in Marion Co,.

V.

Mae Jackson. Born. Sep 1861, in Mahaska Co., lA. Died, 18 Sep 1861, in
Mahaska Co., lA^^. Buried in Brine Cem.. Garfield Twp., Mahaska Co., lA.

vi.

Emma J. Jackson. Born. 1862, in Mahaska Co., lA^^. Died. 18 Sep 1863. in
Mahaska Co., lA^k Buried in Brine Cem., Garfield Twp., Mahaska Co.. lA.

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vii. Anne Eliza Jackson. Born, 6 Apr 1865, in Mahaska Co., lA^h Died, 2 Sep 1867,
in Mahaska Co., lA®'. Buried in Prine Cetn., Garfield Twp., Mahaska Co., lA.

5. Maria^ Canterbury (Isaac T.l)ll. Born, 30 Nov 1839, in Middletown, Danville Twp., Des
Moines Co., lA^^. Died, 1924, in Norwood, Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA^®. Buried in Norwood Cem.,
Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA^®. Census; 9 Oct 1850, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA: p. 423.
Census; 16 Aug 1870, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; p. 599. Census: 1880, in Otter Creek Twp.,
Lucas Co., lA. Census: 22 Apr 1910, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; ED84 SH2B. Census: 21 Jan
1920, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA;

Maria married^^ Ransom Bartlett Conrad^'^, 4 Mar 1857, in Des Moines Co., lA. Born, 9 Jan
1833, in Oswego, Oswego Co., NY^^. Died, 1925, in Norwood. Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co.. lA. Buried
in Norwood Cem., Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA^®. Census: 16 Aug 1870, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas
Co., lA: p. 599. Census: 1880, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lACensus: 22 Apr 1910, in Otter Creek
Twp., Lucas Co., lA; ED84 SH2B. Census; 21 Jan 1920, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; ED91 SH6.
Occupation: farmer.

Maria Canterbury Conrad was present on November 8, 1889, when her mother. Elizabeth
Morgan Canterbury, made an affidavit on behalf of Emily Morgan Canterbury, her sister.

The children of Ransom and Maria Canterbury Conrad were:

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i. Catherine^ Conrad^®. Born. 13 Aug 1859, in Des Moines Co., IA^°. Died. 18 Oct
186040.

ii. John "Fitch" Conrad^®. Born, 10 May 1860, in Mahaska Co., lA'^^. Died, after
1913, in Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 16 Aug 1870, in Otter Creek Twp.. Lucas
Co., lA; p. 598B. Census: 1880, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA. Occupation:
author, attorney.

Fitch Conrad authored Iowa magazine articles titled, My Views.

iii. Sarah "Emma" Conrad^®. Born, 10 Dec 1862, in Des Moines Co., 1A‘^^. Died. 7
May 1915^®. Buried in Norwood Cem., Otter Creek Twp.. Lucas Co.. lA. Census:
16 Aug 1870, in Otter Creek Twp.. Lucas Co., lA; p. 598B. Resided: 1913. in
Seibert, Kit Carson Co., CO. She married, first, Thomas Alfree^^, 8 Aug 1884, in
Lucas Co., lA She married, second, Joseph F. Gray.

iv. Fred C. Conrad.

6. John^ Canterbury (Isaac T.^)l'^. Born, 17 May 1842, in Middletown, Danville Twp.. Des
Moines Co., lA'*^. Died, 19 Dec 1908, in Chehahs, Lewis Co., WA'^^. Buried in Claquato Cem., 102
Water St., Chehalis, WA**^. Census: 9 Oct 1850, in Danville, Flint River Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p.
423. Census: 2 Jul 1860, in Oskaloosa Twp., Mahaska Co., lA; p. 118, with his mother. And again in
the Census: 12 Jul 1860, Black Oak Twp., Mahaska Co., lA: p. 23. with his brother. Census: 16 Aug
1870, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; p. 598B45. Census: 21 Jul 1880. in Decatur Twp.. Decatur
Co., lA; ED57 SH22^®, Census: 16 Jun 1900. in Madison Twp.. Jasper Co., MO: ED55 SHli'^T
Occupation; farmer, butcher.

John married Matilda Caroline "Tillie" Welch, daughter of John Dyer Welch and Mary
Elizabeth Elliott, 9 Jan 1866, in Mt. Pleasant, Henry Co., lA^®. Marriage license, 9 Jan 1866. Born. 5
Feb 1844, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA^^. Died. 4 Apr 1923. in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA^^. Buried
in Claquato Cem., 102 Water St., Chehalis, WA®°. Census: 16 Jun 1900, in Madison Twp., Jasper Co..
MO: ED55 SHll. Census: 22 Apr 1910, at 539 New York Ave.. Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA; ED133 SH9®^.
Census: Jan 1920. at 3564 Gunnison, Tacoma. Pierce Co., WA: ED345 SHO®^.

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John Canterbury and Matilda Welch

John Canterbury was the son of Isaac T. and EHzabeth Morgan Canterbury. He was born on
May 11 17 or 27 of 1842, near Middletown. DanviUe Township, Des Moines County, Iowa. His death
certificate gave his birth date as May 27. 1843. It also said he died aged 67 years, 7 months. 8 days,
which would place his birth date as May 11th. Claquato Cemetery Association has his birth date as May

17, 1842. , , , , , .

John's father, Isaac, died in 1848 when he was aged five. Calvin J. Jackson was named his_
guardian. John began plowing at the tender age of six. By the age of thirteen he was taking the place, of
a full hand in the harvest. John graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1858. On July 2, 1860,
John was working as a farm laborer for his mother in Oskaloosa Township of Mahaska County. Iowa,
but ten days later on July 12 1860, he was with his older brother. Carlisle Canterbury, aged twenty-
seven, and his wife, Ann, aged twenty -five, and their daughter, Mary M., m Black Hole Township ol
Mahaska County. He was listed as a student of mathematics. In 1861 he was attending law school in

Keokuk, Keokuk County, Iowa. , ^ ,

When the Civil War began and Abraham Lincoln called for volunteers. John enlisted at
Davenport. Iowa, on August 25, 1861. as a private in Company K, the 2nd Regiment of the Iowa
Cavalry and served until his discharge on October 3, 1864. He appeared on the roll call of his regiment

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on January 20. 1862, and was admitted to the Regimental Hospital in Hamburg, Tennessee, with
dysentery. He returned to active duty in October of 1862. but the following year on September 24th he
was admitted again to the General Hospital at Hamburg with chronic diarrhea. Two days later he was
returned to duty. On the 9th of October he returned to the hospital with complaints of constipation and
returned to duty on the 17th of the month. On the 5th of November, 1863, he again was in the hospital
with a prolapsed rectum. Two days later he was returned to duty. In between hospital visits it seems
likely he saw action in Tennessee at the Battle of Shiloh on April 6th and 7th in 1862, and on November
25, 1863, at Missionary Ridge.

John told his son, Arthur, that the worst battle was the Battle of the Wilderness. Service
records indicated John was absent on detached service in May and June of 1864. This was the period of
time in which Grant’s army of 100,000 moved through the wilderness of Spotsylvania crossing the
Rappahannock River near Fredericksburg to encounter General Lee. On May 5th and 6th the armies
grappled in dense thickets. By May 12th Grant's army had losses of 26,000 killed and wounded. At the
Spotsylvania Courthouse another 12,000 losses occurred. General Grant then cr<»sed the James River
and attacked the defenses of Petersburg from the south, holding siege to Petersburg through the winter
of 1864, and causing Richmond to be abandoned which led to the surrender of Lee on April 9, 1865.
Although John was mustered out of service in Davenport, Iowa, on October 3, 1864, his service
contributed to the eventual defeat of Lee in the south.

After the war John married Matilda Caroline Welch. They were married by a Methodist
minister, Jesse Craig, in a double ceremony with Matilda's brother. Samuel E. Welch and Mary Cline,
on January 9, 1866. The ceremony was performed at Mt. Pleasant, Henry County. Iowa. Before her
marriage Matilda Welch had kept a diary during the Civil War years. In it were poems and signatures
of her own family members, aunts, cousins, and friends. Those relatives who could be identified as
signatories in the diary have their signatures recorded in this volume. The diary was passed to
Matilda’s daughter, Jessie Canterbury Miesen, and in turn to Jessie’s daughter, Thelma Miesen Clarke,
and finally to Thelma’s daughter, Carol Clarke Lewis.

One prophetic poem from the album has been quoted below:

To Miss Matilda

An hundred years from now.

Where, will this Album be.

Whose hand will turn those pages
And think of her who owns it now
But then will be, no more
Who in. the quite hush of eve
Will to that, lonely spot repair
And Shed A Solitary tear upon her grave
It may be then love, meet when it shall
The full fruition of Redeeminglove.

June 17. 1861
Van Dyk
Iowa

Your Friend. Martha

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Matilda Welch Canterbury, Maggie

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The newlyweds made their home in Otter Creek, Lucas County, Iowa, where John taught in the
first district school located on a corner of his own farm. By the time of the census of August 16, 1870,
the Canterburys had three children: Marquis, Albert, and Mary.

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After the sale of their ninety acre farm to John's brother-in-law, Frederick Leehart. who Uved
across the road. John opened a butcher shop in Hamburg. This business failed due to poor credit risks
some time before the 1880 census. By then John and Matilda had removed to Decatur Township.
Decatur County, Iowa.

By 1889 the Canterburys were residents of Fremont County, Iowa, but in 1890 moved to
Madison Township, Jasper County, Missouri. In 1893 their
daughter, Jessie, married Joseph John Miesen, and settled in
neighboring Barton County. That same year the Canterbury's son.
Mark, died of typhoid fever, as did Bert the following year. The
parents had the disease but recovered.

In 1898 sons, Arthur and Guy, moved to Washington state
where they both taught school in Lewis County. They wrote home
telling of the nice climate in Washington. On June 16, 1900, John
and Matilda were listed in the census of Jasper County, Missouri,
with five of their youngest children. Two neighbors in that census
were daughter, Mary E., who had married Luther Mulford, and the
A. C. Carson family, with sons, Frank, aged twenty-nine, who
married Fay Canterbury six months later on January 21. 1901. and
Carter, aged twenty, who married Maggie Canterbury on March
21, 1901. Maggie returned from Chehalis, Washington, for this
marriage. Her residence was given as Chehahs on her Jasper
County marriage hcense.

Matilda and John had eleven children, as is known from the 1910 census, eight of whom were
surviving at that time. The names of only ten of the children are known.

In January of 1901 the Canterbury, Mulford, Carson, and Miesen families moved to Chehalis,
Lewis County, Washington. The trip was made by rad. The Canterbury family settled on the "Ludwig
place", west of Chehalis, where John raised produce to be peddled in town helped by his grandsons,
Lloyd and Hubert. John assisted in financing his son, Guy's, dental school education. Guy set up
practice in Aberdeen, Washington. Son, Arthur, became Superintendent of Schools in LewLs County.
Son, Ray, became proprietor of an oyster farm in Quilcene, Washington.

A stroke caused John, then aged sixty-four, to apply for a Civil War pension on March 22, 1906.
The pension papers described him as 5' 9 1/2" tall, with dark complexion, brown/gray hair, and blue
eyes. He stated his birth date as May 17, 1842, which was at variance with his death record which gave
his birth date as the 27th of May. As this death record was rife with error, we accept the 1 7th of May as
his true birth date. The latter date was also the birth date on his memorial stone. In his pension papers
John gave his occupation as farmer. At the time of this apphcation he was suffering from chronic
rheumatism, chronic diarrhea, pdes, kidney trouble, and senile debility. On the 8th of March in the
following year a second apphcation was made. John's death probably occurred on December 19, 1908, in
Chehalis. The cause of death was senile dementia. His death certificate and the drop order issued by
the Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions, certificate #386149, gave his death date as
December 19. 1909. Also the apphcation of his widow for a widow's pension stated his death date as
December 19. 1909. He was buried in the Odd Fellows section of the Claquato Cemetery in Chehahs.
and its records said he died on December 19. 1908.

Following John's death his widow, Matilda, applied for her own Civil War widow’s pension. She
listed the birth dates of the eight hving children, but the years of their birth were all at variance with
other records. Possibly she had assistance in making out these forms from one of the other family
members, and that is why they were in error. In the 1910 census Matdda was hving with her son. Ray.
She died at 5 p.m. on April 4, 1923, of a cerebral hemorrhage with softening, a secondary cause of death

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being influenza and encephalitis. She had been living the past five years with her daughter. Maggie
Carson, at 3564 South Gunnison, Tacoma, Washington. Matilda was aged seventy-nine years and two
months at the time of her death. She was buried beside her husband in Chehalis.

The children of John and Matilda Welch Canterbury were:

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i. John Marquis "Mark"® Canterbury. Born, 8 Nov 1866, in Otter Creek Twp..
Lucas Co., lA. Died, 9 Oct 1893, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA. Census; 16
Aug 1870, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; p. 598B. Census: 1 Jul 1880. in
Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED67 SH22. Occupation: farmer.

John Marquis Canterbury died of scarlet fever.

ii. Albert "Bert" M. Canterbury. Born, 1868, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co.. lA.
Died, Sep 1894, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA. Census: 16 Aug 1870. in
Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; p. 598B. Census: 21 Jul 1880, in Decatur Twp..
Decatur Co., lA; ED57 SH22®®. Occupation: farmer.

Albert Canterbury died of scarlet fever.

iii. Mary E. "Mamie" Canterbury.

iv. Arthur Carlisle Canterbury.

V. Marie "Jessie" Canterbury.

vi. Guy Canterbury.

vii. Fay Canterbury. Born, 7 Feb 1877, in Lucas. Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co..
Birth(2): 22 Feb 1879®®. Died, Nov 1935. in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA®^. Census:
21 Jul 1880. in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED57 SH22. Census: 16 Jun 1900,
in Madison Twp., Jasper Co., MO; ED55 SHll. Census: Jun 1900. at 417 W.
Central St., Carthage, Jasper, MO; ED59 SHIO®®. Fay married, first, Mr. Myers.
She married, second, Frank Carson, 21 Jan 1901, in Carthage, Jasper Co.. MO.

viii. Daisy M. Canterbury.

ix. Margaret May "Maggie" Canterbury.

X. Raymond E. Canterbury.

xi. infant Canterbury. Died, before 1893, in childhood.

Jessie and Fay Canterbury

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7. Cynthia Ann^ Canterbury (Isaac Born, 1847, in Middletown. Danville Twp.. Des

Moines Co., lA^®. Died, 5 Apr 1943, in Norwood, Lucas Co., lA^®. Buried in Norwood Cem., Otter Creek
Twp., Lucas Co., lA^^. Census: 1860, in Middletown. Danville Twp., Des Moines Co.. lA^®. Census: 22
Apr 1910, in Otter Creek, Twp.. Lucas Co., lA: ED 84 SH2B. Census; 19 Jan 1920, in Otter Creek
Twp., Lucas Co., lA; ED91 SHIA.

Cynthia married^^ Frederick Leehart®°. Born, 1842, in Mecklenberg, Germany. Died in Otter
Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA. Buried in Norwood Cem., Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co.. lA®^. Census: 22
Apr 1910, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; ED84 SH2B. Census: 19 Jan 1920, in Otter Creek Twp.,
Lucas Co., lA; ED91 SHIA. Occupation: rancher, druggist.

Frederick Leehart and his wife, Cynthia Canterbury, were a pioneer family of Lucas County.
Iowa. They owned five hundred improved and equipped acres in Jackson Township, raising Hereford
cattle, grain, and corn crops. Frederick purchased ninety acres from his brother-in-law, John
Canterbury, which Frederick's son, William, occupied before entering the drug business in Lucas.
During World War I Frederick purchased more and more land, mortgaging the old place to pay for it.
After the war land prices dropped, and he was threatened with the loss of everything.

The children of Frederick and Cynthia Canterbury Leehart were:

i. Carl R.2 Leehart®^. Born. 26 Jun 1867, in Jackson Twp., Lucas Co., lA^^. Died,
1939, in Lucas, Otter Creek Twp.. Lucas Co., lA®^. Buried in Norwood Cem., Otter
Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA®*^. Census: 22 Apr 1910, in Otter Creek Twp.. Lucas
Co., lA; ED84 SH2B. Census: 19 Jan 1920, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co.. lA:
ED91 SHIA. Occupation: stock breeder.

In 1897 Carl R. Leehart entered a drug business located in Lucas with his
brother, William. Carl also operated an extensive stock breeding business with his
father raising Hereford cattle at their farms in Otter Creek Township.

Carl was a witness at the marriage of Minnie A. Hughes and William E.
Leehart, his brother, on September 1, 1909.

Carl committed suicide when he and his father lost their property, which had
been mortaged to buy additional land when prices fell after World War I.

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Third Generation

8. Augustus C.^ Woodard (Matilda^, Isaac T.^). Born, circa 1854, in Decatur Co., lA®^. Census;
12 Jun 1870, in Decatur Twp.. Decatur Co., lA: p. 251. Census: 21 Jul 1880. in Decatur Twp., Decatur
Co.. lA; p. 22. Census: 22 Jun 1900, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co.. lA: ED42 SHU. Census: 12 May
1910. in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA: ED46 SH2B. Occupation: farmer.

Augustus married Abbie "Jane" Prettyman, daughter of William Prettyman and Elizabeth
Riper. 19 Aug 1886, in Decatur Co., lA®®. Marriage license. 18 Aug 1886, Decatur Co.. lA®"^. Born, Jul
1847, in Ohio^'^. Birth(2); circa 1852®®. Census; 22 Jun 1900, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co.. lA: ED42
SHll®®. Census: 12 May 1910, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co.. lA: ED46 SH2B™. Census; Jan 1920. in
Decatur Twp.. Decatur Co., lA: ED51 SH2’^k

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The children of Augustus C. and Abbie Jane Prettyman Woodard were:

i. Lovey Woodard. Born, Nov 1883, in Decatur Twp.. Decatur Co., lA. Census:
22 Jun 1900, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED42 SHll. Census: Jan 1920, in
Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED51 SH2.

ii. Robert W. Woodard. Born, 2 Nov 1884, in Decatur Co., lA'^^.

iii. Nil Woodard. Born, circa 1887, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA. Census: 12
May 1910, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED46 SH2B.

iv. Elizabeth P. Woodard. Born, 10 Feb 1888, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co.. lA'^^.
Census: 22 Jun 1900, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED42 SHll.

9. Marion Francis^ Woodard (Matilda^, Isaac T.^). Born, Nov 1855, in Leon Twp., Decatur Co.,
lA Census: 12 Jun 1870, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; p. 251. Census: 21 Jul 1880, in Decatur
Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED57 SH22. Census: 4 Jun 1900, in Leon Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED48 SH4.
Census: Jan 1920, at 230 Main St., Leon, Decatur Co., lA; ED59 SH9. Occupation: farmer.

Marion married Jessie Ann Ward, 24 Dec 1879, in Decatur Co.. lA. Marriage license. 23 Dec
1879'^^. Born, Nov 1859, in Indiana^®. Died, after 1940'^®. Census: 21 Jui 1880, in Decatur Twp.,
Decatur Co., lA; ED57 SH20. Census: 4 Jun 1900, in Leon Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED48 SH4. Census:
Jan 1920, at 230 Main St., Leon, Decatur Co., lA; ED59 SH9.

The children of Marion and Jessie Ward Woodard were:

i. Laura^ Woodard. Born, Sep 1880, in Leon Twp., Decatur Co., lA. Census: 4 Jun

1900, in Leon Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED48 She married Hoyle Gilreath.

ii. Marian Frances Woodard. Born, 11 Aug 1886. in Decatur Co., lA^®. Census; 4
Jun 1900, in Leon Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED48 SH4. She married Mr. White.

iii. Blanche M. Woodard. Born, Nov 1889, in Leon Twp., Decatur Co., lA. Census: 4
Jun 1900, in Leon Twp., Decatur Co., lA: ED48 SH4.

iv. Thomas H. Woodard. Born, circa 1905, in Leon Twp., Decatur Co., lA. Census:
Jan 1920, at 230 Main St., Leon, Decatur Co., lA; ED59 SH9.

10. Charles "Charley"^ Woodard (Matilda^, Isaac T.^). Born, circa 1859. in Decatur Co., lA^®.
Census; 12 Jun 1870, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; p. 251. Census: 21 Jui 1880, in Decatur Twp.,
Decatur Co., lA; ED57 SH20. Census: Jan 1920, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA: ED46 SH3.
Occupation: farmer.

Charles married Sarah Ann Henebrey, daughter of William Henebrey and Eliza Roll, 16 Oct
1887, in Decatur Co., lA. Marriage license. 13 Oct 1887. Died, before 1910.

The children of Charles and Sarah Henebrey Woodard were:

i. Adda‘S Woodard. Born, circa 1891. Census: 13 May 1910. in Decatur Twp..
Decatur Co., lA; ED46 SH3.

ii. Fred Woodard. Born, circa 1893. Census: 13 May 1910, in Decatur Twp.,
Decatur Co., lA; ED46 SH3.

11. Willis C.^ Woodard (Matilda^, Isaac T.^). Born, Nov 1860, in Decatur Co., lA. Census; 12 Jun
1870, in Decatur Twp.. Decatur Co.. lA: p. 251. Census: 21 Jul 1880, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co.. lA:
ED57 SH20. Census: 20 Jun 1900, in Decatur Twp.. Decatur Co., lA: ED42 SH10^°. Census: 12 May
1910, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED46 SH2B. Occupation; farmer.

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Willis Woodward had a son:

i. Thomas‘S Woodard. Born, circa 1905, in Decatur Twp.. Decatur Co.. lA. Census;
12 May 1910, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA: ED46 SH2B.

12. Madge "Fannie” B.^ Woodard (Matilda^, Isaac T.^). Born, Jan 1863, in lowa^^. Census: 12 Jun
1870, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; p. 251. Census: 21 Jul 1880, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co.. lA:
ED57 SH20. Census: 1900, at 3121 Ave. B, Council Bluffs, lA; ED148 SH20.

Fannie married John P. Maxwell, 7 Sep 1884, in Decatur Co., lA®^. Marriage license, 2 Sep
1884®®. Born, Jan 1861, in Wisconsin. Census: 1900, at 3121 Avenue B, Council Bluffs, lA; ED148
SH20.

The children of John P. and Fannie Woodard Maxwell were:

i. Henry H.'^ Maxwell. Born, Mar 1887, in Iowa. Census: 1900, at 3121 Ave. B.
Council Bluffs, lA; ED 148 SH20.

ii. Lucy Maxwell. Born, Apr 1889, in Iowa. Census: 1900, at 3121 Ave. B, Council
Bluffs, lA; ED148 SH20.

iii. Mary Maxwell. Born, May 1891. in Iowa. Census: 1900. at 3121 Ave. B. Council
Bluffs, lA; ED148 SH20.

13. John B.® Woodard (Matilda^, Isaac T.^). Born, Mar 1866, in Decatur Co., lA®^. Census: 12 Jun
1870, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; p. 251. Census: 21 Jul 1880, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA;
ED57 SH20. Census: 22 Jun 1900, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED42 SHIO. Census: 2 May
1910, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED46 SH2.

John's married Alpha Stanley, daughter of F. M. Stanley and Lydia (Zerme), 7 Jul 1892. in
New London, Henry Co., lA.®®. Born, Oct 1871, in Decatur City, Iowa. Census: 22 Jun 1900. in
Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED42 SHIO. Census: 2 May 1910, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co.. lA:
ED46 SH2®®.

The children of John and Alpha Woodard were:

i. Clifford H.'^ Woodard. Born. Jun 1899, in Decatur Twp.. Decatur Co.. lA. Census:
22 Jun 1900, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co.. lA; ED42 SHIO. Census: 2 May 1910,
in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA: ED46 SH2. Census: Jan 1920. in Decatur Twp..
Decatur Co.. lA: ED51 SH3. He married Madge, surname unknown, before
1920®^.

ii. infant Woodard. Born in Decatur Twp.. Decatur Co., lA. Died, before 1910. in
Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA®®.

14. Burt E.® Woodard (Matilda^, Isaac T.^). Born, Nov 1869. in Decatur Co., lA®^, Census: 12 Jun
1870, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; p. 251. Census: 21 Jul 1880, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co.. lA:
ED57 SH20. Census: 26 Jun 1900. in Center Twp.. Decatur Co., lA; ED41 SH14. Census: Jan 1920, at
79 First St., Leon. Decatur Co., lA: ED59 SH4.

Burt's married Ella "Meilie", surname unknown. Married, circa 1874®°. Born, Jun 1875. in
Iowa. Census; 26 Jun 1900, in Center Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED41 SH14. Census: Jan 1920, at 79
First Street. Leon, Decatur Co., lA: ED59 SH4®^.

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The children of Burt and Ella Woodard were:

i. two unknown"^ Woodard children. Born, after 1894. in Center Twp.. Decatur Co..
lA. Died in Center Twp., Decatur Co., lA^^.

ii. Harry N. Woodard. Born, Aug 1898, in Center Twp.. Decatur Co.. lA. Census: 26
Jun 1900, in Center Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED4i SH14.

iii. Ardis Woodard. Born, May 1900, in Center Twp., Decatur Co., lA. Census: 26
Jun 1900, in Center Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED41 SH14.

15. Albert E.^ Woodard (Matilda^, Isaac T.^). Born, Feb 1874. in Decatur Co., lA. Census: 21 Jul
1880, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED57 SH20. Census: 20 Jun 1900, in Decatur Twp.. Decatur
Co., lA; ED42 SHIO. Census: 4 May 1910, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED46 SH3®^. Census: Jan
1920, in Leon Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED59 SH15.

Albert's married Sarah L., surname unknown, circa lOOO®'^. Born, circa 1887. in Iowa. Census;
Jan 1920, in Leon Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED59 SH15.

Albert and Sarah Woodard had a son:

i. Frederick^ Woodard. Born, circa 1910, in Leon Twp., Decatur Co., lA. Census:
Jan 1920, in Leon Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED59 SH15.

16. Mary M.^ Canterbury (Carlisle C.^, Isaac T.^)^^. Born, Jul 1856, in Pleasant Grove Twp., Des
Moines Co., lA. Census: 12 Jul 1860. in Black Oak Twp., Mahaska Co., lA: p. 28. Census: 3 Jun 1870,
in Pleasant Grove Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 628. Census: 18 Jun 1900. in Hennessey Twp.,
Kingfisher Co., OK; ED 111 SH24A.

Mary married Finley A. Van Sayock/Syoc^^, son of Abraham Van Sayock and Mary Louisa.
Clemens, 27 Oct 1880, at home of bride. New London. Henry Co., lA^'^. Born. 4 Jan 1856, in
Pennsylvania. Census: 17 Jun 1870, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA: p. 453. Resided: 1888. in
Pleasant Grove Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 18 Jun 1900, in Hennessey Twp., Kingfisher Co..
OK; EDI 11 SH24A. Occupation: farmer.

The children of Finley and Mary Canterbury Van Sayock were:

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i. John R. M.^ Van Sayock.

ii. Ira Van Sayock. Born, Oct 1882. in Henry Co., lA. Census: 18 Jun 1900, in
Hennessey Twp., Kingfisher Co., OK: EDI 1 1 SH24A.

iii. Anna Van Sayock. Born, 8 Aug 1884, in Henry Co., lA. Census; 18 Jun 1900, m
Hennessey Twp.. Kingfisher Co., OK; EDI 11 SH24A.

iv. Ora Van Sayock. Born. 6 Aug 1886. in Henry Co., lA. Census: 18 Jun 1900. in
Hennessey Twp.. Kingfisher Co.. OK; EDI 1 1 SH24A.

V. Harry Van Sayock. Born. 27 Jan 1890. in Henry Co.. lA. Census: 18 Jun 1900.
in Hennessey Twp., Kingfisher Co., OK; EDI 1 1 SH24A.

vi. Ettie Van Sayock. Born. 19 Mar 1892. in Henry Co.. lA. Census; 18 Jun 1900, in
Hennessey Twp., Kingfisher Co., OK: EDI 1 1 SH24A.

vii. Nettie Van Sayock, Born. 19 Mar 1892, in Henry Co., lA. Census: 18 Jun 1900.
in Hennessey Twp.. Kingfisher Co., OK; EDI 1 1 SH24A.

viii. Myrtie Van Sayock. Born, Sep 1894, in Hennessey Twp., Kingfisher Co., OK.
Census: 18 Jun 1900. in Hennessey Twp., Kingfisher Co.. OK; EDI 1 1 SH24A.

ix. Gertie Van Sayock. Born, Sep 1894, in Hennessey Twp., Kingfisher (i)o., OK.
Census: 18 Jun 1900, in Hennessey Twp., Kingfisher Co.. OK; EDI 1 1 SH24A.

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X. Finley Van Sayock. Born. 22 Jun 1896. in Hennessey Twp., Kingfisher Co.. OK.
Census: 18 Jun 1900, in Hennessey Twp., Kingfisher Co., OK: ED 111 SH24A.

17. LeRoy John "Roy"^ Canterbury (Carlisle C.^, Isaac T.^). Born, 20 Dec 1896, in New London
Twp., Henry Co., lA®^. Died, 10 Dec 1942, in Burlington Hospital, Des Moines Co.. lA^®. Buried in
Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moin^ Co., lA. Census: 1900, in New London Twp., Henry Co.. lA;
ED35. Census: 1920, at 914 S. 5th St., Burlington, lA; EDM SHIO. Occupation: Laboratory of the Iowa
Ordinance Plant.

Roy married Grace Emma Lutz, daughter of William Frederick Lutz and Emily Durr, 14 Aug
1918®'^. Born, 8 Oct 1899, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA®®. Died, 26 Dec 1980, in Burlington. Des
Moines Co., lA^®. Buried; 29 Dec 1980, in Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA®^. Census:
Jan 1920, at 914 S. 5th St. BurHngton, lA; EDM SHIO.

The following was the obituary of LeRoy John Canterbury:

L. J. Canterbury, lOP Employee Dies

LeRoy John Canterbury, 45, 514 Louisa street, employee of Day and Zimmerman Inc. at the Iowa
Ordinance Plant, died at 2:20 am today in Burlington hospital following a brief illness due to heai-t
trouble. He had worked until Nov. 26. He was born in New London December 20. 1896. and resided in
Burlington most of his life. He married Grace Emma Lutz in Burlington. Aug. 7. 1918.

Surviving are his widow; his mother, Mrs. Abbie Hughes, Burlington: 4 daughters. Mrs. Clifford
Nolte of Burlington, Marcella, Delores, and Virginia at home; 2 sons. C. T. Canterbury and LeRoy
Canterbury of Burlington; a brother Estis of Burlington: one grandchild. A daughter and 2 sisters
preceded him in death.

The body was removed to the Burnett- Wallen funeral home and funeral services will be
annoimced later.

The following was the obituary of Grace Emma Lutz Canterbury:

Mrs. Grace E. Canterbury, 81, of 727 Wightman, died Friday Evening, December 26, 1980 at
Burlington Care Center. She was bom October 8, 1899, in Burlington, the daughter of William Lutz and
Emilie Durr. She married LeRoy Canterbury August 7, 1918, in Des Moines County; he died in 1942.

She was clerk with the Kresge Co., of Burlington and a member of First United Church of Christ.
Surviving: 2 sons, Carl, Burlington, and LeRoy, Mediapolis; 4 daughters. Marcella Dillai'd.
Burlington. Evelyn Nolte. La Platta, MO, Delores Baker, Knox City, MO. and Virginia CaveU. La Platta,
MO: one brother, Clarence Lutz, Davenport; 13 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.

Funeral: 10 am Monday, Giles Elliot Chapel, Rev. Alvin F. Voile; Memorial Park Cemetery.

The children of LeRoy and Grace Lutz Canterbury were:

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i. Carl T. Canterbury Born. 5 Feb 1920. in Burlington. Des Moines Co., lA^®. Died.

4 Feb 1993®®. He married Viola A. "Babe" Puddicombe. 26 Nov 1941. in Des

Moines Co.. lA^®®.

ii. Evelyn Emily Canterbury. Born, 16 Mar 1922, in Burlington. Des Moines Co..
lA®®. Died. 21 Mar 1988®®. Resided: 26 Dec 1980, in La Platta. MO. She married
Clifford Nolte, 5 May 1940®®.

iii. LeRoy WiUiam "Lee" Canterbury. Born. 5 Mar 1926, in Burlington. Des Moines
Co.. lA®®. He married Georgiana "Georgie" Gooch. 15 Sep 1947, in Des Moines
Co., lAiop

iv. Marcella A. "Marcia" Canterbury.

V. Delores Canterbury. Born. 15 Oct 1932, in Burlington, Des Moines Co.. lA®®.
Resided: 26 Dec 1980. in Knox City, MO. She married Laurence Baker.

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vi. Virginia Grace Canterbury. Born, 16 Nov 1935, in Burlington, Des Moines Co..
lA. Resided: 23 Jan 1997, at 124 N. Jones St., La Platta, MO. She married John
Arthur Cavell, 11 Feb 1967, in Des Moines Co.,

vii. female Canterbury^^®. Died, before 1942, in Burlington. Des Moines Co.. lA.

18. Talinda A.® Jackson (Margaret^, Isaac T.^). Born, Aug 1853, in Iowa. Census: 1 Jun 1880, in
E. Oskaloosa Twp, Mahaska Co., lA; ED176 SHI. Census: 27 Jun 1900, in Osceola City, Clarke Co.. lA;
ED36 SH26. Census: 1910, in Osceola City, Ward 3, Clarke Co., lA; EDIO.

Talinda married Robert Bacon, 30 Mar 1871, in Mahaska Co., Marriage license, 30 Mar

1871. Born, May 1849. Census: 1 Jun 1880, in E. Oskaloosa Twp, Mahaska Co., lA: ED176 SHI.
Census: 27 Jun 1900, in Osceola City, Clarke Co., lA; ED36 SH26. Census: 1910, in Osceola City. Ward
3, Clarke Co., lA; EDIO. Occupation: farmer.

The only known child of Robert and Talinda Jackson Bacon was:

i. D. M.'^ Bacon. Born, Mar 1880, in E. Oskaloosa Twp, Mahaska Co., Died in

childhood^^®. Census: 1 Jun 1880, in E. Oskaloosa Twp. Mahaska Co.. lA; ED176
SHI.

19. Mary E.^ Jackson (Margaret^, Isaac T.^). Born, 20 Oct 1855, in Mahaska Co., lA. Census:
1880, in Knoxville Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED122 SHIO.

Mary married, first. Ransom Tucker, 11 May 1871, in Mahaska Co., Mary married,

second, John "Owen" Marshall, 21 Dec 1875, in Mahaska Co., IA^°®. Marriage license, 21 Dec 1875.
Born, 7 Mar 1851, in Hardinsburg, Washington Co., IN. Census: 1880, in Knoxville Twp., Marion Co.,
lA; ED122 SHIO.

The children of John Owen and Mary Jackson Marshall were:

i.

Gertrude 0. "Gertie"^ Marshall. Born, 22 Nov 1876, in Marion Co.. lA.
1880, in Knoxville Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED122 SHIO.

Census:

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ii.

Leona Alice Marshall.

iii.

Cinda M. Marshall. Born, 31 May 1880, in Knoxville Twp., Marion
Census: 1880, in KnoxviUe Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED122 SHlO^o®.

Co.. lA.

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iv.

Charles J. Marshall.

20. John F.^ Jackson (Margaret^, Isaac T.^). Born. 3 Feb 1858. in Mahaska Co.. lA^^'^. Census:
1900. in Osceola City, Clarke Co., lA; ED36 SHI. Census: 1910. in Osceola City, Ward 3, Clarke Co..
lA; EDIO. John F. Jackson owned 120 acres near KnoxviUe in Marion County, Iowa.

John married, first, Mary Wilson, daughter of Thomas and Mary Wilson. 30 Jun 1878, in
Marion Co., IA^^°. John married, second, Mrs. Elizabeth Dailey, circa 1900. Born, Feb 1860. in Iowa.
Census: 1900. in Osceola City, Clarke Co.. lA: ED36 SHI. Census: 1910, in Osceola City, Ward 3,
Clarke Co., lA; EDIO.

The only child of John and Mary Wilson Jackson was:
i. Roy^ Jackson. Born, 2 Aug 1879^^^.

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21. Fred C.^ Conrad (Maria^, Isaac Born, 21 Nov 1865, in Mahaska Co., Died. 1946.

in Norwood, Lucas Co., lA. Buried in Norwood Cem., Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., Census: 16

Aug 1870, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; p. 598B. Census: 22 Apr 1910, in Otter Creek Twp.,
Lucas Co., lA; ED84 SH2. Census: 21 Jan 1020, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA: ED91 SH6.

Fred married Margaret "Lena" Baugh^®, daughter of J. F. Baugh and Margaret Jane Breen,
19 Mar 1893, in Lucas Co., Born, 21 Feb 1869, in Warren Co., lA^"^. Died, 1952, in Norwood,

Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA^®. Buried in Norwood Cem., Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co.,
Occupation: teacher.

From Past and Present of Lucas and Wayne Counties, Iowa, Volume II, pages 257-8, came the
following biographical information about Fred C. Conrad:

One of the finest country homes in Lucas county, set in a fertile tract of three hundred and
eighty-three acres of choice land in Otter Creek township, bespeaks the prosperity and substantial
position of Fred C. Conrad, who since infancy has been a resident of this township , where he has grown to
manhood, his interests having been closely connected with the development of this region. A weU
educated man, he takes a deep interest in the issues and questions of the day as they affect government
and general conditions, and is widely respected as one of the best informed men of his community.

Fred C. Conrad was reared under the parental roof and in the acquirement of his education
attended the common schools in the vicinity of his father's farm whom he helped in the work on the
homestead in his leisure hours. He is now engaged in the cultivation of three hundred and eighty-three
acres of choice land on sections 23, 24, and 27, Otter Creek township, which are equipped with two sets of
good improvements. Mr. Conrad has just completed one of the finest country homes in Lucas county -
furnace-heated, gas-lifted, with hot and cold running water, and up-to-date in every respect. He takes
great pride in his home and recognizes the importance of creating a true home atmosphere so that his
children, although living on a farm, may lack nothing that a city affords. For this reason he also has
garnered a very complete library, and much of the time the family spend their leisure in literary

pursuits Mr. and Mrs. Conrad, recognizing the value of a good education, give their children the best

advantages that can be obtained, and in their home help in any possible way to improve the opportunities
through books and study. Mrs. Conrad has taught school for five terms in her own home and her sister.
Mrs. Rodgers, has the remarkable record of having taught for fifty years.

Politically Mr. Conrad is a democrat and fraternally a member of Good Shepherd Lodge. No. 414.
A. F. & A. M. of Lucas; and Camp No. 5040, M. W. A. of Norwood, serving at the present time as clerk of
the latter. Both Mr. and Mrs. Conrad are highly esteemed and respected for their substantial qualities of
character and are a valuable addition to the community, not only from a material point of view, but from
the standpoint of intellectuality and morality.

The children of Fred and Lena Baugh Conrad were:

i. Vivian Inez^ Conrad. Born, 30 Mar 1894, in Lucas Co., lA^'^.

ii. Margaret Marie Conrad. Born, 22 Sep 1899, in Lucas Co., IA‘^°. Census: 21 Jan
1920, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; ED91 SH6.

iii. Gretchen Wiila Conrad. Born. 8 Jun 1904. in Lucas Co.. Census: 21 Jan
1920. in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA: ED91 SH6.

iv. Ralph Burdette Conrad. Born, 27 Dec 1905. in Otter Creek Twp.. Lucas Co.. lA*^®.
Died, 1969, in Norwood, Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co.. lA. Buried in Norwood
Cem., Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA^^®. Census: 22 Apr 1910. in Otter Creek
Twp., Lucas Co., lA; ED84 SH2. Census: 21 Jan 1920, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas
Co., lA; ED91 SH6. He married Angie Curtis, circa 1928^®.

22. Mary E. "Mamie"^ Canterbury (John^. Isaac T.^). Born, 27 Sep 1869, in Otter Creek Twp.,
Lucas Co., lA. Died, Oct 1941. in Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA. Buried in William Napavine Cem..
Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA. Census: 16 Aug 1870, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; p. 598B. Census:
21 Jul 1880. in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED57 SH22. Census: 16 Jun 1900. in Madison Twp.,
Jasper Co.. MO: ED55 SHll. Census: 21 Apr 1910. in Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA.

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Mamie married Luther J. Mulford, Jun 1893^^^. Marriage(2): Jun 1889. Born, Jul 1868^'^. in
Iowa. Census: 16 Jun 1900, in Madison Twp.. Jasper Co., MO; ED55 SHll. Census: 21 Apr 1910. in
Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA.

The children of Luther and Mamie Mulford were:

i. RoUo J.^ Mulford. Born, Oct 1893. in
Arkansas^"^. Census: 16 Jun 1900. in
Madison Twp.. Jasper Co., MO: ED55
SHll. Military service in World War I.
Census: 21 Apr 1910, in Chehalis. Lewis
Co., WA.

ii. Guy Mulford. Born, Sep 1895. in
Arkansas. Census; 1900. in Madison Twp..
Jasper Co., MO: ED55 SHI 1.

iii. Beulah M. Mulford. Born, Dec 1897, in
Arkansas. Census; 1900, in Madison Twp.,
Jasper Co., MO: ED55 SHll. Census: 21
Apr 1910, in Chehalis, Lewis Co.. WA.

iv. Ethel S. Mulford. Born, circa 1902, in
Kansas. Census; 21 Apr 1910, in
Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA.

V. Erma D. Mulford. Born, circa 1904. in
Chehahs, Lewis Co., WA. Census: 21 Apr
1910, in Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA.

vi. Earl Mulford. Born, circa 1906. in
Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA. Census: 21 Apr
1910, in Chehalis, Lewis Co.. WA.

vii. John B. Mulford. Born. Mar 1910, in
Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA. Census: 21 Apr
1910, in Chehahs, Lewis Co., WA.

Rollo Mulford

The Mulford Family
Ethel, Mamie, Luther, Erma

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23. Arthur Carlisle^ Canterbury (John^, Isaac T.^). Born, 20 Jan 1871. in Lucas. Otter Creek
Twp., Lucas Co., lA. Birth(2): 20 Jan 1873. Died. 21 Sep 1947, in Portland. Multnomah Co.. OR. in
Lucas, Otter Creek Twp.. Lucas Co., lA^^. Burial: 24 Sep 1947. in Rose City Cem.. Portland,
Multnomah Co., OR. Census: 21 Jul 1880, in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA: ED57 SH22. Census: Jan
1920, in Hoquiam. Harbor Co., WA; ED89 SH18. Occupation: teacher, school superintendent.

Arthur married Olive Almara PearsalD®, daughter of James Henry Pearsall and Emma
Russell, 25 Jul 1901®'^. Born, 23 Jun 1882, in Tionesta, Forest Co., PA^^'^. Birth(2): 1880^^®. Died 27
May 1940, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR^^®. Burial: 29 May 1940, in Rose City Cem., Portland.
Multnomah Co., OR.

The following obituary was printed in the September 23, 1947, edition of the Portland
OREGONIAN:

Arthur C. Canterbury (1871-1947)

Age 76: lived at 9555 W. Polk Street; service Wed. at 2pm at A. J. Rose and son Funeral Home:
buried Rose City Cemetery; d. of heart attack at home Sun.

Born in Lucas lA 20 Jan. 1871; was prof. & teacher most of his life and mostly in Washington;
was superintendent of schools in Lewis Co. for 10 yrs.; retired 8 yrs. ago & became a real estate broker.

Eight daughters survive: Mrs. Olive Mann of Cannon Beach; Mrs. Jean Hartzell of Denver and
Mrs. Gladys White, Mrs. Elsie Nelson, Mrs. Daisy Layley, Mrs. Minnie Anderson, Mrs. Dorothy Bray and
Mrs. Violet Stump aU. of Portland.

Two sons: Arthur Canterbury, Jr. of Roseburg and Frank of TiUamook.

Two brothers: Dr. Guy Canterbury of Aberdeen and Ray of Quilsen, Washington.

Three sisters: Mrs. Daisy Russell, Mrs. Jessie Miesen, and Mrs. Maggie Carson of Portland and

12 gr-ch.

To this information Arthur's granddaughter, Irene Alsip Smith, added that while a resident of
Missouri, Arthur was a member of the National Guard, then called the militia.

The children of Arthur and Olive Pearsall Canterbury were;

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i. Gladys Marie^ Canterbury.

ii. Elsie Vivian Canterbury.

in. Ohve Matilda Canterbury,

iv. Daisy Evelyn Canterbury.

V. Arthur Carlisle Canterbury.

vi. Francis Wendell "Frank" Canterbury.

vii. Minnie-Myrtle Genevieve Canterbury. Born, 20 Oct 1913. in Ethel. Lewis Co.,
WA. Census: 1920, in Hoquiam. Harbor Co., WA: ED89 SH18. Resided: 1945. at
321 N. Alberta St.. Portland, OR. She married, first. Ralph Thompson. She
married, second. Mr. Anderson. She married, third, Chester Everest.

vui. DoUy Hope "Dorothy" Canterbury,
ix. Violet Faith Canterbury.

X. Jean Cecilia Canterbury.

24. Marie "Jessie"® Canterbury (John^, Isaac Born, 21 Jun 1872. in Lewis. Lucas Co..

IA^2°. Died, 8 May 1954. in Belle Villa Sanitarium, Portland. Multnomah Co.. OR^^^. Buried: 10 May
1954. in Riverview Abbey, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Census: 1 Jun 1880, in Decatur Twp.,
Decatur Co., lA; ED57 SH22. Census: 2 Jun 1900, in Northfork Twp., Barton Co.. MO: ED24^^^.
Census: 6 May 1910, at 944 Sitka St., Chehahs, Lewis Co, WA; ED134 SHIP Census: Jan 1920. at
5318 Alder St.. Tacoma. WA: ED345 SH13.

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Jessie married Joseph John Miesen^^^, son of Johann Joseph Miesen and Marie Kemper, 7
May 1893, at the home of the bride, Richland Twp., Barton Co, Divorced, 21 Jul 1919. in Lewis

Co., Born, 13 Mar 1866, in Perry, Pike Co., Died, 8 Sep 1921, in St. Helen's Hospital..

Chehalis, Lewis Co., Buried: 11 Sep 1921, in Mountain. View Cem.. 1113 Caveness Drive.

Centralia, WA. Census: 7 Jul 1870, in Perry, Pike Co., IL; p. 2. Census: 17 Jun 1880, in Perry Pike
Co., IL; ED194 SH6. Census: 2 Jun 1900, in Northfork Twp., Barton Co., MO; ED24. Census: 6 May
1910, at 944 Sitka St, Chehalis, Lewis Co, WA; ED 134 SHll. Census: 12 Jan 1920, at 1029 Main St..
Chehalis, Lewis Co, WA; ED126 SH5A. Occupation: fuel & transfer business.

Joseph John Miesen and Marie Jessie Canterbury

Joseph John Miesen was the eldest son and fifth child of his parents, John Joseph and Marie
Kemper Miesen. His childhood was spent in Perry, Pike County, Illinois. There he worked in his
father’s carriage and wagon manufacturing business until it burned in 1882. The family then moved to
Boston, Barton County, M^souri. Boston was a village through which the Missouri Pacific tracks ran.
One hundred years later it is a dying hamlet which can only be reached on unpaved roads.

In Barton County Joseph's father purchased a farm on which his three sons worked. It was
located not far from the Boston post office. Joseph's younger brothers. George and Robert, left the farm
first. Joseph, who remained at home, had married Jessie Canterbury of Richland Township. Their
marriage was performed by Elder Gnibbs of the Baptist Church on Sunday morning, May 7, 1893, at
Jessie's father’s home. The new family set up housekeeping in a small white house at one corner of the
Miesen farm.

In 1894 Joe entered into a partnership with Sherd Barnsley and began a general store in
Esrum, a small village near Boston. Joseph, having left the financial management of the store to his
partner, was shocked when told the firm was bankrupt.

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In his last few years in Barton County, Joe rented a farm of his own. In January of 1901.
Jessie's parents, the Canterburys, and several of their daughters’ families, as well as Joe's father, now a
widower, moved to Chehahs, Lewis County, Washington. Jessie's brothere had removed to Washington
and had encouraged their parents to join them. The journey, several days in length, was made by train.

Joe moved his family to nearby Doty, Washington, where he worked as a painter and later as a
fireman in a sawmill. He soon became an engineer in charge of steam engines. Joe's brother, George,
was also employed by the mill. Because the miU paid its employees in company store script, about a
year later Joe returned with his family to Chehalis and his brother removed to the St. Joe River near
St. Maries, Benewah County, Idaho.

Upon his return to Chehalis Joe found employment as a fireman in a shingle mill earning $2.50
for his ten hour day. In 1905 Joe began a meat business selling the beef door to door. The following year
Joe's father loaned him $500.00 at 6% interest. He purchased three teams, harnesses and wagons and
began a fuel business by purchasing slab wood and lumber trimmings from Brown's mill. By 1907 he
had five teams, and in 1909 Joe opened the Chehalis Transfer Business which offered wood. coal,
storage, and general hauling. The growth of the business was made possible by long working hours, 5
a.m. until 10 p.m., and reinvestment of his profits in the business.

Joseph and Jessie had five children; a young daughter, Fay, died at age one. When World War I
began their sons, Lloyd and Hubert, were drafted into military service. Before the war the young boys
had assisted their father in dehvering wood, and after the war the boys returned home and again
worked with their father.

Joe's long hours of work at his struggling business took a toll on the marriage. In those days
grounds for divorce were limited and Jessie claimed in her suit that she had been deserted for five
months by her husband. She also claimed that since 1913 her husband had been indifferent to her,
never speaking to her or being at home except to take his meals. Jessie was given a divorce decree on
July 21, 1919, and was awarded custody of their only minor child, Thelma. Strangely, however, at the
time of the January 1920 census all of the children were living with their father at 1029 Main Street.
Jessie, aged forty-two, was no longer with the family but living in Tacoma as housekeeper for Wesley B.
Skidmore, boilermaker. He was a widower aged forty-five with three children ranging in age from nine
to eighteen.

In November of 1919 Joe had angered the lumber powers of Chehalis by having given verbal
approval of the Industrial Workers of the World who had won an eight hour day from company owners.
As a result, all of Joe's lumber contracts were canceled. Having been put out of business, Joe liquidated
his assets. Lloyd and Hubert each received one-fourth of the profits amounting to $5,000.00 apiece.

After the sale of the business in the summer of 1920, Lloyd, Hubert, and Thelma joined their
mother in Tacoma where she bought a house at 1912 N. Anderson St. Hubert found employment in
South Bend, Washington, with a road contractor. Joe took his daughter. Hazel, to Wisconsin. Missouri,
and Texas to visit relatives. On this trip Joe was conned into giving some men $8,000.00 for an El Paso.
Texas, investment: they absconded with Joe's funds.

Upon his return to Chehalis in late 1920, Joe began a new business hauling wood with a team
and wagon. He boarded with his wife’s sister, Daisy, and her husband, Walter Russell. On September 8,
1920, Joe sold lot 8, block 22 in W. M. Urquhart's Addition of Chehahs.

Lloyd Miesen provided the following account of the death of his father on September 8. 1921, in
his book, As I Remember It, page 28:

...A few weeks later he bought a colt and was hitching it up to a wagon with another horse. The
colt was a gentle farm horse.

When he got them hitched to the wagon Dad was standing at the colt’s head holding its bridle.
Carl was in the wagon holding the lines. The colt reared up on its hind feet. Dad must have hung on to
the bridle as he was knocked to the ground and the horse came down on him stepping on his face
breaking his jaw in three places. This was about 11 o’clock. At 2 o’clock he was in the hospital, and Dr.
Stricker had been called. Dad walked into the hospital without assistance from the car. He died on the
operating table from shock. They said they could not give him f\dl anesthetic because his heart would not
stand it.

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Son, Hubert, had come to Chehalis for supplies and viewed this accident. The official cause of
death, which occurred at 2 p.m. at St. Helen’s Hospital, was a blood clot in the trachea. Hubert was
named administrator of Joe's estate on September 28th. The estate was valued at about $1700.00 and
was distributed to his four children. Joe was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Chehalis.

Jessie was supported thereafter by her sons and Hazel. Jessie's home in Tacoma was sold in
1937, and she made her residence in Portland at the Campbell Hotel, often visiting Lloyd. Hubert, and
Hazel, all of whom were living in Portland. She suffered a stroke in 1949 and thereafter lived in a
nursing home. On May 8, 1954, she died at 10:30 a.m. at the Belie Villa Sanitarium of cerebral
thrombosis: antecedent causes of death were arteriosclerosis and hypertension.

The children of Joseph John and Jessie Canterbury Miesen were:

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i.

Lloyd Everett‘S Miesen.

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u.

John "Hubert" Miesen.

bi.

Fay Miesen^^®. Born, 6 Jun 1897,
Chehabs, Lewis Co., WA.

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Hazel Marie Miesen.

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V.

Thelma Canterbury Miesen.

in Boston, Barton Co, MO. Died, 1899, in

25. Guy2 Canterbury (John^, Isaac T.^). Born, 21 Feb 1875. in Hamburg, Lucas Co.,
Birth(2): 21 Feb 1877®®. Died, 22 Oct 1962, in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA^^'^. Census: 21 Jul
1880. in Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED57 SH22. Census: 16 Jun 1900, in Madison Twp., Jasper
Co., MO; ED55 SHll. Census: Jan 1920, at 709 North West. Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co.. WA.
Occupation: dentist, teacher.

Guy married Lillian Thompkins, 19 Aug 1908. Born, circa 1882, in Wisconsin. Census: Jan
1920, at 709 North West, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA; ED73 SH2128.

The children of Guy and Lillian Thompkins Canterbury were:

i. Jack‘d Canterbury. Born, circa 1911. in Washington. Census: Jan 1920, at 709
North West, Aberdeen, WA; ED73 SH2.

ii. Mark Canterbury. Born, circa 1914, in Washington. Census; 1920, at 709 North
West, Aberdeen, WA: ED73 SH2.

26. Daisy M.® Canterbury (John^, Isaac T.^). Born, 9 May 1880, in Decatur, Decatur Co.,
Birth(2): 9 May 1881®®. Died. Apr 1975, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR^27 Census: 21 Jul 1880, in
Decatur Twp., Decatur Co., lA; ED57 SH22. Census: 16 Jun 1900, in Madison Twp.. Jasper Co.. MO:
ED55 SHlH®®. Census: Jan 1920, at 1029 Lewis St., Chehalis, Lewis Co, WA; ED128 SH8.

Daisy married Walter C. Russell. Apr 1902, in Carthage. Jasper Co., MO. Born, circa 1868. in
Pennsylvania. Census: Jan 1920. at 1029 Lewis St., Chehabs, Lewis Co. WA: ED128 SH8.

The children of Waiter and Daisy Canterbury RusseQ were;

i Lilly C.^ Russell. Born, circa 1902. in Washington. Census: Jan 1920, at 1029
Lewis St.. Chehalis, Lewis Co. WA: ED128 SH8.
ii. John Russell. Born. 21 Dec 1907, in Washington^27 Nov 1980, in

Washington^27 Census: Jan 1920, at 1029 Lewis St.. Chehabs, Lewis Co, WA:
ED 128 SH8.

lii Obve M. Russell. Born, circa 1912, in Washington. Census: Jan 1920. at 1029
Lewis St., Chehabs. Lewis Co. WA: ED 128 SH8.

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CHAPTER II

Fay, Daisy and Jessie Canterbury

27. Margaret May "Maggie''^ Canterbury (John^, Isaac T.'). Born, 20 Nov 1882, in Lucas, Otter
Creek Twp„ Lucas Co., lAl^l. Birth(2): 20 Nov 1883=5. Died, 21 Oct 1963, in Portland, Multnomah Co..

Burial in Mt. Scott Cem., Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Census: 16 Jun 1900, in Madison
Twp., Jasper Co.. MO: ED55 SHll. Census: Jan 1920, at 3564 Gunnison St., Tacoma, Pierce Co, WA'
ED345 SH9.

Margaret married Carter Carsoni^^, 21 Mar 1901, in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO'==. Born, 9
Feb 1880, in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO*=4. Census: 16 Jun 1900, in Madison Twp„ Jasper Co., MO:
ED55 SHI 1. Census: Jan 1920, at 3564 Gunnison St., Tacoma, Pierce Co,, WA: ED345 SH9.

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The children of Carter and Maggie Canterbury Carson were:

i. Pearl‘d Carson. Born, circa 1903, in Washington.
Resided, 3 Sep 1990, in Beaverton. Multnomah
Co., OR. Census: Jan 1920, at 3564 Gunnison,
Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA; ED345 SH9.

ii. Jessie Suzanne Carson.

Pearl Carson

28. Raymond Ransom^ Canterbury (John^, Isaac T.^). Born, 7 Jan 1885, in Lucas, Otter Creek
Twp., Lucas Co., lA. Died, Mar 1957, in Quiicene, Jefferson Co., WA. Census: 16 Jun 1900, in Madison
Twp., Jasper Co., MO; ED55 SHll. Census: 22 Apr 1910, at 539 New York Ave., Chehahs, Lewis Co.,
WA; ED133 SH9. Census: Jan 1920, on Orting St, Orting, Pierce Co., WA; ED222 SH2. Occupation:
bookkeeper, teacher, union president, oyster farmer.

Raymond married Ina Verl Bassett, 20 Jun 1910. Born, circa 1889, in Pennsylvania. Census:
1920, on Orting St, Orting, Pierce Co., WA; ED222 SH2.

Raymond Ransom Canterbury's middle name came from a buddy of John Canterbury in the
Civil War. In early Life Raymond was a teacher in Oregon. He became president of the Timbermans'
Union and dad union work until it merged with the AFL-CIO leaving him unemployed. His next major
endeavor was as an oyster farmer in Quiicene, Washington.

The children of Raymond and Ina Bassett Canterbury were:

48 i. Maxwell Elton^ Canterbury.

49 ii. Robert Bassett Canterbury.

50 iii. Patricia Verl Canterbury.

29. William E.^ Leehart (Cynthia Ann^, Isaac Born, 8 Feb 1869, in Jackson Twp., Lucas

Co., lA^^®. Birth(2): 1870^^'^- Died, 1950, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA.. Burial in Mt. Zion Cem.,
Liberty Twp., Lucas Co., lA^^®. Occupation: stockbreeder, drug business.

William married Minnie A. Hughes^®®, daughter of Wdliam J. Hughes and Elizabeth R.

"Lizzie" Skidmore, 1 Sep 1909, at home of the bride, Lucas Co., lA^'^'^. Marriage license, 30 Aug
1909^'^^. Born, 27 Apr 1882, in Reno Co., Died, 1947, in Liberty Twp., Lucas Co., Burial

in Mt. Zion Cem., Liberty Twp., Lucas Co., lA^^®. Resided in Jackson Twp.. Lucas Co., lA.

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From Past and Present of Lucas and Wayne Counties, Iowa, pages 34-35. the following
biographical material was taken:

William E. Leehart is one of the subatantial and representative businesr men of Lucas where he
is engaged in the drug business, and he is also well known as a representative of one of the pioneer
families here....

William E. Leehaxt grew to manhood in this section of the state and acquired his education in the
common schools of Jackson township. He was reared to the occupation of farming and followed this
pursuit after beginning his independent career until 1897, when he removed to Lucas and established
himself in the drug business with his brother Karl, who is stiU associated with him.... William E. Leehart
gives his attention to the development of the drug concern and has made it a prosperous and profitable
enterprise, his upright business methods, straightforward dealings and the fine quality of his goods being
recognized in a large and increasing patronage.

Mr. Leehart gives his political allegiance to the republican party and he and his brother belong to
Good Shepherd Lodge, No. 414, A.F. & A. M. They own a residence in Lucas and their valuable drug
business in the city. The family are well known throughout this section of the state, where they have
resided for many years and where the name of Leehart stands for all that is upright in business,
progressive in citizenship and worthy in private relations.

WiUiam and Minnie Hughes Leehart had a son:

i. Waldron Ransom^ Leehart. Born, 19 Oct 1911, in Lucas. Lucas Co.,

Fourth Generation

30. John R. M.^ Van Sayock (Mary M.^, Carhsie C.^, Isaac T.^). Born, 22 May 1881, in Henry Co..
lA. Census: 18 Jun 1900. in Hennessey Twp., Kingfisher Co., OK; EDlll SH24A. Census: 1910. in
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK; ED218 SH13. Census: Jan 1920, at 119 N. Nogales Ave., Tulsa, Tulsa Co.. OK;
ED218SH13.

John married Florence M., surname unknown. Born, circa 1885, in Missouri. Census: 1910. in
Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK; 66-226-304. Census: Jan 1920. at 119 N. Nogales Ave.. Tulsa. Tulsa Co., OK:
ED218SH13.

John and Florence Van Sayock had a son:

i. Raymond L.® Van Sayock. Born, circa 1909, in Tulsa, Tulsa Co.. OK. Census:
1910. in Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK; 66-226-304. Census: Jan 1920, at 119 N. Nogales
Ave.. Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK; ED 218SH13.

31. Marcella A. "Marcia"'^ Canterbury (LeRoy John "Roy"®, Carlisle C.^, Isaac T.^). Born. 28 Sep
1928, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA^®.

Marcella married, first, Robert William Wilson. 20 Mar 1946^^. Born. 4 Jun 1926. in
Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA. Died, 8 Oct 1988. in Burlington. Des Moines Co., lA. Buried: 12 Oct
1988, in Sunnyside Memorial Gardens, Charles City, lA. Occupation: salesman, mechanic. Marcella
married, second, Cecil LaVerne Dillard. 31 Dec 1967^®.

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Robert William Wilson was a member of the Stronghurst, Carman Masonic Lodge and the
Burlington Mocse Lodge. As a civic-minded citizen he served in the Henderson County Auxihary Pohce
and the M.S.T. Fire Department. He was a member of the Stronghurst Zoning Board.

The children of Robert and Marcella Canterbury Wilson were:

51 i. Clifford LeRoy^ Wilson.

52 ii. Connie Marie Wilson.

iii. William Michael "Mike" Wilson. Born, 31 Jul 1955. in Burlington, Des Moines
Co., lA^®. He married, first, Tammy Powell, Oct 1988, in Burlington, Des Moioes
Co., lA®®. He married, second, Joyce, surname unknown, 11 Aug 1994, in
Oquawka, Henderson Co., IL®®.

53 iv. Marcia Lynn Wilson.

32. Leona Alice** Marshall (Mary E.^, Margaret^, Isaac T.*). Born, 10 Jun 1878, in Knoxville Twp.,
Marion Co., lA. Census: 1880, m KnoxviUe Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED122 SHIO. Census: 16 Jan 1920,
on McLane St., Osceola, Clarke Co., lA; ED45 SHIO.

Leona married Lewis Franklin Thompson, circa 1902, in Iowa. Born, 30 Dec 1870, in Iowa.
Census: 16 Jan 1920, in McLane St., Osceola, Clarke Co., lA; ED45 SHIO. Occupation: farm laborer.

The children of Lewis and Leona Thompson were:

i Charles Alonzo^ Thompson. Born, circa 1910, in Osceola, Clarke Co., lA. Census;
16 Jan 1920, on McLane St., Osceola, Clarke Co., lA; ED45 SHIO.

ii. Walter Harold Thompson. Born, 3 Feb 1912, in Osceola, Clarke Co., lA*^''. Died,
Jan 1971*^'^, Census: 16 Jan 1920, on McLane St., Osceola, Clarke Co., lA; ED45
SHIO.

iii. Howard Elmer Thompson. Born, 9 Nov 1913, in Osceola, Clarke Co., Died,

Mar 1972*^^ Census: 16 Jan 1920, on McLane St, Osceola, Clarke Co., lA; ED45
SHIO.

iv. Milton Marshall Thompson. Born, circa 1915, in Osceola, Clarke Co., lA. Census:
16 Jan 1920, in McLane St., Osceola, Clarke Co., lA; ED45 SHIO.

V. Ralph Arthur Thompson. Born, circa 1916, in Osceola, Clarke Co., lA. Census:

16 Jan 1920, on McLane St, Osceola, Clarke Co., lA: ED45 SHIO.
vi Robert Bruce Thompson. Born, circa 1917, in Osceola, Clarke Co., lA. Census: 16
Jan 1920, on McLane St., Osceola, Clarke Co., lA; ED45 SHIO.

vii. Lewis Leonard Thompson. Born, circa 1918, in Osceola, Clarke Co., lA. Census:
16 Jan 1920. on McLane St. Osceola, Clarke Co., lA; ED45 SHIO.

viii. Leona May Thompson. Born, circa 1918, in Osceola, Clarke Co., lA. Census: 16
Jan 1920, on McLane St.. Osceola. Clarke Co., lA; ED45 SHIO.

33. Charles J.^ Marshall (Mary E.^, Margaret^, Isaac T.*). Born, 27 Dec 1883, in Marion Co,, lA.
Census: 9 Jan 1920, at 1732 Montgomery St., Knoxville, Marion Co., lA; ED47 SH8.

Charles married Bertha M. Betterson. circa 1918. Born, circa 1892, in Iowa. Census: 9 Jan
1920, at 1732 Montgomery St, Knoxville, Marion Co, lA; ED47 SH8.

Charles and Bertha Betterson Marshall had a daughter:

i Ethel® Marshall. Born, 1919, in Knoxville, Marion Co., lA. Census; 9 Jan 1920. at
1732 Montgomery St., Knoxville, Marion Co., lA; ED47 SH8.

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34. Gladys Marie^ Canterbury (Arthur Carlisle^, John^. Isaac T.^). Born. 30 Apr 1902. in Dryad,
Lewis Co.. Died. 26 Sep 1982. in Gresham, Multnomah Co.. Census: 1920. in Hoquiam,

Harbor Co., WA; ED89 SH18. Resided: 1945, at 3425 NE 59th Ave.. Portland. OR. Occupation; teacher:
business woman.

Gladys married, first, Russell Theodore Alsip, 21 Oct 1923, in Dallas, Polk Co., OR^^"^. Born,

27 Jun 1900, in Bushnell, Brookings Co., Died, 13 Jun 1961. in Salem, Marion Co., OR^^*^.

Buried in Dallas, OR. Gladys married, second, Lester Thomas White.

Gladys' daughter, Irene, provided the following biographical information about her mother.
Gladys Canterbury Alsip White:

Gladys Canterbury came to Oregon in 1920 to attend teachers' college in Monmouth. Gladys
taught in the elementary schools for thirty-nine years, twenty-nine of them at Gilbert School in Portland.
Her first teaching position was at a one room schoolhouse with forty-eight students in all eight grades.
Sixteen of them were first graders and eight were in the 8th grade. She did her own janitorial work and
was paid $5.00 per month for that!

Gladys was a welder at Commercial Iron Works for a summer during World War II. She was a
faithfid blood donor, surpassing the two gallon mark in the war years. At one time she and six sisters
gave blood and became world famous as the largest family group to donate.

For many years Gladys operated 13 Mile Nursery and Fruit Stand in Gresham. Oregon.

The daughter of Russell and Gladys Canterbury Alsip was:

54 i. Irene Ella® Alsip (White).

35. Elsie Vivian‘S Canterbury (Arthur Carlisle®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born, 16 Dec 1903. in
Napavine, Lewis Co., WA. Died, 22 Feb 1979, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Census; 1920. in
Hoquiam, Harbor Co., WA; ED89 SH18.

Elsie married, first, Kenneth McReynolds. Elsie married, second, Verne Nelson, circa
1942^1'^. Elsie married, third, Loren Cochran.

The children of Kenneth and Elsie Canterbury McReynolds were:

55 i. Ernest Kay® McReynolds.

56 i. George Lee McReynolds (Nelson).

Verne and Elsie Canterbury Nelson had a daughter;

57 ii. Rosalie Verna Nelson,

36. Olive Matilda‘s Canterbury (Arthur Carlisle®, John^. Isaac T.^). Born, 23 Apr 1905, in Meskill.
Lewis Co., WA. Resided, 23 Sep 1947, in Cannon Beach, Clatsop Co., OR^^®. Buried in Portland.
Multnomah Co., OR. Census: 1920, in Hoquiam. Harbor Co.. WA: ED89 SH18. Resided: 1945. at 1530
S.W. Mill St, Portland. OR.

Olive married Manvill Mann, circa 1924^^'^. Resided, 23 Sep 1947. in Cannon Beach, (^latsop
Co., OR^‘^‘^. Manvill and Olive Canterbury Mann had a daughter:

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37. Daisy Evelyn'^ Canterbury (Arthur Carlisle^, John^, Isaac T.^). Born, 27 Jun 1906, in Meskill.
Lewis Co., WA. Died, 19 Jan 1992, in Georgia. Census: 1920, in Hoquiam, Harbor Co., WA; ED89
SH18. Resided: 1945, at 3913 NE 64th Ave, Portland, OR.

Daisy married John A. "Jack" Layley^^^, circa 1934^^^.

The children of Jack and Daisy Canterbury Layley were:

59 i. Sandra Dianne® Layley.

60 ii. Mary Anne Layley.

38. Arthur Carhsle^ Canterbury (Arthur Carlisle®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born, 31 Oct 1908. in
Meskill, Lewis Co., WA^^'^. Died, 15 Jun 1988^^'^. Census: Jan 1920, in Hoquiam, Harbor Co., WA;
ED89 SH18.

Arthur married, first, Norene Bartley, circa 1928^^”^. Arthur married, second, Marguerite R.
"Margie" Booth, circa 1953.

Arthur and Norene Bartley Canterbury had a daughter:

i. Beverly® Canterbury. Born, 24 Oct 192911^. Died, 1931.

Arthur and Marguerite Booth Canterbury had a daughter:

61 ii. Margo Lynn Canterbury.

39. Francis Wendell "Frank"^ Canterbury (Arthur Carlisle®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born, 23 Feb 1911,
in Meskill, Lewis Co., WA. Died, 13 Jul 1962, in Portland, Multnomah Co.. OR. Census: 1920. in
Hoquiam, Harbor Co., WA; ED89 SH18.

Frank married Mary Louise Davis, circa 1937^^^.

The children of Frank and Mary Davis Canterbury were:

62 i. Sharon Marie® Canterbury.

ii. Frank Arthur Canterbury. Born, 1945.

63 iii. Lonnie Louise Canterbury.

40. Dolly Hope "Dorothy'"^ Canterbury (Arthur Carlisle®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born, 11 Jun 1917, in
Chehahs, Lewis Co., OR. Resided, 23 Sep 1947, in Portland. Multnomah Co., OR^*^®. Census: 1920, in
Hoquiam. Harbor Co., WA: ED89 SHIS. Resided: 1945, on S.W. Boundary St.. Portland. OR.

Dorothy married Jack Overby Bray^^®. circa 1934^^^. Resided. 23 Sep 1947. in Portland,
Multnomah Co., OR.

The children of Jack and Dorothy Canterbury Overby were:

64 i. Jack Thomas® Bray.

ii. Harvey Linn Bray. Died in infancy.

iii. Steven Craig Bray.

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41. Violet Faith'* Canterbury (Arthur Carlisle®, John®, Isaac T.*). Born, 5 Mar 1918. in Chehahs.
Lewis Co., WA. Died in Portland, Multnomah Co,, OR. Census; 1920. in Hoquiam, Harbor Co., WA:
ED89 SH18.

Violet married Harvey Stump***. Their only child died in infancy:

42. Jean CecUia* Canterbury (Arthur Carlisle®, John®, Isaac T.'). Born, 2 Aug 1920, in
Monmouth, Polk Co., OR. Resided, 23 Sep 1947, in Denver, Denver Co., CO***, Resided; 17 Feb 1997,
in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

Jean married*** Ira S. Hartzell. Resided, 23 Sep 1947, in Denver, Denver Co,. CO**®. Resided:
1977, in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.

The children of Ira and Jean HartzeU were:

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i. Theodore Terrance® HartzeU.

ii. Barbara Jean HartzeU.

iii. Janet Louise HartzeU.

iv. Brenda Lynn HartzeU. Born, 1954.

43. Lloyd Everett* Miesen (Marie "Jessie"®, John®, Isaac T. *)**'*. Born, 9 Nov 1894, in Lamar.
Boston Co., MO. Died, 9 Jun 1992, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Census; 2 Jun 1900, in Northfork
Twp., Barton Co.. MO; ED24. Census: 6 May 1910, at 944 Sitka St. Chehalis, Lewis Co. WA: ED134
SHll. Census: 12 Jan 1920, at 1029 Main St, Chehalis, Lewis Co. WA; ED126 SH5A. Occupation; fuel
dealer.

Lloyd married Irene Margaret Youngbluth, 24 Apr 1924, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co.,
California. Born, 29 Jun 1900, in Washburn, Bayfield Co.. WI.

Lloyd Everett Miesen was born November 9, 1894. and actually named. Everett Lloyd Miesen.
His mother having developed blood poisoning at his birth, for three months he was cared for by his
Aunt Daisy, his mother's sister, and his Aunt Esther, his father's sister.

Lloyd retained many childhood memories of the Boston County, Missouri, farms on which he
lived the first six years of his hfe. Many interesting anticdotes were related in a book of family history
and autobiography written in the years between 1965 and 1974 which Lloyd titled. As I Remember It.

In late January of 1901 Lloyd's parents, living grandparents, and cousins, removed to Chehalis,
Washington. The journey of several days length was made by train in a coach heated by a potbellied
coal stove. Food for the trip was carried in baskets, and the family slept in their seats.

After a year in nearby Doty where his father found employment, the family returned to
Chehalis. Lloyd's grandfather, John Canterbury, had a vegetable farm west of Chehalis. Lloyd and his
brother picked hops, beans, and peas for money for school clothes. One summer he helped in peddling
the produce with his own horse and wagon.

Lloyd's mother sent him to the Baptist Sunday School in Chehalis where she was active as a
teacher and in other aspects of church life. Lloyd rejected religious teaching at an early age and had a
hfe long aversion to rehgion.

When Lloyd was twelve, his father began a fuel, livery, and transfer business. From then until
he entered the army, Lloyd was employed by his father, learning the business from the ground up. He
and his brother, Hubert, drove a team of horses with a wagon to deliver wood during summer vacations.
They also learned bill collecting, taking orders, estimating charges, and dispatching dehvery teams.

Lloyd attended the local schools through his junior year in high school but did not find school
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office job, he accepted and did not finish his senior year. At age twenty-two Lloyd attended Benke
Walker Business College in Portland for a year to learn bookkeeping.

when World War I began. Lloyd was drafted in
December of 1917. He became cashier for the camp at
Fort Riley in Kansas. He was discharged from service
in December of 1918. Lloyd received $5,000.00, one-
fourth of the profits derived from the sale of his
father's business in March of 1919. In 1920 Lloyd had
a desire to work in a larger town and removed with his
recently divorced mother to Tacoma. When his father
died in 1921, Lloyd received about $425.00 from the
estate. These sums helped make it possible for Lloyd to
set himself up a business.

In 1922 Lloyd moved to Portland and bought
the Rose City Fuel Company at East Third and Clay
Street. After several years of struggle he moved the
business to the Lents district to be near his supply
min. From that time on the business was profitable,
and Lloyd changed the name of the company to
Southwest Fuel.

While hving in Tacoma Lloyd had met Irene
Youngbluth, and they went together for thirteen
months. Lloyd described her as "the most beautiful girl
I had ever laid eyes on." After Lloyd removed to
Portland, Irene went to Los Angeles in May of 1922. In
the spring of 1924 Lloyd drove to Los Angeles and
after several days persuaded Irene to become his wife.
They were married by a Presbyterian minister to the
distress of Irene's Roman Cathohc mother.

Lloyd and Irene lived in several rentals until
1929 at which time they purchased their brick home at
7825 S.E. 31st Ave., in Eastmoreland. a suburb in the
southwest of Portland. Lloyd Lived in this home until
his death sixty-three years later, and in 1997 Irene
was still residing at the same address. By the time of
the purchase their sons, Lloyd and Lee, had been born.
Jerry was born in 1935, completing their family.

Meantime Lloyd's brother, Hubert, was being hit very hard by the great depression in the small
town of Chehahs. In 1926 Hubert joined Lloyd in Portland and worked for a period at the Southwest
operation. Fritz Forker, husband of Lloyd's sister, Hazel, was also working as foreman at a nearby mill.
The three young men formed a new company in which each was one-third partner, Hubert being office
manager and Fritz yard foreman. Hubert’s wife, Lucile, worked in the office after their marriage. The
company was christened Sunset Fuel and was located on the west side of Portland on Macadam Avenue
near its supplier of wood and sawdust. Jones Lumber Company.

From 1930 through 1934 Lloyd purchased several large tracts of timber to supply his
businesses. In 1937 he purchased for $12,000.00 a farm of 137 acres with an old house and barn. At one
time Lloyd had one hundred twenty-five Hereford cattle and also raised crops of corn, timothy grass,
fescue, and clover. Lloyd hired a manager for the farm, but it being difficult to manage both the farm

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and the fuel business. To his later regret he sold this farm in 1946 for S75, 000.00. The state highway
department eventually bought this property and built Mclver Park on the site.

In 1935 Lloyd obtained a mill contract and began the Miesen Fuel Company located on Front
Street. This became Lloyd’s headquarters after the closure of Southeast Fuel. About 1935 Lloyd also
bought out the Burnside Fuel Company and began the Apex Fuel Company. These businesses were
consolidated with Sunset Fuel when Hubert sold his interest in the business after World War II.

In 1962 Sunset Fuel was moved to 3021 S.E. Powell Boulevard as Jones Lumber Company had
gone out of operation in 1959. Lloyd's sons, Lloyd, Lee, and Jerry, joined their father and expanded the
business to include hirnace installation and air conditioning. They discontinued the sale of wood and
sawdust but continued that of fuel oil.

Politically Lloyd was an avowed socialist; however, in practice, as can be seen from his
biography, he was an extremely successful capitalist. He especially admired the governments of the
communist countries as did many of his generation in the 1920s and 30s.

Lloyd began to reap the fruit of his labors in 1955 at which time he and Irene took their first
lengthy vacation in Mexico. In 1958 they toured Europe, including a visit to Eppenberg where they saw
the ancestral home of the Miesen famUy. In succeeding years he and Irene made numerous trips in the
United States and to many foreign countries.

Lloyd gradually withdrew from the management of the business after his retirement in 1971.
He continued his family research contributing enormously to a huge volume containing family group
sheets as well as a history of the Miesen family. Lloyd had a true love for all his family relations,
however distant, and won the gratitude of his niece, the author, for sharing his knowledge of the
Canterbury family which provided her a sketch of great assistance at the beginning of her research.
She remembers Lloyd as a generous, powerful, intelligent, and fascinating personality, with avid
interest in everything from classical music to politics.

Lloyd died on June 9, 1992, aged ninety-seven. His gentle, soft-spoken widow, Irene, was loved
by all who knew her but was loved and appreciated most of all by her husband, Lloyd.

The children of Lloyd and Irene Youngbluth Miesen were:

70 i. Lloyd Everett® Miesen.

71 ii. Lee John Miesen.

72 iii. Jerry John Miesen.

44. John "Hubert"^ Miesen (Marie "Jessie"®, John^, Isaac Born, 15 Mar 1896, in Northfork

Twp.. Barton Co., MO, near Boston. Died, 27 Mar 1985, in El Toro, Orange Co., CA^^®. Buried in Mt.
Crest Abbey, Salem, Marion Co., OR^^®. Census; 2 Jun 1900, in Northfork Twp., Barton Co., MO:
ED24. Census: 6 May 1910, at 944 Sitka St, Chehalis, Lewis Co, WA; ED134 SHll. Census: 12 Jan
1920, at 1029 Main St., Chehalis, Lewis Co, WA; ED 126 SH5A. Occupation: fuel dealer, motel owner.

Hubert married^®*^. Lucile Adelaide Shellabarger. daughter of Frank Gilbert Shellabarger
and Anna May "Babe" Billow, 9 Mar 1929, in Vancouver. Clark Co„ WA^^^. Born. 12 Feb 1^07. in
Troy, Latah Co., ID^®^. Died, 20 Sep 1968. in Boulder City, Clark Co., NV^®®. Baptism: 15 Aug 1947. in
Good Samaritan Hospital Chapel, Portland, OR^®^. Burial: Sep 1968. in Mt. Crest Abbey, Salem.
Marion Co.. OR^®®. Census: 25 Apr 1910. at 4243 Main St.. Troy, Latah Co., ID: ED 194 SH2-3.
Census: 20 Jan 1920, at 450 2nd St.. Raymond, Pacific Co., WA; ED183 SH3. Occupation: teacher:
motel owner

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John Hubert Miesen was the younger son and second of five children of Joseph John and Maria

Jessie Canterbury Miesen. He was born March
15, 1896, in Barton County, Missouri, on a
farm near Boston. Boston no longer exists as a
post office, but can be reached by gravel roads.
Boston is on the railroad line south of Lamar,
Missouri, the birthplace of President Harry
Truman. When four years of age, Hubert's
family moved to Chehalis, Washington,
making the journey by train. There his father
established a livery stable, fuel, and transfer
business. His maternal grandparents, John
and Matilda Canterbury, also came to Chehalis
from neighboring Jasper County. Missouri.

As a boy Hubert helped his
Grandfather Canterbury make deliveries of the
vegetables raised on his nearby farm. To assist
him Hubert had a special goat cart. He
attended Chehalis High School and was on the
football team and in the senior class play,
playing the part of Ivanofif in "The Man from
HomeQ After graduation in 1916. Hubert
workea with his father for a time in Chehalis
until his enlistment in the army in World War
I, August 26, 1918. He served in the

Quartermasters Corps doing typing and
clerical work. He was stationed at Camp Lewis
where he earned the rank of sergeant.

After Hubert's discharge on Friday, the 13th of June. 1919, he
returned to Chehalis and again worked with his dad as office manager
of their fuel and transfer business, known as the ChehalLs Transfer
Company located at 1036 Park Street. On September 8, 1921. Hubert
witnessed an accident which resulted in the death of his father. A
horse reared up and came down crushing him. Hubert was
administrator of his father's estate.

Business had become almast non-existent in Chehalis as the
country approached the Great Depression, and about 1926 Hubert
joined his brother, Lloyd, in Portland where Lloyd had begun a fuel
business in 1922. The Sunset Fuel Company was established on the
west side of Portland, and Hubert became one-third owner and office
manager. The business prospered although for about six months
during the depression. Hubert drew no salary.

Hubert's wife. Lucile Adelaide Shellabarger, was the younger
daughter of Frank Gilbert and Anna May Billow Shellabarger. She

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was born at Troy, Idaho, on February 12. 1907. As a child she enjoyed the cold weather activities of ice
skating and sledding. Her parents moved to Raymond. Washington, by 1919 and relocated again in
Centralia, Washington. She was a high school beauty queen at
Centralia High School. She attended normal school at Ellensburg,

Washington, where she studied home economics. After graduation she
taught in a one room school in Doty, Lewis County, Washington. Her
duties there, in addition to teaching, included cleaning the classroom
and starting the fire. She had to live with the parents of her students in
rotation. For all this she received $85.00 a year!

Lucile met Hubert at a dance when he was a resident of
Chehalis only four miles away. They were married March 9, 1929, in
Vancouver, Washington, the witnesses to their marriage being Hubert's
sister, Thelma, and Mrs. George Frame, wife of the officiating minister.

Lucile and Hubert made their first home in a rented house on
Portland's west side near Hubert's place of business on Macadam
Avenue, the Sunset Fuel Company. They purchased their first home on
34th Street in the Eastmoreland develc^ment of Portland. It was a new
five room house with full basement and attic, the cost being the
unbehevabie depression price of $3,500.00. Their only child was born
May 31, 1931. and named Carmen Adelaide.

Finisterre Lodges
Depoe Bay, Oregon

In the succeeding years Lucile assisted her husband, working in the office of Sunset Fuel
Company. The Miesens owned successively three other homes in the Portland area. The homes were
located at 3400 Martin Street, in Eastmoreland, a stone house on Oak Avenue in Oak Grove south of*
Portland, and finally on Reed College Place in Eastmoreland.

After World War II Hubert sold his third of the fuel business to his brother, Lloyd. Hubert and
Lucile then purchased the Finisterre Lodges on the ocean front in Depoe Bay, Oregon, remaining there
until their retirement in 1967. At that time they settled in Boulder City. Nevada, at 101 Forest Lane

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with a view of Lake Meade. Lucile's health was very poor, and she died of pneumonia the following year
on September 20, 1968, at the age of sixty-one.

Hubert remained in Boulder City until December of 1982. At that time his home was rented,
and he moved to the southern California area where his daughter. Carmen, lived. He was then in need
of a board and care facility but was always near to her so visits could be made frequently back and
forth. Hubert died of cancer, March 27, 1985. The ashes of Hubert and Lucile were placed in the same
niche as those of Lucile's parents in the Mt. Crest Abbey, Salem, Oregon.

Hubert was five feet, six inches tall, with brown wavy hair, and blue eyes. He was an excellent
dancer according to his sister-in-law, Zola. Hubert was a quiet man who enjoyed fishing, hunting,
bowling, and baseball in his younger days. He had a great appreciation for nature and scenic beauty
and was an excellent gardener. He enjoyed traveling after Lucile's death, revisiting his childhood home
in Missouri with his brother, Lloyd, and his wife, and visiting relatives in Portland. He also toured
Yellowstone Park and the Grand Canyon with his daughter and grandchildren.

Home of Hubert and Lucile Shellabarger Miesen
Oak Avenue, Oak Grove, Oregon

There was never a more honest or principled man than Hubert. He took life and its
responsibilities seriously. He was a devoted husband and father, and student of the bible. Hubert was a
perfectionist: every property he owned was vastly improved during his tenancy. He had the old
fashioned work ethic, putting in minimum ten hour days, six days a week, whde in the fuel business
and caring for his home and yard on the seventh day. If everyone were as conscientious as he. the world
would be a prosperous and beautiful place indeed.

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The only child of Hubert and Lucile Shellabarger Miesen was:
73 i. Carmen Adelaide® Miesen.

45. Hazel Marie‘S Miesen (Marie "Jessie"®, John^, Isaac Born, 28 Sep 1901. in Chehalis.

Lewis Co., WA. Census: 6 May 1910, at 944 Sitka St, Chehalis, Lewis Co. WA: ED134 SHll. Census:
12 Jan 1920, at 1029 Main St, Chehalis, Lewis Co, WA; ED 126 SH5A.

Hazel married^^® Francis Robert "Fritz" Forker^^®, 15 Aug 1921. Divorced, circa 1950. in
Oregon. Born, 8 Sep 1901, in Sedgwick, Lawrence Co., AR^^'^. Died, Dec 1965, in California^^*^.
Occupation: fuel dealer.

The only child of Fritz and Hazel Miesen Forker was:

74 i. Robert Emmett® Forker.

Hazel Marie Miesen and Thelma Canterbury Miesen

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46. Thelma Canterbury'^ Miesen (Marie "Jessie"^, John^, Isaac Born. 8 Aug 1906. in

Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA. Died, 9 Jul 1988, in Maryland. Census: 6 May 1910. at 944 Sitka St.
Chehalis, Lewis Co, WA; ED134 SHll. Census: 12 Jan 1920, at 1029 Main St., Chehalis. Lewis Co.
WA; ED126 SH5A.

Thelma married^^^ John Frederick Gates "Jack" Clarke^^^. son of Robert Wilson Clarke and
Ida Charlotte Gates, 14 Jun 1929, in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA. Born. 22 Feb 1905, in Victoria.
Bristish Columbia, Canada. Died, 17 Sep 1990. in Maryland. Occupation: entomologist.

The children of Jack and Thelma Miesen Clarke were:

75 i. John Frederick "Gates"® Clarke.

76 ii. Carol Canterbury Clarke.

47. Jessie Suzanne‘S Carson (Margaret May "Maggie"®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born, Nov 1916. in
Oregon. Resided at 4446W, 4805S. Kearns, UT. Census: Jan 1920, at 3564 Gunnison St., Tacoma,
Pierce Co., WA; ED345 SH9.

Jessie married George Washington Nephi Peterson.

The children of George and Jessie Peterson were:

i. Mark Melvin® Peterson. He married Katherine Joan Cabral.

ii. Carter Carl Peterson,
iti. Maggie Pearl Peterson,
iv. Karine Sue Peterson.

48. Maxwell Elton‘S Canterbury (Raymond E.®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born, 25 Sep 1912. in Chehalis,
Lewis Co.. WA^®®. Census: Jan 1920. on Orting St., Orting, Pierce Co., WA; ED222 SH2. Resided: Jan
1998, at 345 South Slater St., Kirkland, WA.

Maxwell married Elsie Lanane Sellman, daughter of Henry Oscar Sellman and Ida Florence
Strahl, 2 Nov 1932, at King County Courthouse, Seattle, WA. Born, 6 Feb 1910. in Lochsloy.
Snohomish Co., WA. Died, 9 Dec 1996, at Kelsey Creek Care Center, Bellevue, WA.

Maxwell was a graduate of the University of Chicago. For twenty years he worked for the
Y.M.C.A. in Chicago and Seattle. He then was employed by Boeing Aircraft in management
develc^ment. He taught managers how to communicate with their employees and to develop their
managerial skills.

The children of Maxwell and Elsie Sellman were:

77 i. Katharine "Kit"® Canterbury.

78 ii. Carol Diane® Canterbury.

iii. Krista Laurel® Canterbury. Born, 1 Mar 1950, Kirkland, King Co., WA. She
married Scott Earle and was widowed. Occupation: teacher.

49. Robert Bassett"^ Canterbury (Raymond E.®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born, 8 Jul 1916. in Oregon^®'^.
Died, 6 Dec 1977, in Port Townsend, Jefferson Co., WA. Census: 1920, on Orting St.. Orting, Pierce
Co., WA; ED222 SH2. Occupation: oyster farmer.

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Robert married, first, Elizabeth Jane Roberts. Died, 2 Jul 1957, in Washington. Robert
married, second, Lilhan Maxwell Snyder, after 1957. Resided: Jan 1996, in Port Townsend, Jefferson
Co., WA.

The children of Robert and Ehzabeth Roberts Canterbury were:

i. Ehzabeth Jane® Canterbury. Born, 14 Sep 1943, in Washington. Unwed.

ii. Patricia Louise Canterbury. Born, 20 May 1945, in Washington. Resided: 1996.
in Marysville, Snohomish Co., WA. She married Robert Larson. No issue.

79 hi. Robert Bassett Canterbury.

iv. Ray MaxweU Canterbury. Born, 14 Jul 1950, in Washington. Resided: Jan 1996.
in Quilcene, Jefferson Co., WA. He married Nanette Simonson. Five children.

Robert and Lilhan Snyder Canterbury had a daughter:

V. Debra Jean Canterbury. Born, 3 Oct 1959, in Washington. Resided: Jan 1996, in
Kirkland, King Co., WA. She married Warren Mitchell.

50. Patricia Verl'^ Canterbury (Raymond E.®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born, Apr 1919. in Oregon^®®.
Census: 1920, in Orting St., Orting, Pierce Co., WA; ED222 SH2.

Patricia married, first, Gary Southmayd. She married, second, Frank Rihtarich.

The children of Gary and Patricia Verl Canterbury Southmayd were:

i. Frederick Southmayd.

ii. Gary^ Calvin Southmayd.

The children of Frank and Patricia Verl Canterbury Rihtarich were:
hi. Timothy Frank Rihtarich. Born, 2 Feb 1945.

iv. Patricia Verl Rihtarich. Born. 17 Oct 1947. She married Mr. Warfield.

Fifth Generation

51. Clifford LeRoy® Wilson (MarceUa A. "Marcia""^, LeRoy John "Roy"®, Carlisle C.^, Isaac T.^).
Born, 4 Apr 1947, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA®®.

Clifford married, first. Mary Long, 1 Aug 1969, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA®®. Born. 4
Jul 1956. Clifford married, second. Linda Boyd, 28 Feb 1990, in Las Vegas, Clark Co.. NV^®. Born, 17
Dec 193899.

The children of Clifford and Mary Long Wilson were:

80 i. Brenda Lee® Wilson.

81 ii. Roberta Michelle Wilson.

52. Connie Marie® Wilson (Marcella A. "Marcia'"^. LeRoy John "Roy"®. Carlisle C.®, Isaac T.^). Born.
24 Jan 1950. in Burlington. Des Moines Co., lA®®.

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Connie married, first, Danny Lee Campbell, son of Lindy M. Campbell and Dorothy Mae
Smith, 19 May 1969, in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL^^. Born, 21 Dec 1946^®. Connie married, second.
Gerald Robert Herman. 11 Aug 1979, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA^®.

Danny and Connie Wilson Campbell had a daughter:

i. Lea Marie^ Campbell. Born, 2 Oct 1969, in Galesburg, Knox Co., IL®®. Resided.
1996, at 411 S. 8th St., Burlington, lA 52601. She married, first. Ronald Joseph
Lincoln, 11 Nov 1989, in West Burlington, Des Moines Co.. lA®®. Lea married,
second, Robert Ray "Robbie" Phillips, 20 Jan 1996, in Burlington. Des Moines
Co., IA9'^.

53. Marcia Lynn® Wilson (Marcella A. "Marcia"*^, LeRoy John "Roy"®, Carlisle C.^, Isaac T.^). Born,
10 Sep 1958, in Burlington, Des Moin^ Co., lA®®.

Marcia married, first, Jeff Peterson. Marcia married, second. Brian Luers.

The only child of Jeff and Marcia Wilson Peterson was:

i. Lesley® Peterson. Born, 21 Nov 1975®'^.

The children of Brian and Marcia Wilson Luers were::

ii. Matthew Luers.

iii. Jacob Luers. Born, 26 Sep 1984®'^.

iv. Ashley Luers. Born, 4 Mar 1986®^.

54. Irene Ella® Alsip (White) (Gladys Marie‘S, Arthur Carlisle®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born, 10 Sep
1924, in Dallas, Polk Co., Resided, 20 Feb 1997, at 18701 #61, San Carlos Blvd.. Fort Myers

Beach, FL.

Irene married Earl Eugene Smith, 16 Dec 1945, in Portland. Multnomah Co., OR^^^. Born. 13
Nov 1922, in Augusta, Butler Co.,

Irene White Smith graduated from Oregon State College in Corvallis, Oregon, in 1950. She had
a double major in home economics and elementary education. She belonged to Omicron Nu. a home
economics honor society: Phi Kappa Phi, a scholastic honor society: and Kappa Pi, an art honor society.
She also attended Colorado State College in Greeley, Colorado, and the University of Oregon.

During World War II she was a welder. She was active in the Oregon State University Wives
Thrift Shop and the First Baptist Church in Corvallis. After 1983 she and her husband spent their
winters at Fort Meyers Beach in Florida, returning to Corvallis in their thirty foot motor home for the
summer months.

Long interested in family history. Irene has generously shared family information on the
descendants of Arthur Carlisle Canterbury for this volume.

Irene's husband. Earl Eugene Smith, served in the U.S. Navy during World War 11 as Chief
Motor Machinist. He was a journeyman machinist and gear cutter, a cabinetmaker and carpenter, and
a graphic communication specialist.

In 1950 Earl Eugene Smith graduated with a BS degree from Oregon State College with majors
in industrial education and general science. He received his MA degree from the Colorado Sate College
of Education in 1951 with a major in industrial education. His EdD was earned in 1965 at the
University of Oregon with a major in curriculum and minors in education and the social sciences.
During these years he was affiliated with: Epsilon Pi Tau, an industrial education honorary society: Phi

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Kappa Phi. a scholastic honor society; Kappa Pi. an art honorary society: and Phi Delta Kappa, an
education honorary society.

For six years Earl taught industrial arts in high school, and for twenty-six years was a protessor
of industrial education at Oregon State Urcversity. He was a member of the following professional
associations: the American Industrial Arts Association, American Council of Industrial Arts Teacher
Educators, the American Vocational Association, the Oregon Industrial Education Association, the
Oregon Education Association, and the American Association of University Professors.

The children of Earl and Irene Alsip Smith were:

i. Dain Elton® Smith. Born, 18 Mar 1952, in Santa Paula, Ventura Co., CA^^'^. He
married Gloria Jean Miller, 13 Jul 1974. in Corvallis, Benton Co., OR^^^.

Dain Elton Smith graduated in September of 1974 from Oregon State
University. In July of 1979 he received a Master of Divinity from Denver
Theological Seminary and in June of 1980 a Master of Science degree from Oregon
State University. In the fall of 1993 he earned his PhD at Florida State University.

Dain taught physics at Sprage High School in Salem, Oregon, from 1974 until
1977, and computer science at Sam Barlow High School in Gresham, Oregon, from
1980 to 1982. He was an instructor of computer science at Mt. Hood Community
College from 1982 until the present. (1997)

82 ii. Devin Eugene Smith.

55. Ernest "Kay"® McReynolds (Elsie Vivian‘S, Arthur Carlisle®. John®, Isaac T.^). Born. 1931.

Died, 13 Oct 1997, McMinnville, OR.

Kay married Betty Jo, surname unknown, circa 1953^^^. He married second, Patricia, surname
unknown.

The children of Ernest Kay and Betty Jo McReynolds were:;

i. Kelly Kay® McReynolds.

83 ii. Penny Gail McReynolds.

iii. Nelson Kay McReynolds. Born, 1956.

56. George Lee® McReynolds Nelson (Elsie Vivian‘S, Arthur Carlisle®, John®, Isaac T.^)^®®, Born,
1933. Resided, 23 Feb 1997, at 650 Watson Rd., Ukiah. CA 95428.

George married Perhna May "Kit" Channing. circa 1959^^'^.

The children of George and Kit Channing Nelson were:

i Brian Lee® Nelson. Born, 1960.
ii. Neil Channing Nelson. Born, 1963.

57. RosaHe Verna® Nelson (Elsie Vivian'^. Arthur Carlisle®, John®, Isaac T.^). Born, 15 Apr 1943,
in Portland. Resided, 23 Feb 1997, at 4819 SE 70th Ave., Portland, OR 97206. Occupation: librarian,
teacher.

Rcsahe married, first. Dean Siegler, 15 Aug 1964, in Eugene. Lane Co.. OR^^L Divorced. 1977,
at Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Rosalie married, second, Marc Grafe, 15 Jun 1985, in Portland,
Multnomah Co.. OR^®®. Born. 1 Jun 1948, in Portland. Multnomah Co., OR.

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The children of Dean and Rosalie Nelson Siegler were:

84 i. Ann Marie® Siegler.

85 ii. Bethany Siegler.

Marc and Rosalie Nelson Grafe had a son:

iii. Max Herman Grafe. Born, 31 Mar 1987, in Portland Multnomah Co., OR^®®.

58. Vivian® Mann (Olive Matilda^, Arthur Carlisle®, John®, Isaac T.^). Born, 1925.

Vivian married Donald Serina, circa 1952^^^. They had a son:
i. Donald® Serina. Born, 1953.

59. Sandra Dianne® Layley (Daisy Evelyn'^, Arthur Carlisle®, John®, Isaac T.^). Born, 1935.

Sandra married John Kellogg. Resided, 26 Apr 1997, at 5571 New Oak Trail, Burlington. NC
27217. Military service in World War II. Graduation from Western Michigan. Occupation: Lutheran
pastor.

The children of John and Sandra Layley Kellogg were:

86

i.

John Layley® Kellogg.

87

ii.

Christian Matthew Kellogg.

88

iii.

David Willard Kellogg.

89

iv.

Karise Marie Kellogg.

90

V.

Stephen Kellogg.

60. Mary Anne® Layley (Daisy Evelyn‘S, Arthur Carlisle®, John®. Isaac T.^). Born. 21 Jan 1938.

Mary Anne married Gerald W. "Jerry" Marti, 7 Nov 1959^^^^. He was born 2 Jan 1938. The
children of Jerry and Mary Anne Layley Marti were:

91 i. Debra Irene® Marti.

ii. John David Marti. Born, 14 Sep 1965, Newport Beach. Orange Co., CA. He
married Theresa Bandis. 14 Sep 1995.

61. Margo Lynn® Canterbury (Arthur Carlisle^, Arthur Carlisle®. John®. Isaac T.^). Born, 1954.
Margo married John Barachman. circa 1972^^”.

The children of John and Margo Canterbury Barachman were:

i. Shari Nicole® Barachman. Born, 1973.

ii. Talia Renee Barachman. Born, 1977.
lii. Anissa Lyn Barachman. Born. 1980.

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62. Sharon Marie® Canterbury (Francis Wendell "Frank”*^. Arthur Carlisle®. John^. Isaac T.*-).
Born, 25 Jul 1938, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

Sharon married John Harlow Langenbach, 31 Jan 1958^®^. Born. 18 Apr 1937, in Napa.
Napa Co., CA^^s,

The children of John and Sharon Canterbury Langenbach were:

i. Marcene Ehzabeth "Marcy"® Langenbach. Born, 24 Nov 1960. in McMinnville.
Yamhill Co., OR^®®. She married Sergio Pereja, 12 Sep 1981^®®.

ii. Brett Jerome Langenbach. Born, 24 Aug 1963. in VaUejo, Solano Co., CA^®®.

63. Lonnie Louise® Canterbury (Francis WendeU "Frank"^, Arthur Carlisle®, John^, Isaac T.^).
Born, 1950. Residence: 1997, at 14106 N.E. Hassalo St.. Portland, OR.

Lonnie married, first, Michael Morris, circa 1972^^”^. Lonnie married, second. Richard
Morgan, before 1987^®®. Resided: 1997, at 14106 N.E. Hassalo, Portland, OR.

The children of Michael and Lonnie Canterbury Morris were:

i. Tyson Beau® Morris. Born, 17 Oct 1973^^'^. He married Mary Parker. Dec
1996l®4,

ii. Chelsie Grey Morris. Born, 22 Mar 1975^^"^.

Richard and Lonnie Canterbury Morgan had a daughter:

iii. Heather Brenna Morgan. Born, circa 1987.

64. Jack Thomas® Bray (Dolly Hope "Dorothy"*^, Arthur Carlisle®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born. 1935.
Jack had a child who died in infancy.

65. Harvey Linn® Bray (Dolly Hope "Dorothy"^, Arthur Carlisle®, John®, Isaac T.^). Born, 1948.
Harvey had a child who died in infancy.

66. Steven Craig® Bray (Dolly Hope "Dorothy"**, Arthur Carlisle®. John®, Isaac T.*). Born. 23 Apr
1954.

Steven married Joanna Ever.

The children of Steven and Joanna Ever Overby were:

i. William Gabriel® Bray. Born, 10 Sep 1978**'^.

ii. Jennifer Lucille Bray. Born, 9 Jun 1980**^.

66. Theodore Terrance® Hartzell (Jean Cecilia^, Arthur Carlisle®. John®, Isaac T.*). Born. 1943.
Resided, 1996. at 15903 S.E. OatfieldRd, Portland, OR.

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Theodore married Sylvia Anne Palo, circa 1970^^^.

The children of Theodore and Sylvia Palo Harzell were:

i. Matthew Theodore® Hartzell. Born, 12 Feb 1971^^^.

ii. Bradley John Hartzell. Born, 1974.

67. Barbara Jean® Hartzell (Jean Cecilia**, Arthur Carlisle®. John^. Isaac T.^). Born, 1945.
Barbara married Jan Handzlik, circa 1974*^’^.

The children of Jan and Jean Hartzell Handzlik were:

i. Grant Lawrence® Handzlik. Born, 1975.

ii. Craig Evan Handzlik. Born, 1977.

68. Janet Lou^e® Hartzell (Jean CecHia^, Arthur Carlisle®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born, 1949.
Janet married Douglas Beltz, circa 1974^^"^.

The children of Douglas and Janet Hartzell Beltz were:

i. Brendon James® Beltz. Born, 1975.

ii. Andrew William Beltz. Born, 1977.

69. Brenda Lynn Hartzell®. (Jean Cecdia^, Arthur Carlisle®, John^, Isaac T.*). Born, 1954.
Brenda married Wayne Palmer.

The children of Wayne and Brenda HartzeU Palmer were:

i. Micah Palmer.

ii. Jesse Palmer.

70. Lloyd Everett® Miesen (Lloyd Everett^, Marie "Jessie"®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born. 17 Nov 1925.
in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Resided, 1995. in Portland. Multnomah Co., OR. Occupation: fuel
dealer.

Lloyd married Donna Jean Shannon, 30 Jul 1949, in 1st Baptist Church. Portland.
Multnomah Co., OR. Born, 24 Jul 1928, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

The children of Lloyd and Donna Shannon Miesen were:

92

i.

Linda Irene® Miesen.

93

ii.

Carol Lee Miesen.

94

ui.

Barbara "Barbie" Ann Miesen.

95

iv.

Laurie Jean Miesen.

96

V.

Lloyd Everett Miesen.

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71. Lee John® Miesen (Lloyd Everett^, Marie "Jessie"®. John®, Isaac T.^). Born. 3 May 1927, in
Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Resided, 1995, in Portland. Multnomah Co.. OR. Occupation: fuel
dealer.

Lee married Doris Jean Olson. 21 Oct 1955, in Portland. Multnomah Co.. OR. Born. 25 Sep
1933. in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Resided, 1995. in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

The children of Lee and Doris Olson Miesen were:

97 i. Jeanine Ann® Miesen.

98 ii. Steven Ray Miesen.

ui. Edward Joseph Miesen. Born, 3 Nov 1959, in Portland, Multnomah Co.. OR.
Resided, 1996, in Seattle, King Co., WA.

99 iv. Gail Marie Miesen.

V. Diane Lynn Miesen. Born, 6 Apr 1968, in Portland, Multnomah Co.. OR.
Graduation; 1996, in Dartmouth Coll., M.A. Environmental Science.

Diane Miesen was an assistant administrator at Lewis and Clark College in
Portland, Oregon.

72. Jerry John® Miesen (Lloyd Everett‘S, Marie "Jessie"®, John®, Isaac T.^). Born. 12 Feb 1935. in
Portland. Multnomah Co.. OR. Resided, 1996, in Lake Oswego, OR. Occupation: fuel dealer.

Jerry married, first, Donna Lee Dick, 30 May 1963. Born, 30 Sep 1936, in Reedsport. Douglas
Co., OR. Jerry married, second, Cathy, surname unknown. Jerry married, third, Linda Terhark. 1995.

Jerry and Donna Dick Miesen had a daughter:

i. Melissa® Miesen. Born, 23 Mar 1964, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

73. Carmen Adelaide® Miesen (John "Hubert"^, Marie "Jessie"®, John®, Isaac T.^). Born. 31 May
1931. in Good Samaritan, Hospital Chapel, Portland, OR. Resided, 1997, at 26007 Atherton, Laguna
Hills, CA 92653. Occupation: speech pathologist, organist.

Carmen married, first, Danys LeGene Jemison, a.k.a. Ramone Dana, son of Irwin Ellsworth
Jemison and Gene Dana Matthews, 5 Sep 1952, in Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, San Francisco,
CA^®®. Divorced, 26 Mar 1963, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA^®’^. Born, 17 Jan 1927. in Orange.
Orange Co., CA Resided, 1991, in Yavapai Co., AZ, near Jerome. Occupation: music composer.

Carmen married, second, David Larry Bussard. son of Lawrence
Harold Bussard and Adaline Margaret Starkey, 20 Jun 1966, in Las
Vegas. Clark Co., NV^™. Divorced. 8 Dec 1969, in Santa Ana. Orange Co..
CA^”^^. Born. 20 Apr 1930, in Champaign, Champaign Co.. IL.
Occupation: mathematician.

I was born on a Sunday morning at 5:31 A.M., May 31. 1931, in the
Wilcox Memorial Hospital. Portland, Oregon. My parents, John "Hubert"
Miesen and Lucile Adelaide Shellabarger named me, Carmen Adelaide,
the middle names of my aunt, Zola Carmen, and mother, Lucile Adelaide.
I weighed six and a half pounds at birth and was twenty inches long:
however, I eventually achieved a height of five feet, seven inches, and
weighed 110 pounds when I was married. I had blue eyes and light brown
hair, and a fair complexion.

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At the age of two and a half I began nursery school held in a home in Eastmoreland, a suburb of
Portland. Until my retirement from the teaching profession in June of 1991, I was in school in some
capacity nearly every year of my life. I entered first grade at the Gable School when four years of age.
In third grade I was transferred to St. Helen's Hall, an Episcopalian school for girls, which I attended
through high school graduation on May 28, 1947, three days before my sixteenth birthday. Because my
parents had moved to Depoe Bay, my last year in high school was as a boarding student.

Since the age of six I had studied piano, and at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon, I began
organ lessons. I transferred to the College of the Pacific in Stockton, California, my junior year. It was
there I met my first husband, Danys Jemison. He was a candidate for a master's degree in composition.
We both graduated in June of 1952, I with a Bachelor of Music in pipe organ and he with a Master of
Music in composition as well as a Master of Science degree. I was a member of the honor societies: Mu
Phi Epsilon, in music; Phi Kappa Phi, a scholastic society; and Pi Kappa Lambda, a scholastic music
society.

Danys and I were married the following September 5th in San Francisco, at Holy Innocents
Church, and coincidentally, I became organist of the same church. The following fall I took a teaching
position outside of Marysville, in the Linda School District, to teach fourth grade. Three years later we
moved to Fort Bragg, California, where I taught third grade and Danys was high school band director.

Our three years in beautiful Fort Bragg were a delight. I found a position playing the pipe
organ at the First Presbyterian Church and continued my organ study with Bob Whitley. I gave a full
recital and played hymn requests on the radio station on Sunday evenings. We bought over an acre
with ocean frontage. Danys wanted to continue his education at the University of Southern California
so we moved to southern California. I began teaching fourth grade in the Little Lake School District.

In August of 1959, we bought our first home on Cornishcrest Road in Whittier. Our daughter,
Dana, was born the following April 27th.

My teaching career came to a temporary halt, and I was delighted to be a mother. I played the
organ at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in La Habra. Danys continued to attend USC, and also took a
job with the Los Angeles School District teaching band. In 1962 we were divorced, and I returned to Los
Angeles State University to become a speech pathologist. A year and a half later I completed my speech
and hearing credential and began working in the Hudson School District in West Covina.

My second husband, David Bussard was employed by Hughes Aircraft as an engineer. We
married in Las Vegas on June 20, 1966. After the birth of our son, Joel David, on December 18, 1967.
we bought a home in Laguna Hills, California. We were divorced when Joel was only nine months old.
and I found employment in the Saddleback Valley School District remaining there until my retirement
in 1991. I continued to play the organ professionally and have enjoyed researching family history.

The only chdd of Danys and Carmen Miesen Jemison was:

i. Dana Lucde® Jemison. Born, 27 Apr 1960. in
Morningside Hospital, Los Angeles, CA.

Graduation: 27 May 1982, CA State University
at Long beach. Graduation Dec 1994
University of Texas, MS in library science.

Occupation: librarian. She married Jeffrey
Brian Jackson, son of John Arthur Jackson
and Ima Kathryn Lamb. 19 Nov 1994. in
Austin, Texas.

Dana was given her paternal
grandmother's surname, Dana, and her
maternal grandmother's name, Lucile. The first
six years of her Life were spent in Whittier,

California.

After her mother's remarriage the family
moved to the Saddleback Valley, where she
lived until her graduation from Saddleback
Valley College. The family had homes in

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Laguna Hills. Mission Viejo, and El Toro. Dana attended Mission Viejo High School
where she raised a steer her freshman year. She had interests in ballet and music.
After receiving her Associate of Arts degree she transferred to California State
College at Long Beach and received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982 with a
major in botany.

After graduation she worked as an environmental chemist in Long Beach
and in the San Francisco Bay area until June of 1993. While living in Berkeley she
did volunteer work at the University of California radio station becoming a director
of production. Desiring a career change, she enrolled at the University of Texas in
Austin where she was awarded a master's degree in library science in December of
1994.

After graduation Dana and her husband moved to the Philadelphia area
where she worked at the Museum of Modern Art. The following year they removed
to California and in 1997 were employed as librarians in the San Francisco Bay
area.

The only child of David and Carmen Miesen Bussard was;

ii. Joel David Bussard. Born, 18 Dec 1967, in Daniel Freeman H, Inglewood, Las
Angeles Co., CA. Graduation: 14 Jun 1991, in Salt Lake City, UT. Univ. of
Utah^”^^. Occupation: accountant.

Joel David Bussard, son of David Larry and
Carmen Adelaide Miesen Bussard, was born shortly
after midnight on December 18, 1967, in Daniel
Freeman Hospital, Inglewood, California. His
parents were ^vorced when he was nine months
old. From the age of six months he lived and was
schooled in the Saddleback VaUey towns of Laguna
Hills, El Toro, and Mission Viejo. At the age of five
he joined the Mission Viejo Nadadores Swim Team
and trained there until his senior year in high
school at which time he joined the Irvine
Novaquatics. By the age of nine he had placed in the
top ten swimmers in the United States in the ten
and under age group in a number of strokes. Joel
was an Ail American his junior and senior years at
El Toro High School. He won first place in
backstroke in the southern section of the California
Interscholastic Federation his senior year and was
named most valuable swimmer at El Toro High
School. He also swam in the United States Nationals, swimming freestyle and
backstroke.

Joel received a full scholarship to attend the University of Minnesota. He
returned to southern California and received his Associate of Arts at the
Saddleback Junior College. In 1988 he was named Orange Empire Conference
Swimmer of the Year. He then attended the University of Utah, again on full
scholarship, and graduated in 1991 with a major in finance.

During his swimming years he competed in many locations in the continental
United States as well as in Puerto Rico. Hawaii, and the Republic of China.

After college he spent a year with Modern Woodmen of America selling
insurance. In May of 1994 he successfully took the CPA examination. His first
employment as an accountant was with G. L. Howard Accounting in Los Alamitos
where he was employed until January of 1997. He then transferred to the CPA

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firm of Genske and Mulder in Newport Beach, California, and is near completion of
a master's degree in taxation from Golden State University.

In his free time he follows conservative politics and enjoys fly fishing.

74. Robert Emmett® "Bob" Forker (Hazel Marie^, Marie "Jessie"®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born, 21 Oct
1923, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Died, Jul 1982, in Tigard, Washington Co., OR.

Bob married Julia Lucille Matschiner, 16 Aug 1952, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Born.
29 Apr 1926, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

The children of Bob and Julia Matschiner Forker were;

i. Marilyn Hazel® Forker. Born, 1 Oct 1954, in Portland, Multnomah Co.. OR
Resided, 23 Feb 1997, in Vancouver, WA. Occupation: insurance underwriter.

ii. Mark Conrad Forker. Born, 7 Apr 1957, in Portland. Multnomah Co.. OR.
Resided, 23 Feb 1997, at 2935 S.E. Bluebird, Hillsboro, OR. Occupation: natural
gas sales.

100 iii. Thomas Robert Porker.

75. John Frederick "Gates"® Clarke (Thelma Canterbury^, Marie "Jessie"®, John®. Isaac T.^). Born.
11 Nov 1933, in Pullman, Whitman Co., WA. Occupation: chemist.

John married Janet Rebecca Mullikin, 25 Aug 1956, in College Park, Prince Georges Co., MD.
Born, 27 Dec 1933, in Washington D. C.

The children of John and Janet Mullikin Clarke were:

101 i. Brian Lee® Clarke.

102 ii. Valerie Anne Clarke.

76. Carol Canterbury® Clarke (Thebna Canterbury^, Marie "Jessie"®, John®, Isaac T.^). Born, 8
Jan 1939, in Washington. Resided; 1996, at 301 College Place, Frederick, MD. Occupation; owner of
Lewis and Clarke Antiques.

Carole married Robert Edward Lewis. 11 Sep 1965, in Washington D.C. Born, 6 Sep 1939. in
Washington D. C. Occupation: engineer.

The children of Robert and Carol Clarke Lewis were:

103 i. Carrie Adrienne® Lewis.

ii. Stephanie Lisa Lewis. Born, 4 Aug 1967, in Washington D.C. Resided; 1996. at
3370 Hickory Ave., Baltimore, MD 21211. Occupation: artisan.

iii. Gregory Clarke Lewis. Born, 28 Feb 1973, in Kingston, WA. Resided: 1996. at 301
College Place, Frederick, MD 21701.

77. Katharine "Kit"® Canterbury. (Maxwell Elton‘S, Raymond E.®, John®, Isaac T.^). Born. 22 Jun
1937, Seattle, King Co., WA.

Katharine married Ronald Parkinson, circa 1981. They were divorced. Occupation: nuclear
physicist.

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Ronald and Katharine Canterbury Parkinson had a daughter:

i. Jenifer Lorraine® Parkinson. Born, March 3, 196?.

78. Carol Diane® Canterbury. (Maxwell Elton^, Raymond E.®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born. 8 Sep 1944,
Seattle, King Co., WA. Occupation: letter carrier, massage therapist.

Carol married first, Gerald George, spring 1966 in Seattle, WA. Divorced, circa 1971. She
married second, Michael Joseph ^\^ile, 20 Aug 1972 in Summertown, Lawrence Co., TN. Divorced, 19
Jun 1978. She married third. Jack DeMont, 1980. Divorced, 1982. Carol has kept her maiden name of
Canterbury.

Michael and Carol Canterbury Wille had three sons:

i. Philip Stephen® Wille. Born, 13 Dec 1970, in Ojai Valley, Ventura Co.. CA.

ii. Christian EHas Wille. Born. 10 Sep 1972, near Summertown. Lawrence Co.. TN.
Christian has legally changed his surname to Canterbury.

iii. Dominic Lane Wille. Born 15 Nov 1973. in Maury Co., TN. Dominic has legally
changed his surname to Canterbury. He married Morgain Schaengold Trotter.
June 1995. She was born 31 Oct 1975, Morgain Schaengold, but has added her
mother's surname to her own and is now, Morgain Schaengold Trotter.

79. Robert Bassett® Canterbury (Robert Bassett‘S, Raymond E.®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born, 21 Apr
1949, in Washington. Resided: Jan 1996, on Linger Longer Rd., Quilcene, Jefferson Co., WA.

Robert married Shirley Mason.

The children of Robert and Shirley Mason Canterbury were:

i. Victoria EHzabeth® Canterbury. Born, 26 Sep 1972. She married Eric Lucia. 20
Aug 1991.

ii. Angela Ann Canterbury. Born, 8 Dec 1973, in Washington.

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Sixth Generation

80. Brenda Lee® Wilson (Clifford LeRoy®, Marcella A. "Marcia"*^, LeRoy John "Roy"®, Carlisle C.^.
Isaac T.^). Born, 17 Apr 1970®'^.

Brenda married David Phillis, 23 Oct 1993, in Bloomington, McLean Co., ILP'^.

The son of David and Brenda Wilson Phillis was:

i. Wyatt David*^ Phillis. Born, 28 Jan 1995®^.

81. Roberta Michelle® Wilson (Clifford LeRoy®, MarceUa A. "Marcia'"*, LeRoy John "Roy"®, Carlisle
C.2 Isaac T.i). Born, 8 Nov 19759L

Roberta married James Roberts, 7 Feb 1994, in Burlington, Des Moines Co.. lA®"^.

Jim and Roberta Wilson Seaberg had a daughter;

i. Michelle Jo^ Seaberg. Born, 29 Jun 1996®^.

82. Devin Eugene® Smith (Irene Ella®, Gladys Marie^, Arthur Carlisle®, John^, Isaac T.*). Born. 1
Apr 1954, in Eugene, Lane Co., Resided: 1998 at 117 Patton St, Richland. WA 99352.

Devin married, first, Ruth EUen Fowler, 21 May 1977. in Gresham, Multnomah Co.,
Divorced, 29 May 1986. Born, 16 Nov 1953, in Texarkana, TX. Devin married, second, Nila Reitz. 14
Feb 1993**L

Devm E. Smith graduated with a B.S. degree in engineering physics from Oregon State
University in June of 1976. He continued his education at the Conservative Baptist Seminary in
Denver. Colorado, receiving an MA degree in May of 1980. He was a member of Phi Kappa Phi.
scholastic: Tau Beta Phi; and Phi Beta Sigma societies. In May of 1997 he received a PhD from New
York State University, Stony Brook, Long Island in nuclear physics. He was employed by Westinghouse
Hanford Company as a senior engineer and by Battelle Institute as a senior research scientist.

Devin and Ruth Fowler Smith had a son;

i. Nathan Noel"^ Smith. Born, 20 Dec 1978. in Denver, Denver Co..

83. Penny Gad® McReynolds (Ernest Kay®. Elsie Vivian^. Arthur Carlisle®, John^, Isaac T.*),
Born. 1954. She had a daughter:

i Jesse McReynolds Steele^"^**. Born, 1981.

Penny married Bob Steele. Bob and Penny McReynolds Steele had a daughter:

ii.

Amber"^ Steele.

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84. Ann Marie® Siegler (Rosalie Verna®, Elsie Vivian‘S, Arthur Carlisle®. John^, Isaac T.^). Born. 26
May 1966, in The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR^®®. Resided, 23 Feb 1997, in Portland. Multnomah Co.. OR.
Occupation: waitress.

Ann married John Latka, Oct 1990^®®. They had a daughter:

i. Jocelyn‘S Latka. Born, 27 Mar 1987, in Portland, Multnomah Co.. OR^®®.

85. Bethany® Siegler (Rosalie Verna®, Elsie Vivian'^, Arthur Carlisle®, John^. Isaac T.^). Born. 26
May 1967, in The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR^®®. She had a son:

i. Mitchell'^ Siegler. Born, 13 Oct 1987, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR^®®.

86. John Layley® Kellogg (Sandra Dianne®, Daisy Evelyn‘S, Arthur Carlisle®. John^. Isaac T.^).
Born. 15 Aug 1958. Resided, 26 Apr 1997, on New Oak Trail, Burlington, NC.

John married Janet Bowman.

The children of John and Janet Bowman Kellogg were:

i. Aaron'^ Kellogg.

ii. Leilani Kellogg.

iii. Jonathan Kellogg.

87. Christian Matthew® Kellogg (Sandra Dianne®, Daisy Evelyn‘S, Arthur Carlisle®, John^, Isaac
T.^). Born, 21 Jan 1960. Resided, 26 Apr 1997, at 240 Center St., Hiram, GA 30141.

Christian married Caroline Kelly. Resided, 26 Apr 1997, at 240 Center St., Hiram, GA 30141.

The children of Christian and Caroline Kelly Kellogg were:

i. Olivia^ Kellogg.

ii. Elise Kellogg.

iii. Naomi Kellogg.

88. David Wdlard® Kellogg (Sandra Dianne®, Daisy Evelyn‘S, Arthur Carlisle®, John®, Isaac T.^).
Born, 21 May 1962. Resided, 26 Apr 1997. in Charlotte, NC.

David married Christine McAlice.

The children of David and Christine McAlice Kellogg were:

i. Katherine^ Kellogg.

ii. Victoria Kellogg.

89. Karise Marie® Kellogg (Sandra Dianne®, Daisy Evelyn^, Arthur Carlisle®, John®, Isaac T.^).
Born. 4 Nov 1964. Resided, 26 Apr 1997. at 2850 Mirage Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920.

Karise married Fred Lewin.

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The children of Fred and Karise Kellogg Lewin were:

i. Emily^ Lewin.

ii. David Lewin.

iii. Jceeph Lewin.

iv. Joshua Lewin.

90. Stephen® Kellogg (Sandra Dianne®, Daisy Evelyn‘S, Arthur Carlisle®, John®, Isaac T.^). Resided.
26 Apr 1997, at 9201 Given Court, Dallas, GA.

Stephen married Ruth Kelly.

Stephen and Ruth Kelly Kellogg had a daughter:

i. Marion”^ Kellogg.

91.. Debra Irene® Marti. (Mary Anne® , Daisy Evelyn'^, Arthur Carlisle®, John®, Isaac T.^) Born. 10
Aug 1960, in Garden Grove, Orange Co., CA.. Occupation: attorney. She married first. Robert Wrege.
They were divorced. She married second Michael Rodriguez, M.D., 27 Aug 1988.

The children of Michael Rodriguez and Debra Irene Marti were:

i. Sean Rodriguez. Born 1993.

ii. Anna Maria Rodriguez. Born 1996.

92. Linda Irene® Miesen (Lloyd Everett®, Lloyd Everett^, Marie "Jessie"®, John®, Isaac T.^). Born, 7
Jun 1950, in Portland. Multnomah Co., OR. Resided, 1996, at 1393 South Sunderleaf St.. Lake
Oswego, OR.

Linda married John Fredrick Warren, 30 Oct 1970.

The children of John and Linda Miesen Warren were:

i. Sarah Ann*^ Warren. Born, 28 Apr 1973, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
Resided, 1996, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. She married Greg Knakal.

ii. Stephanie Irene Warren. Born, 13 Mar 1976, in Portland, Multnomah Co.. OR.

iii. John Frederick Warren. Born, 3 Jan 1979, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

93. Carol Lee® Miesen (Lloyd Everett®, Lloyd Everett‘S, Marie "Jessie"®, John®. Isaac T.^). Born. 24
Oct 1952. in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

Carol married Raymon Emmett Gragg, 26 Jul 1981. in Portland. Multnomah Co.. OR.
Occupation: iron worker.

The children of Raymon and Carol Miesen Gragg were:

i. Raymon DahF Gragg. Born, 12 May 1984, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

ii. Garrett Logan Gragg. Born, 15 May 1989. in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

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94. Barbara "Barbie" Ann® Miesen (Lloyd Everett®. Lloyd Everett'^, Marie "Jessie"®. John^. Isaac
T.^). Born, 24 May 1955, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Resided, 1996, at 2320 S. W. Richardson St..
Portland, OR. Occupation: cateress.

Barbara married Gary Sanders, 24 Apr 1981. in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Occupation:
construction.

The children of Gary and Barbie Miesen Sanders were:

i. Kelly Ann”^ Sanders. Born. 9 Feb 1982, in Portland, Multnomah Co.. OR.

ii. Irene Margaret Sanders. Born, 15 Dec 1984, in Portland, Multnomah Co.. OR.

iii. Courtney Paige Sanders. Born, 17 Feb 1987, in Portland, Multnomah Co.. OR.

95. Laurie Jean® Miesen (Lloyd Everett®, Lloyd Everett‘S, Marie "Jessie"®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born.
16 Oct 1956, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Resided, 1996, at 1627 Wetmore Ave., Everett. WA
98201.

Laurie married Steven Skorney, 12 Sep 1981, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Occupation:
county planner.

The children of Steven and Laurie Miesen Skorney were:

i. Matthew Garrett^ Skorney. Born, 24 Jul 1985, in Port Angeles, ClaUam Co.. WA.

ii. Andrew Joseph Skorney. Born, 25 Oct 1987, in Everett. Snohomish Co.. WA.

96. Lloyd Everett® Miesen (Lloyd Everett®, Lloyd Everett**, Marie "Jessie"®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born.
4 Aug 1961, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

Lloyd Miesen and Stacy Fox were the parents of:

i. Lloyd Everett"^ Miesen. Born, Jun 1996.

97. Jeanine Ann® Miesen (Lee John®, Lloyd Everett**, Marie "Jessie"®, John^, Isaac T.*). Born, 2
Feb 1957, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Resided, 1996, at 5223 Center Way, Eugene, OR.
Graduation from University of Oregon, M.A. in education. Occupation: retail manager.

Jeanine married Richard Harder. 26 May 1984. Resided, 1996. in Eugene. Lane Co., OR.
Occupation: attorney.

The children of Richard and Jeanine Miesen Harder were:

i. Samuel "Sam" Miesen^ Harder. Born. 22 Feb 1988, in Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

ii. Jacob "Jake" Harder. Born, 30 Jul 1990, in Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

98. Steven Ray® Miesen (Lee John®, Lloyd Everett^, Marie "Jessie"®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born, 9 Jun
1958. in Portland, Multnomah Co.. OR. Occupation: teacher.

Steven married Laura Lee Burton. 11 Feb 1984. They have a son:

Todd‘S Miesen. Born, 24 Jun 1988.

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61

99. Gail Marie® Miesen (Lee John®. Lloyd Everett^. Marie "Jessie"®, John^, Isaac T.^). Born. 15
Apr 1963, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Resided, 1996, at 154 Carmelina. Los Angeles.

Gail married Brian Flyer, 14 Jul 1991, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Occupation:
physician.

The children of Brian and Gail Miesen Flyer were:

i. Joshua lan’^ Flyer. Born, 25 Apr 1992.

ii. Nicole Leah Flyer. Born, 3 Aug 1993, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

100. Thomas Robert® Forker (Robert Emmett®, Hazel Marie‘S, Marie "Jessie"®, John^, Isaac T.^).
Born, 24 May 1961, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Resided, 23 Feb 1997. at 7836 S.E. 31st Ave.
Portland, OR. Occupation: manager of a finance company.

Thomas Forker married Michelle Halverson, circa 1988.

Thomas and Michelle Halverson Forker had a daughter:

i. Madison Rose^ Forker. Born, 18 Aug 1994.

101. Brian Lee® Clarke (John Frederick "Gates"®, Thelma Canterbury^, Marie "Jessie"®, John^,
Isaac T.^). Born, 24 May 1960, in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE. Resided: 1996, at 123 Dufferine
Circle, Newark, DE. Occupation: auto mechanic.

Brian married Linda, surname unknown, Jul 1981. Their children were:

i. Matthew Bruce”^ Clarke. Born. 15 Nov 1986. in Wilmington, New Castle Co.. DE.

ii. Suzanne Pearle Clarke. Born. 26 Mar 1991, in Wilmington. New Castle Co.. DE.

102. Valerie Anne® Clarke (John Frederick "Gates"®, Thelma Canterbury*^, Marie "Jessie"®. John^,
Isaac T.^). Born, 9 Dec 1963, in Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE. Resided: 1996, at 38 Tiverton Circle.
Newark. DE 19702. Occupation: sales.

Valerie married Kevin Thomas Deely. Sep 1988.

Kevin and Valerie Clarke Deely have a son:

i. Eric Simon'^ Deely. Born, 21 May 1997.

103. Carrie Adrienne® Lewis (Carol Canterbury®, Thelma Canterbury^, Marie "Jessie"®, John^, Isaac
T. ^). Born, 23 Jun 1966, in Washington D.C. Resided: 1996, at 128 Boston Drive, Berlin, MD.

Carrie married Kenneth Brown. 18 Jun 1994.

Kenneth and Carrie Lewis Brown had a son:

i. Christopher Lewis^ Brown. Born, 18 Nov 1996^’^®.

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Notes and References

^ The Rev. William John Hinke, PhD., D.D, History of Goshenhoppen Reformed Charge.
Lancaster 1920, in custody of Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles, California, pp. 96-111:
The History of Henry County, Iowa, West. Hist. Co., Chicago. IL, 1879, 977.71/H525Hi:
Canterbury Trails, Volume 2, Issue 1, 1984, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad. CA.

^ Information of Norma Sue Smith Overturf.

^ Des Moines County, lA Probate Book B: p. 539; probate packet: A 1 17.

4 Sangamon County, IL Marriage Record.

^ Lucas County, Iowa Cemetery Records, Walsworth, Mar., MO, 1981, 977.71/L93Lu/001, in
custody of Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City. UT.

® Lucas Co., lA, State Board of Health, Death Certificate #84.

^ Lucas : burial in row 3 S-N, #1.

® Living with Carlisle and Ann Canterbury.

® Decatur County, lA Death Certificate, Book D: p. 120.

Decatur County, lA Death Certificate, Book D: p. 120; heart disease.

Portrait and Biographical Album of Des Moines County, Iowa, Acme, Chicago, IL, 1888.
977.71/I46Po, in custody of Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St.. Salt
Lake City, UT.

Iowa Marriages ■ Early to 1850, Liahoma Research, Inc., Orem, Ut. 1990, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA ; married at the home of her mother.

Estate probated: February 19, 1915.

^ril 19, 1892: aged 25.

Estate papers of her father, William Woodard.

Decatur County, lA Marriage License #2508.

Port. & Bio. Des Moines, p. 228.

Obituary of Carlisle Canterbury.

Canterbury Trails, Volume 2, Issue 1, 1984, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad. CA.
Died aged 50.

Port. & Bio. Des Moines, p. 229.

Died aged 5.

23 Henry County, lA Marriage Book G, p. 276; house of Joseph C. Fuller.

24 1900 Census information.

2® Burge Cemetery Records.

2® Henry County, lA Marriage Book 4, p. 329; at home of groom.

2“^ Henry County, lA Marriage Book 5, p. 537.

23 Henry County, lA Birth Records.

2® Death notice in the New London newspaper, dated December 17, 1959.

Guardianship papers: Henry County, lA Birth Records.

2^ Prine Cemetery Records.

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63

The Reverend R. D. Miller, Past and Present of Menard County, Illinois, Clarke, Chicago. IL.
1905, 977.3555/H2m, in custody of Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT. 35 NW Temple
St., Salt Lake City, UT, p. 53.

Died aged 11 months.

Past and Present of Lucas and Wayne Counties, Iowa, Volume II. S.J. Clarke. Chicago. IL. 1913.
977.71/L93PA, in custody of Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles. California, p. 257.
Norwood Cemetery Records.

36 East of Gate: Row 16 N-S #4.

3^^ Port. & Bio. Des Moines: Lucas & Wayne, pp. 257-259.

36 Burial: east of gate, row 16 N-S #2.

3® Lucas & Wayne.

40 Ibid., p. 258.

4^ Ibid., p. 258; Norwood Cemetery Records.

42 Claquato Cemetery Association records: death certificate says 27/5/1842.

43 WA State Board of Health, death certificate #280; file #10840.

44 Burial: lot 38, block 2; Garden of Memories (I.O.O.F Cemetery); died 12/19/1908.

46 Henry Co., lA Marriage Book E, p. 214; Jessie Craig, minister.

40 Pierce Co., WA State Board of Health, death certificate #330.

30 Burial: lot 38, block 2; Garden of Memories (I.O.O.F Cemetery).

3^ Resided with son, Ray Canterbury.

32 Resided with daughter, Maggie Carson.

33 Enumerated as Elbert N., aged 11.

34 Lloyd E. Miesen. nephew of Fay Canterbury.

33 Pension papers of John Canterbury.

36 A servant in this household: birthdate Feb. 1878.

3'^ Port. & Bio. Des Moines: Lucas County, Iowa, Cemetery Records, Walsworth Pub..

977.71/L93Lu, in custody of Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles, California.

36 Burial: east of gate, row 23, N-S, #6.

30 Nearly blind.

60 Port. & Bio. Des Moines: Lucas & Wayne.

61 Burial: east of gate, row 23, N-S, #7.

62 Lucas & Wayne, p. 34.

63 Lucas County, Iowa, Cemetery Records, Walsworth Pub., 977.71/L93Lu. in custody of Los
Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles, California.

64 Ibid., p. 189; burial: east of gate, row 23, S-N, #5.

66 August 18, 1886: aged 32.

66 Decatur County, lA Marriage Book 4, p. 488.

6'^ Decatur County, lA Marriage License #1636.

66 August 18, 1886, date of marriage: aged 34.

60 Listed as Abbie J.; married 16 years; 2 children, 2 living.

'^0 Listed as Jane, aged 57. married 24 years: 3 children, 3 living.

^1 Listed as Jane, aged 72; living with son, Lovey.

"^2 Decatur County, lA Birth Record #1648 (bastard); mother. Jane Monroe.

^3 Decatur County, lA Birth Record #3135.

"4 Decatur County, lA Marriage License #705.

^^3 December 23, 1879: aged 20.

^6 Feb. 10. 1941: delayed birth certificate for daughter, Marion.

She and her husband Living with her parents.

^6 Feb. 10. 1941: delayed birth certificate by Jessie Woodard.

'^o October 13, 1887: aged 28.

66 Living with parents.

3^ September 2, 1884: aged 21.

32 Decatur County, lA Marriage Book 4, page 137.

33 Decatur County, lA Marriage License #1377.

64 CHAPTER II

^ October 8, 1896: aged 32.

January 1920 Census: married 19 years.

Name appeared to be "Alpha", aged 36: married 19 years.

1920 Census information.

1910 Census stated parents had 2 children, 1 bving.

Error in 1900 census birthdate: born Nov 1870; appeared in 1870 census.

^ 1900 Census: married 5 years.

Ella M. aged 48.

92 Diedbefore June 26, 1900.

93 Living alone.

9*1 Henry County, lA Marriage Book G, p. 42; The Rev. S.J. Geddes, officiating.

9® Obituary of LeRoy John Canterbury.

93 Home residence at 514 Louisa Street, Burlington, Iowa.

9"^ Information of Lea Campbell Phillips.

93 Obituary of Grace E. Canterbury.

99 Information of Lea M. Campbell Phillips.

199 Des Moines County, lA Marriage Book 50, p. 267.

191 Des Moines County, LA Marriage Book 54. p. 42.

192 Des Moines County, LA Marriage Book 65, p. 236.

193 Mentioned in the obituary of LeRoy John Canterbury.

194 Mcdiaska County, LA Marriage Book 4, p. 243; The Rev Asa Turner, officiating.

193 1880 Census; aged 2 months.

193 1900 Census stated parents had never had a child.

19^^ Mahaska County, lA Marriages.

193 Mahaska County, LA Marriage Book 5, p. 120; J. W. McCord, J.P.. officiating.

199 Unnamed in this census.

119 History of Marion County, Lowa, Union Historical, Des Moines, lA, 1881, in custody of Los
Angeles Pubbc Library, Los Angeles, California, p. 583.

111 Unreliable source.

112 Burial: east of gate, row 16, N-S.

113 Lucas County, Lowa Marriages. Walsworth Pub Co, Marceline, MO. 1983. 977.7863A''2m. p. 60:
Lucas & ^ayne, p. 258.

114 Burial: east of gate, row 16 N-S #3.

113 Burial: east of gate, row 16, N-S, #1.

113 1900 census.

11^ Information of Irene Smith.

113 The Portland OREGONLAN, May 29, 1940 issue, obituary of Olive Canterbury.

119 Thomas J. Boles, Miesen Family Record, June 1, 1974; Lloyd Everett Miesen, .4^ L Remember Li.
privately published, January, 1960.

120 Oregon State Health Division of Vital Statistics, Death Certificate #5365.

121 Cause of death: cerebral thrombosis.

122 Resided in 1923: 1912 N. Anderson St., Tacoma. WA.

123 Thomas J. Boies, Miesen Family Record. June 1, 1974.

124 Barton County, MO Marriage Book D, p. 210; Elder Gnibbs, officiating.

123 Lewis County, WA Superior Court, file #7665.

123 Lewis County, WA Death Certificate #207.

12”^ Social Security Death Index.

128 With mother, Ebzabeth Thompkins, aged 65, born WI.

129 Lloyd E. Miesen, nephew of Daisy M. Canterbury.

130 Aged 1 month.

131 Lloyd E. Miesen, son of Maggie Canterbury Miesen.

132 Family may have originated in Lucas Co., lA.

133 Maggie was at that time a resident of Chehabs, Lewis Co., Washington.

134 1910 Census information.

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65

Lucas & Wayne, pp. 34-35.

Ibid., p. 34; aged 40 on August 30, 1909, as per marriage license.

Tombstone date.

138 Burial in row 166, S-N, #37.

139 Lucas & Wayne, p. 35.

1^9 Elder John Lovitt, Baptist Minister, officiating.

1^1 Lucas County, lA Marriage License #94.

1*^2 Mt. Zion Cemetery Records.

1^3 The OREGONIAN, Sept. 23, 1949 issue; obituary of Arthur C. Canterbury.

144 Ibid

145 Ibid

146 Ibid
14”^ Miesen.

146 California Death Certificate #3000 03621.

149 Cremation.

159 Clark County, WA Marriage Certificate #15718.

151 George W. Frame, officiating; witness; Thelma C. Miesen.

152 Affadavit of her mother, September 25, 1959.

153 State of Nevada Certificate of Death #726455.

154 Father Bernard Geiser, officiating; witness, daughter, Carmen Miesen.

155 Cause of death bronchial pneumonia: cremation.

156 1920 Census: aged 7 years, 4 months.

15'^ 1920 Census: aged 3 years, 5 months.

156 1920 Census: aged 9 months.

159 George Nelson took his step-father’s surname.

169 Information of Rosahe Nelson Grafe.

191 Information of Sharon Marie Canterbury Langenbach.

162 Wife, Sharon Canterbury Langenbach.

193 Mother, Sharon Canterbury Langenbach.

194 Aunt. Sharon Canterbury Langenbach.

195 Sister, Sharon Canterbury Langenbach.

199 Father Frederick Lattimore. officiating; witness: John Miesen.

19'^ Los Angeles County, CA Superior Court, Book 4718, p. 12.

196 At Peffer Stock Farm (owner great-aunt, Frankie Peffer).

199 Bachelor of Science in Botany.

i'^9 Clark Co., NV, Marriage Certificate #A 140095: James Brennan, J.P., officiating.

1^1 Orange County, CA Superior Court Book, 357, p. 341.

i'^2 At home of Carmen Miesen Jemison.

i’^3 Bachelor of Science in finance.

ii'4 Took the surname Steele of his stepfather.

i'^® Information of Carol Clarke Lewis.

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Chapter III

DESCENDANTS OF

MARIAH OWENS CANTERBURY PRIMM

First Generation

1. Mariah Owens^ Canterbury^ daughter of Asa F. Canterbury and Margaret "Peggy"
Hornback. Born, 21 Oct 1812, in Bath Co., KY^. Died, 30 Apr 1872, in Menard Co., IL^. Buried in
Canterbury Cem., Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Census; 1 Sep 1850. in Menard Co., IL; p.
287. Census: 1 Jun 1860, in Athens, Twp. 17, R5W, Menard Co., IL; p. 747. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in
Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL; p. 37B.

Mariah married^ William Primm'^, son of Thomas N. Primm and Elizabeth Stallings. 12 May
1829, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL^. Born. 11 Jan 1808, in St. Clair Co., IL^. Died. 31 Aug
1882, in Menard Co., IL, 3/4 mile SE of Athens^. Buried in Canterbury Cem.. Fancy Creek Twp.,
Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 1 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL: p. 287. Census: 1 Jun 1860. in Athens
Twp., Menard Co., IL; p. 747. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL: p. 37B.
Occupation; farmer.

The Past and Present of Menard County, Illinois, page 43 1, presented the following genealogy of
the Primm family:

...The Primm family is entitled to a coat-of-arms on both sides of the house. They are descended
from Alexander De La Pryme, a gentleman of the town of Ypres. who was granted a patent of gentility by
the Roman pontiff for meritorious services .under Philip of Alsace in the second crusade. The family
having embraced the Reformed religion they were forced to leave the continent by Cardinal Richelieu
after the revocation of the edict of Nantes and they settled in England. Alexander De La Pryme removed
to the Isle of Man in 1725 and his second son, John, emigrated to America, settling in Virginia in 1750. In
deference to the prejudice existing against French names the De La was dropped and the latter pai-t of
the surname was changed to the present form of Primm. The eldest son of the emigrator. John Primm
[grandfather of William Primm], was a colonel in the Revolutionary war and in 1802 he removed
westward with his family.

...He married Marie Angelique La Roux D'Esneval. Her father was one of four brothers of the
name of La Roux D'Esneval. three of whom fled from France during the reign of terror in 1793. A portrait
of one of these is in possession of the family. He was a colonel in the bodyguard of Louis XIV and was
guillotined. Another went to San Domingo during one of the insurrections of the slaves. Two brothers
came to Canada, where one remained, while the other one went to St. Louis and was there married to
Helene, daughter of Jean Sallivit (called Lajoie) and Maria Rosa De Vialpardo. a lady of Spanish birth.
The Primm coat of arms is a poinard and cross quarterly crest - a cross. The motto is "Animose certavit"
(He has fought courageously.).

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67

Tkomaa Primm, tte father of Abram Primm [and William Primm], was a son of John Primm
mentioned above. He waa a native of Virginia and waa married in 1807 to Elizabeth Stallinga in St. Clair
county, lUinoia, whence they removed to Menard county in 1820. He waa one of aeventeen children and
died in the year 1856.

The children of William and Mariah Owens Canterbury Primm were;

2

3

4

5

6

7

1.

ii.

iii.

iv.

V.

vi.

vii.

viii.

Asa C.^ Primm.

Elizabeth Primm. Born, 1833, in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL. Died, 1839. in
Athens Twp, Menard Co., IL®. Burial: in Indian Point Cem. Menard Co., IL, near
Athens'^.

Margaret J. Primm.

WiUiam Henry Primm.

Thomas N. Primm.

Isaac H. Primm.

John Primm. Born, 23 Oct 1850, in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL. Census: 1 Jun
1860, in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL; p. 747. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens
Twp., Menard Co., IL; p. 37B.

Carlisle Primm.

Second Generation

2. Asa C.^ Primm (Mariah Owens^)®. Born, 22 Jul 1830, in Menard Co., IL. Died, 6 Mar 1898, in
Butler Co., KS. Buried in Cumberland Cem., Walnut Twp., Butler Co., KS. Census; 1 Jun 1880, in
Jackson Twp., Sumner Co., KS: ED203 SH2. Resided in Bourbon Co., KS. Occupation: raiboad laborer.

Asa married®, first, Fidelia Hall®, 27 Dec 1849, in Menard Co., IL^. Born. 21 Jul 1829. Died.
18 Sep 1859. Asa married®, second, Mary A. Moore Ryker®, 1860. Born, 25 Mar 1827, in New York^°.
Died in Butler Co., KS. Buried in Cumberland Cem., Walnut Twp., Butler Co., KS. Census; 1 Jun
1880, in Jackson Twp., Sumner Co., KS; ED203 SH2.

Asa C.and Fideha HaU Primm had .two children ®.

The children of Asa C. and Mary A. Moore Primm were:

8

ii. William G. Primm.

iii. Henry P. Primm. Born, 31 Mar 1863, in Bourbon Co., KS. Census: 1 Jun 1880. in
Jackson Twp., Sumner Co., KS: ED203 SH2.

iv. Ninian Edward Primm. Born, 4 Aug 1865, in Butler Co.. KS^°. Died. 4 Jul 1954.
in Butler Co., KS^®. Buried in Cumberland Cem., Walnut Twp., Butler Co., KS.
Census: 1 Jun 1880, in Jackson Twp., Sumner Co., KS; ED203 SH2.

V. Elbe M. Primm. Born, circa 1867, in Kansas. Census: 1 Jun 1880. in Jackson
Twp., Sumner Co., KS; ED203 SH2.

vi. Clara/Carrie Belle Primm. Born, 27 Sep 1873, in Kansas. Census; 1 Jun 1880. in
Jackson Twp,, Sumner Co., KS; ED203 SH2.

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3. Margaret Primm (Mariah Owens^)®. Born. Dec 1838, in Athens Twp.. Menard Co.. IL.
Census: 1 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 287. Census; 1 Jun 1860. in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL: p.
747. Census: 1880, in Bell Flower Twp., McLean Co.. IL; ED184 SH21. Census: 1900. in Dix Twp., Ford
Co., IL; ED62 SH5.

Margaret married Wdliam Warfield®, 11 Nov 1866, in Menard Co., IL^^. Born, Aug 1832, in
Maryland. Census: 1880, in Bellflower Twp., McLean Co., IL; ED184 SH21. Census: 1900, in Dix Twp.,
Ford Co., IL; ED62 SH5. Occupation: farmer.

The children of William and Margaret J. Primm Warfield were:

9

i. Laura® Warfield. Born, 1868.

ii. Clara Warfield. Born, 1870.

iii. Flora Warfield. Born, circa 1870, in Bellflower Twp., McLean Co., IL. Census:
1880, in Bellflower Twp., McLean Co., IL: ED184 SJ21.

iv. Armitta Warfield. Born, circa 1872, in BeUflower Twp., McLean Co.. IL. Census;
1880, in BeUflower Twp., McLean Co., IL; ED184 SH21.

V. Leonard H. "Len” Warfield. Born, Aug 1874, in Bell Flower Twp., McLean Co., IL.
Census: 1880, in BeU Flower Twp., McLean Co., IL: ED184 SH21. Census: 1900. in
Dix Twp., Ford Co., IL; ED62 SH5. Census: 8 Jan 1920, in Dix Twp.. Ford Co.. IL;
ED4 SH4A. Occupation: farmer. He married Annie Punke.

vi. Mary B. Warfield. Born, Mar 1877, in BeU Flower Twp.. McLean Co.. IL. Census:
1880, in BeU Flower Twp., McLean Co., IL; ED184 SH21. Census: 1900. in Dix
Twp., Ford Co., IL; ED62 SH5. Census: 1920. in Dix Twp., Ford Co., IL: ED4
SH4A12.

vii. Albert G. Warfield.

4. William Henryk Primm (Mariah Owens^)®. Born, 19 Feb 1842, in Athens Twp., Menard Co.,
IL^®. Died, 22 Nov 1915, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA^®. Buried in Norwood Cem., Otter Creek
Twp., Lucas Co., lA^^. Census: 1 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 287. Census: 1880. in Otter Creek
Twp., Lucas Co., lA. Census; 19 Apr 1910, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; ED84 SHI. Occupation:
farmer.

William married® Katherine Perrine®, circa 1869^®. Born, 2 Feb 1852, in Illinois^®. Died, 2
Mar 1934, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA^®. Buried in Norwood Cem., Otter Creek Twp., Lucas
Co., lA^"^. Census; 1880, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA. Census; 19 Apr 1910, in Otter Creek Twp..
Lucas Co., lA; ED84SH1. Census: 21 Jan 1920, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co.. lA; ED91 SH2.

The children of William Henry and Katherine Perrine Primm were:

i. Maggie L.® Primm. Born, circa 1870, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co.. lA. Census:
1880, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA. She married M. E. Easton. 19 Apr
1896. in Norwood, Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA.

ii. Charles W. Primm. Born, 1872, in Otter Creek Twp.. Lucas Co., lA^®. Died. 1951,
in Norwood. Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co.. lA^®. Buried in Norwood Cem.. Otter
Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA^®. Census: 1880, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co.. lA.
Census: 19 Apr 1910, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co.. lA; ED84 SHI. Census: 21
Jan 1920, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; ED91 SH2. He married Ida M.
Roberts, circa 1903.

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69

5. Thomas N.^ Primm (Mariah Owens^)^^. Born, 24 Mar 1844, in Athens Twp., Menard Co.. IL.
Died, Mar 1920, in Auburn Ave., Chariton. Lucas Co.. lA. Buried in Norwood Cem., Otter Creek Twp..
Lucas Co., lA^®. Census: 1 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 287. Census: 1 Jun 1860, in Athens Twp..
Menard Co., IL; p. 747. Census: 2 Jul 1880, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; EDIOI SH7. Census:
1900, in Chariton, Chariton Twp., Lucas Co., lA; ED71 SH13. Census: Jan. 1920, on Auburn Ave..
Chariton, Lucas Co., lA; ED85 SH6. Occupation: farmer

Thomas married, first, Adelia Perrine®, 25 Jan 1866, in Menard Co., IL^®. Born, 26 Dec 1846,
in Indiana^®. Died, 27 Jun 1893, in Lucas, Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA^'^. Buried: Jun 1893. in
Norwood Cem., Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA. Census: 1880, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co.. lA.
Thomas married, second, Mrs. Flora "Belle" Wheeler Swanson, daughter of John William Wheeler and
Mary L. Rubble, 31 Mar 1898, in Lucas Co., lA^^. Born, Nov 1866, in Iowa. Died. 1920, in Chariton.
Chariton Twp., Lucas Co., lA^®. Buried in Walker Cemetery, Chariton Twp., Lucas Co., lA. Census:
1900, in Chariton, Chariton Twp, Lucas Co., lA; ED71 SH13. Census: 1920, in Auburn Ave., Chariton.
Lucas Co., lA; ED85 SH6.

Thomas N. Primm, born in Athens Township, Menard County, Illinois, settled his family in
Otter Creek Township, Lucas County, Iowa, in 1870. There he acquired a valuable property of 280 acres
and farmed until his retirement in 1900. At which time he moved to Chariton in Lucas County and left
the management of the farm to his son, John.

The children of Thomas N. and Adelia Perrine Primm were:

10

11

12

i. Annie^ Primm. Born, 1867. Died, circa 1873^L

ii. Martha L. "Mattie" Primm.

ui. Nina J. Primm. Born, 13 Feb 1873, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA. Census:
1880, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA. She married William S. Kelley, 1 Mar
1903.

iv. WiUiam "Newton" Primm.

V. John Henry Primm.

6. Isaac H.^ Primm (Mariah Owens^)®. Born, Apr 1847, in Athens Twp., Menard Co.. IL. Resided.
1876, in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL. Census: 1 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 287. Census: 1 Jun
1860, in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL; p. 747. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens, Twp. 17. Range 6W,
Menard Co., IL; p. 37. Census: 1880, Belle Praire Twp., Livingston Co., IL; ED109 SHll. Census: 1900.
on Ehn St., Mason City, Mason City Twp., Mason Co., IL; ED64 SH7. Occupation: harness maker.

Isaac married® Anna M. Roberts®, 1867. Born, Feb 1852, in Illinois. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in
Athens, Twp. 17, Range 6W, Menard Co., IL; p. 37. Census: 1880, in Belle Prairie Twp, Livingston Co..
IL; ED109 SHll. Census: 1900, in Elm St., Mason City, Mason City Twp., Mason Co., IL; ED64 SH7.

The children of Isaac H. and Anna M. Roberts Primm were:

i. Margaret M.® Primm. Born, circa 1868, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 20 Jul 1870.
in Athens. Twp. 17, Range 6W, Menard Co.. IL; p. 37. Census: 1880, in Belle
Prairie Twp., Livingston Co.. IL; ED109 SHll.

ii. Elvira "Ella" M. Primm. Born, Feb 1872, in Illinois. Census: 1880. in Belle Prairie
Twp.. Livingston Co., IL; ED109 SHll. Census: 1900, on Elm St., Mason City.
Mason Co., IL; ED64 SH7.

iii. Homer Primm. Born, Mar 1874, in Illinois. Census: 1880, in Belle Prairie Twp..
Livingston Co., IL; ED109 SHll. Census: 1900, on Elm St, Mason City. Mason
Co., IL; ED64 SH7. Occupation: harness maker. Homer married Clara, surname
unknown, circa 1897.

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7. Carlisle^ Primm (Mariah Owens^). Born, 24 Apr 1854, in Athens Twp.. Menard Co.. IL.
Census: 1 Jun 1860, in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL; p. 747. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens Twp..
Menard Co., IL; p. 37B. Census: 1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED139 SH19.

Carlisle married Mary C. Reagh. Born, circa 1854. in Illinois. Census; 1880, in Athens
Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED 139 SH19.

The children of Carlisle and Mary C. Reagh Primm were:

i. Edith^ Primm. Born, circa 1877, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Census;
1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co.. IL; ED 139 SH19.

ii. Ernest S. Primm. Born, 1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL^^. Census: 1880.
in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED139 SH19.

Third Generation

8. William G.^ Primm (Asa C.^, Mariah Owens^). Born, Apr 1861. in Illinois. Census; 1 Jun
1880, in Jackson Twp., Sumner Co., KS; ED203 SH2. Census: 1900, in Walnut Twp., Butler Co.. KS:
ED2 SH6. Census: Jan 1920, in Butler Co., KS; ED200 SH225.

WiUiam married Maggie Lou Hughes, 4 Feb 1899, in Butler Co., KS^®. Born, Feb 1867. in
Missouri. Died, 1963, in Butler Co., KS^°. Buried in Cumberland Cem., Walnut Twp., Butler Co.,
Census: 1900, in Walnut Twp., Butler Co., KS; ED2 SH6. Census; 1920, in Butler Co., KS; ED200 SH2.

The children of William G. and Maggie Lou Hughes Primm were;

i. Alblina'^ Primm. Born, Nov 1899, in Walnut Twp., Butler Co., KS. Census; 1900,
in Walnut Twp., Butler Co.. KS; ED2 SH6.

ii. Asa Hughes Primm. Born, 1904, in Walnut Twp., Butler Co., KS^'^. Died, 1971, in
Butler Co., KS^°. Buried in Cumberland Cem., Walnut Twp., Butler Co.. KS.
Census: Jan 1920, in Butler Co., KS; ED200 SH2.

iii. George B. Primm. Born, 12 May 1906, in Walnut Twp., Butler Co., KS^®. Died.
Sep 1966, in Augusta, Butler Co., KS^®. Buried in Elmwood Cem.. Augusta, Butler
Co.. KS. Census: 1920, in Butler Co., KS; ED200 SH2. He married Ilene. surname
unknown.

9. Albert G.^ Warfield (Margaret J.2, Mariah Owens^). Born, Nov 1878, in Bell Flower Twp..
McLean Co., IL. Census: 1880. in BeU Flower Twp., McLean Co., IL: ED184 SH21. Census: 1900. in Dix
Twp., Ford Co.. IL; ED62 SH5. Census: 1920, in Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL; EDS SH3. Occupation:
farmer.

Albert married Dena Onken. Born, circa 1882. in Illinois. Census: 1920, in Drummer Twp..
Ford Co.. IL; EDS SH3.

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The children of Albert G. and Dena Onken Warfield were:

i. Lauretta‘S Warfield. Born in Ford Co., IL.

ii. Ralph A. Warfield. Born, circa 1912. in Ford Co.. IL. Census: 1920, in Drummer
Twp., Ford Co., IL; ED5 SH3.

iii. Richard Warfield. Born, circa 1914, in Ford Co.. IL. Census: 1920. in Drummer
Twp., Ford Co., IL; ED5 SH3.

iv. Frank Warfield. Born, Sep 1916, in Ford Co., IL. Census: 1920, in Drummer
Twp., Ford Co., IL; ED5 SH3.

V. Margery Warfield. Born, Nov 1917, in Ford Co., IL. Census: 1920. in Drummer
Twp., Ford Co., IL; EDS SH3.

10. Martha L. "Mattie"^ Primm {Thomas N.^, Mariah Owens^). Born, 1 Aug 1868, in Iowa. Resided
in Holden, Johnson Co., MO. Census: 2 Jul 1880, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA: EDIOI SH7.
Census: 1910, in Johnson Co., MO; 055 0104 OlO. Census: 8 Jan 1920, in Chilhowee Twp., Johnson Co..
MO; ED 109 SH2B.

Mattie married William A. Lovell, 12 Nov 1891, in Norwood, Lucas Co., lA. Born, circa 1869.
in lUinois. Census: 1910, in Johnson Co., MO; 055 0104 010. Census: 8 Jan 1920, in Chilhowee Twp..
Johnson Co., MO; ED 109 SH2B. Occupation: farmer.

The children of William A. and Martha L. Primm Lovell were;

i. Hazel^ Lovell. Born, circa 1896, in Iowa. Census: 1910, in Johnson Co., MO: 055
0104 010. Census: 8 Jan 1920, in Chilhowee Twp., Johnson Co., MO: ED 109
SH2B.

ii. Glenn Lovell. Born, circa 1898, in Iowa. Census: 1910, in Johnson Co., MO: 055
0104 010. Census: 8 Jan 1920, in Chilhowee Twp., Johnson Co.. MO; ED 109
SH2B. Occupation: farmer.

11. William "Newton"^ Primm (Thomas N.^, Mariah Owens^). Born, 1 Aug 1875, in Otter Creek
Twp., Lucas Co., lA. Resided in Lakeland, NE. Census: 2 Jul 1880, in Otter Creek Twp.. Lucas Co., lA:
EDlOl SH7. Census; 7 Jan 1920, in Kenesaw Twp., Adams Co.. NE; EDIT SHIOB.

Newton married Kate F., surname unknown. Born, circa 1877, in Iowa. Census: 7 Jan 1920, in
Kenesaw Twp., Adams Co., NE; EDIT SHIOB.

The children of William Newton and Kate F. Primm were:

i. Maude‘S Primm. Born, circa 1901, in Nebraska. Census: 7 Jan 1920. in Kenesaw
Twp., Adams Co., NE; EDIT SHIOB.

ii. Thomas Primm. Born, circa 1906, in Nebraska. Census: 7 Jan 1920. in Kenesaw
Twp., Adams Co., NE; EDIT SHIOB.

12. John Henryk Primm (Thomas N.^. Mariah Owens^). Born, Feb 1878. in Otter Creek Twp..
Lucas Co., lA^®. Died, 1947. in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co.. lA^^. Buried in Norwood Cem., Otter
Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA^*^. Census; 2 Jul 1880, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; EDIOI SH7.
Census: 1900 Census: 22 Apr 1910. in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA: ED84 SH2B. Census: 19 Jan
1920. in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co.. lA: ED91 SHIA. Occupation: farmer.

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John married lola L. Ashby, daughter of Thompson D. Ashby and Lei L. Pfrimmer. 1 Mar
1903, in Lucas Co., lA^L Born, 8 Nov 1882, in lowa^^. Died, 1936, in Otter Creek Twp.. Lucas Co.. lA.
Buried in Norwood Cem., Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., IA^°. Census: 22 Apr 1910, in Otter Creek
Twp., Lucas Co., lA; ED84. Census: 19 Jan 1920, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; ED91 SHIA.

The following biographical information was taken from History of Lucas and Wayne Counties,
Iowa , pages 263-4:

A native of Lucas county, John H. Primm is the owner of eighty fertile acres in Otter Creek
township and also cultivates the family farm of two hundred and eighty acres....

John H. Primm has always been a resident of Otter Creek township, where he was reared and
grew to manhood. In the acquirement of his education he attended the common schools of his locality and
early became acquainted with agricultural methods under the guidance of his father. Setting out of his
own accord, he has acquired eighty acres of land in Otter Creek township, well improved and equipped
with all modern machinery. Since the retirement of the father from active farm work in 1900. when the
latter moved to Chariton, he has also had entire charge of the management of the home farm a valuable
property of two hundred acres....

Broad and liberal-minded, Mr. Primm takes an active interest in the public life of his community,
serving at present as a member of the township board of trustees. He is also a warm champion of the
cause of education and for eight years has served as a member of the school board. Mrs. Primm is a
member of the Methodist Episcopal church and her husband affiliates with the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, his membership being with Norwood Lodge, No. 490. Although yet a young man, Mr. Primm has
become recognized as one of the substantial agriculturists of his locality and enjoys the high regard and
confidence of all with whom he comes into contact.

The children of John Henry and lola L. Ashby Primm were:

i. Ardys Marjorie^ Primm. Born, 2 Jan 1904, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co.. lA.
Census: 22 Apr 1910, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; ED84. Census: 19 Jan
1920, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; ED91 SHIA.

ii. Eleanor Janice Primm. Born, 22 Mar 1906, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co.. lA.
Census: 22 Apr 1910, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; ED84. Census: 19 Jan
1920, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; ED91 SHIA.

iii. John "Gerald" Primm. Born, 24 Sep 1907, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA.
Census: 22 Apr 1910, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA: ED84. Census: 19 Jan
1920, in Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; ED91 SHIA.

iv. Anna Adelia Lei Primm. Born, 30 Mar 1909. in Otter Creek Twp.. Lucas Co..
lA^^. Died, 1971, in Norwood, Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co.. lA^^. Buried in
Norwood Cem., Otter Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA^^. Census: 22 Apr 1910, in Otter
Creek Twp., Lucas Co., lA; ED84. Census: 19 Jan 1920, in Otter Creek Twp.,
Lucas Co., lA: ED91 SHIA. She married Ludwig Diamond.

DESCENDANTS OF MARIAH OWENS CANTERBURY PRIMM

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Notes and References

^ Antioch Christian Church of Cantrall, Illinois, Springfield, IL: 1984, 977.356/C3/K2g: History of
Sangamon County, Illinois, Int. Pub. Co., Chicago, IL, 1881, in custody of Family History
Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT; J. C. Powell, History of the
Early Settlers of Sangamon Co.,. Illinois, Edwin Wilson Co., Springfield IL, 1876.
977.356/H@/POW, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA.

^ Cemeteries of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon Co.. IL, Gen. Soc.. 1994. in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 21.

^ Antioch.

Ibid.: Powell.

® CD 002: Sangamon County, IL Marriages,

® AUers. Hohimer, and Gochanour, Menard County, Illinois, Cemeteries, Volume III; died age
14(?); daughter of Wm. andM. Primm.

^ Ibid.

® Powell.

® Menard County, IL Marriage Book A, p. 77.

Cumberland Cemetery Records.

Menard County, IL Marriage Book A, p. 306.

Residing with brother, Leonard Warfield.

Norwood Cemetery Records.

Burial in row N, N-S, #2.

1910 Census information.

Burial in row 3 S-N, #6.

Lucas County, Iowa, Cemetery Records, Walsworth Pub., 977.71/L93Lu, in custody of Los
Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles, California: Powell.

Burial in row 1 1 S-N.

Menard County, IL Marriage Book A, p. 290.

Lucas County, Iowa, Cemetery Records, Walsworth Pub., 977.71/L93Lu, in custody of I-X)s
Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles, California.

Died aged 6.

Lucas County, lA Marriage Records.

Walker Cemetery Records.

1880 Census: aged 3 months.

3 nephews: Harry, born Nov. 1892; Clyde, born Sep. 1894; Earl, born Feb. 1897.

Butler County, KS, Marriage Book 6, p. 41: The Rev. B. Watts, officiating.

Located in the SW 1/4 of Section 24.

Social Security Death Index.

1910 census information.

Burial: east of gate, row 16 N-S, #6.

Lucas County, Iowa Marriage Records.

History of Lucas and Wayne Counties, Iowa, 977.78, H2s, in custody of Family History Library,
Salt Lake City. UT, 35 NW Temple St.. Salt Lake City, UT, p. 250.

Burial: east of gate, row 16 N-S. #7.

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Chapter IV

DESCENDANTS OF
CARLISLE HARRISON CANTERBURY

First Generation

Carlisle Harrison Canterbury and Emily Morgan Canterbury

couixesy of Ruth Gagnon

DESCENDANTS OF CARLISLE HARRISON CANTERBURY

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1. Carlisle Harrison^ Canterbury^ son of Asa F. Canterbury and Margaret "Peggy" Hornback.
Born, 5 Dec 1814, in Bath Co., KY^. Birth(2): 4 Dec 1814“^. Died, 27 Nov 1880, in Athens, Menard Co..
IL^. Census: 1840. in Des Moines Co., lA; p. 163. Census; 9 Oct 1850. in Danville, FUnt River Twp..
Des Moines Co., lA; p. 423. Census: 1 Jun 1860, in Athens, Twp 17. Range 5W, Menard Co.. IL: p. 748.
Census; 20 Jul 1870, in Athens. Twp. 17. Range 5W, Menard Co., IL; p. 36^. Census: 18 Jun 1880. in
Athens, Menard Co.. IL: ED139 SH15. Occupation: farmer.

Carlisle married® Emily L. Morgan'^, daughter of William Morgan and Sarah Vance. 25 Aug
1836, in Des Moines Co., lA®. Marriage(2); 11 Aug 1836. Marriage hcense, 8 Aug 1836®. Born, 27 Jul
1821, in Fayette Co., IN, near Alpine®. Died, 4 Jul 1893, in Athens, Menard Co., IL. Buried in Hall
Cemetery, Athens, IL. Census; 9 Oct 1850, in Danville, Flint River Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 1
Jun 1860, in Athens, Twp. 7, Range 5W, Menard Co., IL: p. 748. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens, Twp.
17. Range 5W, Menard Co., IL; p. 36. Census: 18 Jun 1880, in Athens, Menard Co.. IL; ED139 SH15.

Carlisle Harrison Canterbury was born in Bath County, Kentucky, but at about the age of
eleven his father moved the family to Sangamon County, Illinois. Having been born at the conclusion of
the War of 1812, it seems likely his middle name was in honor of Brigadier General Wilham Henry
Harrison. Before 1836 Carlisle and his brother, Isaac, had become residents of Des Moines County.
Iowa, where Carlisle married Emily L. Morgan, and Isaac married her sister, Elizabeth. At the time of
the 1840 census Carlisle had a son and a daughter.

When Carlisle's brother, Isaac, died in 1848, Carlisle served as administrator of the estate. The
settlement he made was protested by Isaac’s widow. In 1851 Carlisle left Des Moines County, Iowa, and
returned with his family to Menard County, Illinois. Carlisle and Emily joined the Antioch Christian Church at
Cantrall by letter on December 7, 1851. Carlisle became an elder of the church.

Carlisle purchased about 220 1/2 acres, 130 of which were fenced and under cultivation, four of
which were in orchard and 90 in timber. Oliver Perry Canterbury deeded his brother. Carlisle
Harrison Canterbury, three tracts on May 7, 1853 as recorded in Menard County, Illinois, Deed Book 7.
pages 88-89. These were; 26 1/2 acres in section 7. 13 1/2 acres in section 18, and 10 acres in section 18,
all of which were in township 17, range 7W. In 1858 Carlisle held property in sections 8 and 20 of Fancy
Creek Township, and in section 24 of Salisbury Township, both in Sangamon County.

Carlisle's wife, Emily, filed for a Dependent Mother's Pension based on the service of her son,
William, who died of measles at Camp Holt, Kentucky, during the Civil War. Her request was denied.

The affidavits produced by Emily told us that her "husband was very fleshy and was never able
to do anything after 1851 when he was ruptured while working with a yoke of steers." Thereafter
Carlisle could not support his family. Emily testified further that the family had eight horses, six or
seven cows, and perhaps five or six other cattle, twenty-five sheep, and twenty-five or thirty hogs. They
owned one good wagon and an old spring wagon. They had an old framed four room house until 1865 at
which time a new house was built at a cost of 810,000.00 with $5,000.00 still owing. In 1865 cliey had
$1,000.00 at interest obtained from the sale of cattle and grain. In 1873 Carlisle went into bankruptcy and everything
was sold. The farm was mortgaged to Jonathan Miller and in 1888, $5,000.00 was still owing.

The children of Carlisle Harrison and Emily Morgan Canterbury were;

2

3

i. Asa C.^ Canterbury.

ii. Sarah Canterbury.

iii. Eliza Jane Canterbury. Born, 30 Apr 1841, in Danville, Des Moines Co., lA.
Died, 2 Dec 1845, in Des Moines Co., lA.

iv. Wilham M. Canterbury-*-®. Born, 2 May 1843. in Burlington Twp.. Des Moines
Co.. lA. Birth(2): 19 Aug 1843^^. Died. 7" Nov 1861, tn Camp Holt. KY. Census: 9
Oct 1850, in Danville Twp.. Des Moines Co.. lA: p. 423. Census: 1 Jun 1860, in
Athens Twp.. Menard Co., IL; p. 748.

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4

5

6

7

8
9

William M. Canterbury enlisted as a private in the 28th Regiment, Company
F, of the Illinois Volunteer Infantry on August 2. 1861, at Athens. Illinois. He died
of measles on November 7. 1861, at Camp Holt. Kentucky.

V. Ruth Ann Canterbury.

vi. Elizabeth Canterbury. Born. 9 Jun 1848. in Danville, Des Moines Co., lA^^. Died.
9 Jun 1848, in Des Moines Co., lA^^.

vii. Eliza Canterbury. Born, 14 May 1849, in Danville. Des Moines Co.. lA^^. Died. 9
Sep 1851, in Sangamon Co., IL^^,

viii. Isaac G. Canterbury. Born, 6 Jul 1851, in Danville, Des Moines Co., lA^^. Died. 4
Jan 1858, in Sangamon Co., IL^^.

ix. Oliver "Perry" Canterbury.

X. Charles Fremont Canterbury.

xi. Newton Carlisle Canterbury.

xii. Lincoln G. "Link" Canterbury.

xiii. Laura Emily Canterbury.

Second Generation

2. Asa C.^ Canterbury (Carlisle Harrison^)^^. Born, 1 Jun 1837, in Burlington Twp.. Des Moines
Co., lA^^. Died, 21 Sep 1892, in Gibson City, Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL*-^. Buried in Drummer Twp.
Cem, Gibson City, Ford Co., IL. Census: 1 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 287. Census: 30 Sep 1860,
in Sangamon Co., P.O. Williamsville, IL; p. 742. Census: 20 Jul 1870, P.O. Paxton, Drummer Twp.,
Ford Co., IL. Census: 22 Jun 1880, in Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL; ED 110 SH42. Occupation: farmer.

Asa C. married® Margaret A. England^®, daughter of David England and Margaret Higgins,
1 Nov 1855^^. Born, 28 Mar 1838, in Sangamon Co., IL. Baptism: 15 May 1864, in Antioch Christian
Church, Sangamon Co., IL. Died, 1906, in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL. Burial in Drummer Twp. Cem.
Gibson City, Ford Co., IL. Census: 30 Sep 1860, in Sangamon Co., P.O. WiUiamsville. IL: p. 742.
Census: 20 Jul 1870, P.O. Paxton, Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL. Census: 22 Jun 1880. in Drummer
Twp., Ford Co.. IL; EDllO SH42. Census: 9 Jun 1900, in Gibson City. Ford Co.. IL: ED63 SH8.

The children of Asa C. and Margaret A. England Canterbury were:

10 i. Emma C.® Canterbury.

ii. Chloe Canterbury. Born, 1859. in Sangamon Co., IL. Died. 1929. in Ford C’o.. IL.
Buried in Drummer Twp. Cemetery, Gibson City. Ford Co.. IL. Census; 30 Sep
1860, in Sangamon Co., P.O. Williamsville, IL; p. 742. Census: 20 Jul 1870. in P.O.
Paxton. Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL; p. 38. She married, first, Mr. Carlock. She
married, second, W, "George" Riley.

iii. Rose Canterbury. Born, circa 1860. Census; 20 Jul 1870, in P.O. Paxton,
Drummer Twp., Ford Co.. IL; p. 38. Census; 22 Jun 1880, in Drummer Twp., Ford
Co.. IL; EDllO SH41. She married, first, Dick Bailey. She married, second. Mr.

Richman.

iv. William F. S. Canterbury. Born, 18.62. Died. 1921. Buried in Drummer Twp.
Cem. Gibson City, Ford Co.. IL. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in P,0. Paxton. Drummer
Twp.. Ford Co.. IL; p. 38. Census: 22 Jun 1880, in Drummer Twp.. Ford Co., IL:
EDllO SH42.

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V. Fannie F. Canterbury. Born, Sep 1864, in Ford Co., IL. Died. 1937, in Gibson
City, Drummer Twp.. Ford Co., IL. Buried in Drummer Twp. Cem. Gibson City,
Ford Co., IL. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in P.O. Paxton. Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL: p.
38. Census: 22 Jun 1880, in Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL. She married James
Aaron Pence, circa 1886, in Ford Co., IL^^.

vi. Ada Canterbury. Born, Jan 1869, in Illinois. Census: 20 Jul 1870. in P.O.
Paxton, Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL: p. 38. Census: 22 Jun 1880. in Drummer
Twp., Ford Co., IL: EDllO SH42. Census: 9 Jun 1900, in Gibson City, Ford Co..
IL: ED63 SH8.

vii. Hattie B. Canterbury.

viii. Adrienne Canterbury. Born, Aug 1874, in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL. Died, 1921.
in Gibson City, Ford Co.. IL. Buried in Drummer Twp. Cemetery, Gibson City.
Ford Co., IL. Census: 22 Jun 1880, in Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL: EDllO SH42.
Census: 9 Jun 1900, in Gibson City, Drummer Twp, Ford Co., IL; ED63 SH8.
Census: Jan 1920, in Gibson, Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL; ED6 SH8.

ix. Jennie "Holland" Canterbury. Born, Aug 1878, in Ford Co., IL. Died, 1955. in
Gibson City, Ford Co., IL. Buried in Drummer Twp. Cemetery, Gibson City, Ford
Co., IL. Census: 22 Jun 1880, in Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL; EDllO SH42.
Census: 9 Jun 1900, in Gibson City, Drummer Twp, Ford Co., IL: ED63 SH8.
Occupation: teacher. She married C. E. Phillips in Ford Co., IL^^.

3.

Sarah^ Canterbury (Carlisle Harrison^)^*^. Born, 28 Feb 1839. in Burlington Twp.. Des Moines

Co., lA^^. Census: 9 Oct 1850. in
Danville Twp., Des Moines Co.. lA: p.
423. Died, after 1905. Census; 1860,
in Menard Co., P.O. Athens. IL; p.
748. Census: 21 Jun 1880, in
Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL: EDllO
SH41. Resided. 1905, in Ford Co.. IL

Sarah married® Hugh
"Wilson" Fuqua^®. 29 Jul 1855, in
Menard Co., IL^®. Born. 12 Mar
1835, in Kentucky. Census: 1 Jun
1860. in Menard Co., P.O. Athens.
IL: p. 748. Census: 21 Jun 1880. in
Drummer Twp., Ford Co.. IL; EDllO
SH41. Census: 7 Jun 1900. in La
Grange, Precinct 84. Weld Co.. CO:
ED204 SH3B. Resided. 1905. in Ford
Co.. IL.

Sarah Canterbury Fuqua
courtesy of Ruth Gagnon

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The children of Wilson and Sarah Canterbury Fuqua were:

12

13

14

15

i. Asa "Monroe"^ Fuqua. Born, circa 1856, in Athens Twp.. Menard Co., IL. Census:
1 Jun 1860, in Menard Co., P.O. Athens, IL; p. 748.

ii. Ruth "Anna" Fuqua. Born, circa 1859, in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL. Census: 1
Jun 1860, in Menard Co.. P.O. Athens. IL; p. 748. She married George M. Darby
in Ford Co., IL^®.

iii. John W. Fuqua.

iv. Elvira Fuqua. Born, 1863, in Ford Co., IL.

V. Edward Wdliam Fuqua.

vi. Cletus Fuqua. Born. 1865, in Ford Co., IL.

vii. Henry Fuqua.

viii. Oliver C. Fuqua.

ix. Frank Fuqua. Born, Aug 1871, in Ford Co., IL. Census: 1900. in Earlville. Earl
Twp., La Salle Co., IL: ED47 SH6.

X. Ora Fuqua. Born, circa 1872, in Ford Co.. IL. Census; 21 Jun 1880. in Drummer
Twp., Ford Co., IL; ED110SH4I.

xi. Bert Fuqua. Born, 1878, in Ford Co.. IL. Census: 21 Jun 1880. in Drummer Twp..
Ford Co., IL; EDI 10 SH41.

4. Ruth Ann^ Canterbury (Carlisle Harrison^)^®. Born, 28 Oct 1845. in Des Moines Co.. lA, near
Middletown^®. Baptism; 15 May 1864. in Antioch Christian Church, Sangamon Co., IL. Died. 1917. in
Johnson Co., WY^®. Burial in Willow Grove Cem., Buffalo. Johnson Co.. WY. Census: 9 Oct 1850. in
Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 423. Census: 1 Jun 1860. in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL; p. 748.
Census: 1900, in Election Precinct 4, Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY:ED31 SHI.

Ruth Ann married® William Henry "Harrison" Holland^®, son of Turner Holland and Nancy
Cantrall. 12 Feb 1867. in Menard Co.. IL^L Born. 28 Oct 1840. in Virginians. Birth(2): Oct 183923.
Died, Dec 1906. in Johnson Co., WY. Burial in Willow Grove Cem., Buffalo. Johnson Co.. WY. Census;
14 Nov 1850, in Sangamon Co., IL; p. 251. Census: 1900, in Election Precinct 4. Buffalo. Johnson Co.,
WY;ED31SH1.

W. H. H. Holland was one of the original proprietors of the village of Cantrall which was
organized in October of 1872. Elaine Holland Hough, his great-granddaughter, authored the following
biographical information about William Henry "Harrison" Holland which was published in Buffalo's
First Century . a centennial publication published in 1984.

Over 100 years ago, William Henry Harrison Holland, intrigued by the opportunities he saw in
the rugged frontier of Wyoming Territory, decided to leave his home in Sangamon County, Illinois, and
came to Buffalo to start a new life with his family.

Born October 28, 1840. he was always called "Harrison" by the family, and later used just his
initials. W. H. He was never called William. His family had followed the traditional western migration
through the years, coming from Virginia to Kentucky, then on to Ohio, eventually settling in Illinois near
Springfield.

During the Civil War. in July 1862. when not quite 22 years old, he enlisted in Company C of the
114th THinnia Volunteers, and was in several battles and was wounded three times. In June 1864. he and
his cousin Albert Cantrall, were captured by Confederate forces at the battle of Guntown. Mississippi,
and they spent nine months in prison before being released. Weakened by his ordeal. Cantrall died
enroute home^.

Following his discharge on July 1. 1865, Holland returned to his home in Illinois where he had a
farm and also raised and traded hogs. On February 12. 1867, he was married to Ruth Ann Canterbury of
Menard County, Illinois.

3 They were imprisoned in the infamous Andersonville Prison for six months.

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First coming to tlie Laramie Plains of Wyoming in the fall of 1879. Holland worked as a cowboy
before going north to Johnson County in the winter of 1880 to look for a permanent location in which to
settle.

When Holland first came to Buffalo, the military reservation extended from Fort McKinney for
six miles in every direction. At the eastern edge of the reservation, a road house was operated by a man
named O'Malley, and in 1880 Holland bought the relinquishment on the homestead where the road house
was located and returned to Illinois that fall to arrange financing to buy cattle. He formed the Des Moines
Cattle Company in partnership with a relative by marriage named Gibson who was from Des Moines.

The Holland family, which included two sons, Albert Carlisle, age 11. and Charles Turner, age
10, left their home in Illinois, traveling by train to Cheyenne where they spent their first winter in
Wyoming. In the spring of 1881, the family made the trip to Buffalo in two wagons and an aimy
ambulance, a journey which took them three weeks.

Their first home was an old log bxulding at the O'Malley road house, and that same year. Holland
went to Idaho where he purchased cattle from Mormon ranchers on the Snake River. With very few
landmarks or trails to guide him, he trailed 1,000 head of cattle back to Johnson County, turning them
loose on the open range near Lake DeSmet.

Tragedy struck the family that first winter in Johnson County when young Charles was killed
while riding his pony to deliver a message to the Cullen Watt ranch. The horse fell on the frozen ground
and the boy was killed instantly.

Holland was the first settler in Johnson County to file final proof on his homestead after
complying with the eight months residence required^. Prospering financially, he enlarged and acquired
more ranch holdings. On October 2. 1882, he was appointed to fill out the unexpired term of one of the
county commissioners and that fall was elected to a full two-year term, serving from 1883-1885. Johnson
County at this time included all of Johnson, Sheridan, and Big Horn counties along with portions of
Washakie and Hot Springs counties. Holland was chairman of the county commissioners at the time the
county courthouse was built in Buffalo in 1884 and his name appears on the cornerstone.

In 1883 Holland built a home in Buffalo on land deeded to him by Mrs. Juliet W. Hart who
stipxdated that the house must cost "at least $2,500." This house, constructed of handmade bricks, was
the first two-story brick home in Buffalo. The Holland family moved into their new home on Christmas
Day, 1883, and many family Christmas celebrations have been held there in the 100 years since.

The house, at 312 North Main, is still owned by the Holland family to which it has been "home"
for five generations, and is the only pioneer home in Buffalo still owned by the original family. The
present owners are Mr. and Mrs. William C. Holland. Although W, H. Holland was a rancher he always
lived in Buffalo after this house was constructed.

In addition to ranching, W. H. Holland planted many trees in the new, largely treeless area to
which he had moved. In addition to planting a 10 acre tree claim adjoining his homestead, he also brought
cottonwood trees by wagon from the sand bar of Powder River, some 40 miles away, to plant at this home
in Buffalo. Three of these trees still stand in the yard there. He also was involved in the development of
irrigation systems in the county.

He was a charter member of Anchor Lodge No. 7 A.F. & A.M. Goldenrod Chapter of the Eastern
Star, and V.K. Post No. 74, Grand Army of the Republic.

Ownership of the ranch passed out of the Holland family in the late 1890's although Holland
continued to operate the ranch until his death in December, 1906. Mrs. Holland continued to live in the
family home until her death in 1917 when she was lolled in one of the county's first fatal traffic accidents.

The children of William Henry "Harrison" and Ruth Ann Canterbury Holland were;

16 i. Albert C.^ Holland.

ti. Charles T. Holland. Born, circa 1872, in Cantrall, Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon
Co., IL^^. Died, circa 1883. in Johnson Co., WY.
iii. male Holland. Died in infancy.

The patent for this homestead was issued in 1884 for 160 acres and became pan of the Holland ranch on Clear
Creek.

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5. Oliver "Perry’’^ Canterbury (Carlisle Harrison^)^'^. Born, 4 Dec 1854. in Athens, Menard Co.,
IL^®. Died, 26 Oct 1941, in Denver, Denver Co., CO^. Buried. Hall Cem.. Athens. Menard Co.. IL.
Census: 1 Jun 1860. in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL: p. 748. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens Twp..
Menard Co., IL; p. 36. Census: 18 Jun 1880, Ux Athens Precinct, Menard Co.. IL: ED139 SH15. Census:
18 Jun 1900, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL: EDI 10 SHll. Census: 1910, in Oliver, Precinct
#6, Johnson Co., WY: ED71 SH5. Census: 7 Jan 1920, at 67 Sherman St.. Denver. CO: ED82 SH6.
Occupation: farmer.

Perry married Emma Laura Keene, 19 Aug 1874, in Menard Co.. IL^®. Born, 8 Jun 1853. in
Ohio^. Died, 19 Jul 1903, in Denver, Arapahoe Co., CO*^.

The children of Oliver Perry and Emma Laura Keene Canterbury were::

17

18

19

i. Belle Martha^ Canterbury. Born, 9 Jul 1875, in Athens, Menard Co.. IL. Census;
18 Jun 1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED139 SH15. Died, 1 Jul 1930,
Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL. She married Samuel Kincaid. 17 Aug 1897.

ii. Laura "Pearl" Canterbury.

iii. Vena "Olive" Canterbury. Born, 19 Apr 1879. in Athens. Menard Co., IL^"^. Died.
1969, Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY. Census; 18 Jun 1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard
Co., IL; ED139 SH15. Census: 18 Jun 1900, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co..
IL: EDllO SHll. She married Elmer Thomas Oglesby, 7 Nov 1917, in Johnson
Co., WY^^. Marriage license, 7 Nov 1917^®.

iv. Ida Emily Canterbury.

V. Robert Lincoln Canterbury.

vi. Mabel Jane Canterbury. Born, 18 Jun 1890. in Kansas^*^. Died. 1 Mar 1988. in
Illinois^®. Census: 18 Jun 1900, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL: EDllO
SHll. She married Elza Courtwright, 23 Jan 1908, in Menard Co., IL^^.

vii. Ray Demorst Canterbury. Born, 17 Mar 1894, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon
Co., IL. Census; 18 Jun 1900, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; EDllO
SHll. Census: 1910, in Oliver Precinct, #6. Johnson Co.. WY; ED73 SH6^^
Census: Jan 1920, in Johnson Co., WY: ED73 SH2. Occupation: laborer. He
married Grace Sherman. Ray Demorst and Grace Sherman Canterbury had no
children.

6. Charles Fremont^ Canterbury (Carlisle Harrison^)^^. Born. 6 Aug 1858, in Athens. Menard
Co.. IL^**. Died, 1938, in Illinois. Census: 1 Jun 1860, in Athens. Twp. 17. Range 5W. Menard Co., IL;
p. 748. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens, Twp. 17, Range 5W. Menard Co., IL; p. 36. Census: 2 Jun
1900. in Oliver Precinct, #6, Johnson Co., WY: ED32 SHI. Census: 1910. in Springfield. Sangamon Co..
IL; 193-141-87.Census: Jan 1920, at 867 S. Lincoln St.. Sangamon Co., IL: ED142 SH2. Occupation:
rancher.

Charles married Anna 0. Primm. daughter of Carlin Primm and Maria Hurt. 18 Dec 1884. in
Menard Co., IL^^. Born, 24 Mar 1866. in IQinois. Census: 2 Jun 1900. in Oliver Precinct, #6. Johnson
Co., WY: ED32 SHI. Census: 1910, in Springfield. Sangamon Co., IL: 193-141-87. Census; Jan 1920, at
867 S. Lincoln St.. Sangamon Co.. IL: ED142 SH2.

Past and Present of Menard County, Illinois by the Rev. R. D. Mdler, pages 343-4. provided the
following biographical information about Charles F. Canterbury:

Charles F. Canterbury is indebted to the district-school system of Menard county for the early
educational privileges which he enjoyed. Subsequently he attended the Springfield Business College, and
after his return to the home farm he assisted his father in its cvdtivation until twenty-one years of age.
when he assumed the entire management. He then continued the work of general farming upon the old

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home place until 1899, when he went to Los Angeles, California. He afterward spent one year in Buffalo.
Wyoming, where he was engaged in the sheep business. He purchased a flock of three thousand head of
sheep and on selling out after two years he had over four thousand head. In the first year he had also sold
fourteen hundred head and in the second year five hundred and fourteen, clearing from these sales in the
two years a sum of six thousand, four hundred and seventy-nine dollars and fifty-six cents. After
disposing of his sheep Mr. Canterbury returned to Athens and is now conducting his farm, which is
pleasantly located two and a half miles southeast of the town. It comprises two hundred and twenty acres
of very rich and productive land, constituting one of the best improved farms in the county. Everything
about the place is neat and thrifty in appearance and indicates the careful supervision of a practical and
progressive owner. He also owns a valuable residence property in Buffalo. Wyoming.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Canterbury give their allegiance to every movement which tends to promote
the moral development of their community. He is a member of the Christian church, while his wife holds
membership in the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a Republican, has served as a member of the school
board and is identified with Social Lodge No. 424, K. P. In his business career he has manifested strong
purpose and laudable ambition and careful management, and by reason of these qualities he has
gradually worked his way upward to a position of affluence.

The children of Charles Fremont and Anna 0. Primm Canterbury were:

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i. Maude^ Canterbury. Born, 6 Dec 1885^^. Died, 1887.

ii. Carl Canterbury. Born, 10 Dec ISST^s. Died, Aug 1888^1.

iii. Laura May Canterbury. Born, 9 Dec 1892^L Died, before 1919. Census: 2 Jun
1900, in Oliver Precinct, #6, Johnson Co., WY; ED32 SHI. Census: 1910. in
Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL; 193-141-87. She married Edwin A. Washburn. 1
Nov 1916, in Illinois.

iv. Ruth Mildred Canterbury. Born, 12 Aug 1897, in Sangamon Co.. Died, 1
Jan 1991^®. Census: 2 Jun 1900, in Oliver Precinct, #6, Johnson Co., WY: ED32
SHI. Census: 1910, in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL. Census: Jan 1920, at 867 S.
Lincoln St., Springfield, IL; ED142 SH2. She married Dewitt Montgomery, 11
Nov 1927, in lUinois.

V. Margaret D. Canterbury. Born, 19 Jun 1901, in Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY^^.
Died, 4 Jan 1979, in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 1910, in Springfield.
Sangamon Co., IL; 193-141-87. Census: Jan 1920. at 867 S. Lincoln St.,
Springfield. IL; ED142 SH2.

vi. Charles F. Canterbury.

7. Newton Carlisle^ Canterbury (Carlisle Harrison^)®. Born, 29 Dec 1861, in Athens. Menard
Co., IL^®. Birth(2): Feb 1862^^. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens, Twp 17, Range 5W, Menard Co.. IL; p.
36. Census: 18 Jun 1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED139 SH15. Census: 21 Jun 1900. in
Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; EDllO SH13‘*^. Census; 20 Apr 1910, in Petersburg Precinct,
Menard Co., IL; ED81 SH3. Occupation: rancher, miner.

Newton married, first, Lillie M. Hornback. 20 Nov 1889. in Menard Co., TL^^. Born in Athens,
Menard Co., IL. Newton married, second, Litha, surname unknown, circa 1899. Born, circa 1879. in
Illinois. Census: 20 Apr 1910, in Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED81 SH3.

Newton Carlisle and Litha Canterbury had the following children:

i. Maude E.^ Canterbury. Born, circa 1901. Census: 20 Apr 1910, in Petersburg
Precinct. Menard Co., IL; ED81 SH3.

ii. Emma M. Canterbury. Born, circa 1903, in Menard Co.. IL. Census; 20 Apr
1910, in Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED81 SH3.

iii. Asa B. Canterbury. Born, circa 1905, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 20 Apr 1910,
in Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co.. IL; ED81 SH3.

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iv. Lydia E. Canterbury. Born, circa 1907. in Menard Co.. IL. Census: 20 Apr 1910.

in Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED81 SH3.

V. two other children. Died, before 1910*^^.

8. Lincoln G. "Link"^ Canterbury (Carlisle Harrison^)^®. Born, 10 Nov 1864. in Athens. Menard
Co., IL. Baptism; Dec 1879, Antioch Christian Church. Buried in Willow Grove Cem, Buffalo. Johnson
Co., WY. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens, Twp 17, Range 5W, Menard Co., IL: p. 36. Census: 18 Jun
1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED139 SH15. Census: 2 Jun 1900. in Oliver Precinct, #6.
Johnson Co., WY; ED32 SHI. Census: 1910, Lower French Creek, Precinct #2, Johnson Co.. WY: ED60
SHI. Census: 6 Jan 1920, in Buffalo, District 3, Johnson Co., WY; ED65 SHI. Occupation: rancher.

Lincoln married Fannie Ayers, daughter of James and AdaUne Ayers, 12 May 1887. in
Menard Co., IL'^^. Born. May 1869, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 23 Jul 1870, in P.O. Athens, Menard
Co., IL; p. 41B. Buried in Willow Grove Cem. Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY. Census: 2 Jun 1900. in Oliver
Precinct, #6, Johnson Co., WY; ED32 SHI. Census: 1910, in Lower French Creek, Johnson Co.. WY:
ED60 SHI. Census: 6 Jan 1920, in Buffalo, District 3, Johnson Co., WY; ED65 SH4.

Lincoln and Fannie Ayers Canterbury had a daugher:

i. Hazel M.^ Canterbury. Born, May 1890, in Menard Co., IL. Census; 2 Jun 1900,
in Oliver Precinct, #6, Johnson Co., WY; ED32 SHI. Census: 1910, in Lower
French Creek, Johnson Co., WY; ED60 SHI. Census: 6 Jan 1920, in Buffalo.
District 3, Johnson Co., WY; ED65 SH4.

9. Laura Emily^ Canterbury (Carlisle Harrison^) Born, 9 Oct 1866, in Athens, Menard Co.,
IL^^. Died, 3 Apr 1933, in Victor, Teller Co., CO^^. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens, Twp. 17, Range
5W, Menard Co., IL, p. 36. Census: 18 Jun 1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED139 SH15.
Census; 1900, at 3556 Witter St., Denver, Arapahoe Co., CO: ED44 SH14. Census: Jan 1920. on
Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Teller Co., CO; ED263 SH4.

Laura married® John Wesley Evans®, son of William Harvey Evans and Mary Jane Gardner.
31 Aug 1887^^, in CantraU, Menard Co., IL. Born, 9 Aug 1864, in Waynesboro, Augusta Co., VA^^.
Died. 13 Aug 1958, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Census: 1900, at 3556 Witter St., Denver.
Arapahoe Co., CO; ED44 SH14. Resided, 1905, in Victor, Teller Co., CO. Census: Jan 1920, on Bennett
Ave., Cripple Creek. Teller Co., CO; ED263 SH4.

The children of John Wesley and Laura Emily Canterbury Evans were:

21

i. Luther Earl® Evans.

ii. Nellie Shelton Evans. Born. 17 Sep 1890, in Menard Co., IL. Died, 1 Dec 1890. in
Menard Co., IL.

iii. Maggie Emily Evans. Born, 1 Nov 1891, in Menard Co., IL. Died. 27 Oct 1892. in
Menard Co.. IL.

iv. Leland Evans. Born, 10 Aug 1893, in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL'^®. Died. 24
Nov 1957, in Colorado®®. Census: 1900, at 3556 Witter St., Denver, Arapahoe. CO:
ED44 SH14. Census; Jan 1920, in Cripple Creek. Teller Co., CO; ED263 SH4. He
married Florence Knudler. 6 Apr 1925.

V. Leah Virginia Evans‘S®. Born. 20 Mar 1895, in Springfield, Sangamon Co.. IL.
Died, 20 Sep 1895. in Sangamon Co.. IL.

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vi. Lester Eugene Evans. Born, 19 Jul 1896. in Denver. Adams Co.. IL^®. Died. Jun
1986. in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA^°. Census: 1900. at 3556 Witter St., Denver,
Arapahoe. CO; ED44 SH14. He married Pauline Bindschaedler. 1928, in
California.

vii. Charles Wesley Evans. Born, 31 Oct 1897, Denver, Arapahoe Co., IL. Died, 2 Aug
1905^'^. Census: 1900, at 3556 Witter St., Denver, Denver, Arapahoe Co.. CO:
ED44 SH14.

viii. Ruth Jeanette Evans. Born, 16 Mar 1899, in Denver, Adams Co., CO. Died. 29
Aug 1899, Denver, Arapahoe Co., CO.

ix. Lloyd Everett Evans. Born, 4 Jan 1907, in Denver, Denver Co., CO^"^. Died, 3
Jun 1907, Denver, Denver Co., Co.

Third Generation

10. Emma C.^ Canterbury (Asa C.^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, circa 1857, in Sangamon Co.. IL.
Died, 1937, in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL. Census: 30 Sep 1860, in Sangamon Co., P.O. WilliamsvUle, IL:
p. 742. Census: 20 Jul 1870, P.O. Paxton, Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL; p. 38.

Emma married William H. Simms in Ford Co., IL^®. Born, 29 Mar 1853. Died, 4 Aug 1918, in
Gibson City, Ford Co., IL^®.

The children of William H. and Emma C. Canterbury Simms were:

i. male^ Simms. Died in infancy. Buried in Drummer Twp. Cem, Gibson City. Ford

Co., IL.

ii. Chloe Simms. Resided, 25 Oct 1911, at 447 Vernon St., Oakland, CA. She married

Mr. Lowry.

iii. William H. Simms, Jr. Resided, 25 Oct 1911, in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL.
Military service: 1918, as a corporal: Co. C, 314 Field Signal Battalion: service in
France.

11. Hattie B.® Canterbury (Asa C.^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, Apr 1871, in Menard Co., IL.
Census: 22 Jun 1880, in Drummer Twp.. Ford Co., IL; EDllO SH42. Census; 9 Jun 1900. in Gibson
City, Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL; ED63 SH8. Census: Jan 1920, on Melvin St.. Gibson, Ford Co.. IL:
ED6 SH7.

Hattie married Lott F. Richards, circa 1889. Born, Jan 1869, in Illinois. Census: 9 Jun 1900,

in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; ED63 SH8. Census: Jan 1920, on Melvin St., Gibson, Ford Co., IL: ED6
SH7. Occupation; farmer.

The children of Lott F. and Hattie B. Canterbury Richards were;

i. Lucille"^ Richards. Born, Apr 1890. in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL. Census: 9 Jun
1900, in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL; ED63 SH8.

22 ii. Russell Richards.

iii. HoUen Richards. Born, Apr 1898, in Gibson City, Ford Co., IL. Census: 9 Jun
1900, in Gibson. Ford Co.. IL; ED6 SH8.

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12. John W.^ Fuqua (Sarah^. Carlisle Harrison^). Born, circa 1861, in Illinois. Census: 21 Jun
1880, in Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL; EDllO SH41. Census: 22 Apr 1910. at 1829 10th Ave.. S.W.
Greeley, Precinct 43, Weld Co., CO. Census: 5 Jan 1920. at 1829 10th Ave.. Greeley. Precinct 2. Weld
Co., CO; ED270 SH4. Occupation: physician.

John married Elizabeth S., surname unknown, circa 1908. Born, circa 1877-1880. England.
Census: 22 Apr 1910, at 1829 11th Ave., S.W. Greeley, Precinct 43, Weld Co., CO. Census: 5 Jan 1920,
at 1829 10th Ave., Greeley, Precinct 2. Weld Co., CO: ED170 SH4.

The children of John and Elizabeth Fuqua were:

i. John E^. Fuqua. Born, circa 1910, in Colorado. Census: 5 Jan 1920. at 1829 lOth
Ave., Greeley, Precinct 2, Weld Co., CO; EDi70 SH4.

ii. William W. Fuqua. Born, 21 Aug 1914, in Colorado. Died, Dec 1969. Census: 5
Jan 1920, at 1829 10th Ave., Greeley, Precinct 2, Weld Co., CO; ED170 SH4.

13. Edward William^ Fuqua (Sarah^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, Jul 1862, in Illinois. Census: 21
Jun 1880. in Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL; EDllO SH41. Census: 12 Jun 1900, in Fleming, Precinct 5.
Logan Co., CO; ED 184 SH4. Occupation: section laborer.

Edward married Mildred "Millie" Garrett, circa 1882. Born, Jul 1865. Census: 12 Jun 1900, in
Fleming, Precinct 5, Logan Co., CO; ED184SH4.

The children of Edward and Mildred Garrett Fuqua were:

i. Monroe A.^ Fuqua. Born, Mar 1883. Census: 12 Jun 1900, in Fleming, Precinct 5,
Logan Co., CO; ED184SH4.

23 ii. Pearl Myrtle*^ Fuqua. Census: 12 Jun 1900, in Fleming, Precinct 5, Logan Co.,

CO; ED184 SH4.

iii. Sadie N. Fuqua. Born, Nov 1894. Census: 12 Jun 1900, in Fleming, Precinct 5.
Logan Co., CO; ED 184 SH4.

iv. Wilson J. Fuqua. Born, Feb 1895. Census: 12 Jun 1900, in Fleming, Precinct 5.
Logan Co., CO; ED 184 SH4.

14. Henryk Fuqua (Sarah^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, Mar 1865, in Ford Co., IL. Census: 21 Jun
1880, in Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL; EDllO SH41. Census: 7 Jun 1900. La Grange, Precinct 84, Weld
Co., CO; ED184SH3B. Occupation: threshing engineer.

Henry married May/Mary, surname unknown, circa 1887. Born. Aug 1871. Census: 7 Jun
1900, La Grange, Precinct 84, Weld Co., CO; ED184 SH4A.

The children of Henry and May Fuqua were:

i. Olive*^ Fuqua. Born, Aug 1891. Census: 7 Jun 1900, La Grange, Precinct 84.
Weld Co., CO; ED 184 SH 4A

ii. Hugh Fuqua. Born. Oct 1895. Census: 7 Jun 1900, La Grange. Precinct 84.
Weld Co., CO; ED184 SH4A.

15. Oliver C.® Fuqua (Sarah^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, circa 1867, in Illinois. Census: 21 Jun
1880, in Drummer Twp., Ford Co., IL; EDUO SH41, Census: 7 Jun 1900, La Grange, Precinct 84. Weld
Co., CO; ED204 SH3B. Census: Jan 1920, 1829 10th Ave., Greeley, Weld Co., CO; ED270 SH4.

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Oliver married first, I. Vanschoyck. in Ford Co., IL^^. She may have been the Mary found in
the 1900 census who had been married five years. Born, Dec 1873, Germany. Died, before 1920.
Census: 7 Jun 1900, La Grange, Precinct 84, Weld Co.. CO; ED204 SH3B. Oliver married second.
Helen, surname unknown. Born, circa 1878, in Wisconsin. Census: Jan 1920, 1829 10th Ave., Greeley,
Weld Co., CO; ED270 SH4.

The children of Oliver and Mary Fuqua were:

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i. Clyde E.'^ Fuqua.

ii. Carl Fuqua. Born, Jan 1898, Minnesota. Died. Dec 1963, California. Census: 7
Jun 1900, La Grange, Precinct 84, Weld Co., CO; ED204 SH3B. Census: Jan 1920.
1829 10th Ave., Greeley, Weld Co., CO; ED270 SH4.

iii. Harry Fuqua. Born, 28 Jul 1904, Minnesota. Died, 14 Jul 1989. Census: Jan
1920, 1829 10th Ave., Greeley, Weld Co., CO; ED270 SH4.

iv. Clarence Fuqua. Born, 19 Oct 1907. Died, Oct 1972, California. Census: Jan
1920, 1829 10th Ave., Greeley, Weld Co., CO; ED270 SH4.

V. Helen Fuqua. Born, circa 1910, Colorado. Census: Jan 1920, 1829 10th Ave..
Greeley, Weld Co., CO; ED270 SH4.

vi. Waldo Fuqua. Born, circa 1912, Colorado. Jan 1920, 1829 10th Ave., Greeley,
Weld Co., CO; ED270 SH4.

16. Albert C.^ Holland (Ruth Ann^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, Feb 1871, in Cantrall, Fancy Creek
Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Died, Feb 1942, in Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY. Buried in Willow Grove Cem..
Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY. Census: 2 Jun 1900, in Oliver Precinct, #6, Johnson Co., WY: ED32 SHI.
Census: 1910, in Oliver Precinct, #6, Johnson Co., WY; ED71 SH5. Census: 3 Jan 1920. in Buffalo,
Johnson Co., WY; ED65 SH2. Occupation: rancher.

Albert married®^, Isolina Christina Campbell, daugter of Alexander Campbell and Hellen
Watt, 14 May 1891, in Methodist Episcopal Church. Marriage license. 14 May 1891®^. Born. Jun
1872, in Guelph, Ontario Province, Canada. Died, 1930, in Buffalo. Johnson Co., WY. Buried in Willow
Grove Cem., Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY. Census; 2 Jun 1900, in Oliver Precinct, #6, Johnson Co.. WY;
ED32 SHI. Census: 1910, in Oliver Precinct, #6, Johnson Co., WY; ED71 SH5. Census: 3 Jan 1920. in
Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY; ED65 SH2.

Mrs. Elaine Holland Hough authored the following biographical information concerning her
grandfather, Albert C. Holland. It was published in Buffalo's First Century , pages 35-36, as follows:

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Holland's only surviving son, Abort C. Holland, attended scliool in Buffalo
and followed bis father into the ranching business. On May 14, 1891, he was married to Isolina Christina
Campbell, daughter of Aexander and Hellen Watt Campbell, who had come to Johnson County in the
early ISSO's from Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Shortly after their marriage, they homesteaded on a claim in
the Stillwater section of Montana where they spent a few years before returning to Buffalo where Abert
again became associated in the ranching business at the original 4H Ranch, assuming management when
his father died. He later homesteaded additional land in the Red Hills.

The Hollands lived on the ranch until 1920 when they moved into town. In 1923 he sold his ranch
holdings and established the Pines Resort in the Big Horns. The Pines had originally been a gi'oup of
summer homes under the first special use permit issued in the mountains in 1909, with Holland as one of
the home owners. Mr. and Mrs. Holland operated and bxiilt up the Pines into a resort of "genxune western
hospitality" until 1930 when they retired and moved to the family home in Buffsdo. Here Mrs. Holland
died in 1930.

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The children of Albert C. and Isolina C. Campbell Holland were:

25

i.

Florence^ Holland.

26

ii.

Ruth Holland.

27

iii.

Marion Holland.

28

iv.

WiUiam Campbell Holland.

17. Laura "Pearl"^ Canterbury (Oliver "Perry"^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born. 1 Sep 1877. in Athens.
Menard Co., IL. Census: 18 Jun 1880. in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED139 SH15. Census: 7
Jan 1920, at 67 Sherman St., Denver, Denver Co., CO: ED82 SH6.

Pearl married Edward L. "Ned" Sheffer, circa 1895, possibly in Teller Co., CO®^. Born, circa
1860, in Illinois. Census: 7 Jan 1920, at 67 Sherman St., Denver. Denver Co., CO: ED82 SH6.
Occupation: civil engineer.

The children of Edward L. and Laura Pearl Canterbury Sheffer were:

i. Edward E.^ Shaeffer^*^. Born, circa 1897. in Teller Co.. CO®^. Died in infancy.

ii. Winifred I. Sheffer. Born, circa 1899, in Colorado. Census: 7 Jan 1920, in 67
Sherman St., Denver, CO: ED82 SH6. Occupation: teacher.

18. Ida Emily^ Canterbury (Oliver "Perry’’^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born. 7 Oct 1881, in Athens,
Menard Co., IL^"^. Died, 7 Jul 1965, in Sheridan, Sheridan Co. WY*^. Census: 1910, in Oliver Precinct
#6, Johnson Co., WY: ED71 SH5.

Ida married Charles Pierson, son of Leonidas H. Pierson and Susanne Draker, 1 Dec 1898.
in Menard Co., IL^^. Born, 30 Mar 1874, in Cawker City, Mitchell Co.. KS*^. Died, 28 Dec 1937, in
Buffalo. Johnson Co., WY^. Census: 20 Jun 1900, in Oliver Precinct #6, Johnson Co., WY: ED32 SHI.
Census: 1910. in Oliver Precinct #6, Johnson Co., WY: ED71 SH5. Occupations: stockman: ice sales
business.

Charley Pierson, was originally a stock raiser but entered the ice business in 1920 in Buffalo.
Johnson County, Wyoming. In the days before electric refrigeration he and his sons made home
deliveries on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and delivered to businesses on Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday.

Charles and Ida Emily Canterbury Pierson were the parents of:

i.

Ruby Alberta^ Pierson. Born. Dec 1899. in Menard Co.. IL. Died. 1978. in
Wyoming. Census: 2 Jun 1900, in Oliver Precinct #6. Johnson Co., WY: ED32
SHI. She married Thurman Alien Gossett, 3 Oct 1918, in Johnson Co.. WY®®.
Marriage license. 2 Oct 1918®^.

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ii.

Mabel Pierson.

iii.

Reuben Pierson. Born. 23 Dec 1902. in Menard Co.. IL. Died, Jun 1962. in
Johnson Co., IL. Census: 1910, in Oliver Precinct #6, Johnson Co., WY: ED71 SH5.

30

iv.

Milo Pierson.

V.

Charles "Charley" Pierson. Born, 1910, in Buffalo, Johnson Co.. WY*^. He married
Jennie Shepard. 14 Jun 1933, in Johnson Co., WY®®.

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19. Robert Lincoln^ Canterbury (Oliver "Perry"^. Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 10 Oct 1886. in
Kansas. Died, May 1964, in Colorado. Census: 18 Jun 1900, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL;
EDllO SHll. Census: 13 Jan 1920, at 3275 Stuart St, Denver, Denver Co.. CO: ED306 SH4.
Occupation: bookkeeper.

Robert married Florence Moore, circa 1909, in Colorado. Born, circa 1891. in Colorado.
Census: 13 Jan 1920, at 3275 Stuart St, Denver, Denver Co., CO; ED306 SH4.

The children of Robert L. and Florence Moore Canterbury were:

i. Dorothy^ Canterbury. Born, circa 1910, in Colorado. Census: 13 Jan 1920. at
3275 Stuart St., Denver, Denver Co., CO; ED306 SH4.

ii. Robert Canterbury. Born, circa 1912, in Colorado. Census: 13 Jan 1920, at 3275
Stuart St, Denver, Denver Co., CO; ED306 SH4.

20. Charles F.^ Canterbury (Charles Fremont^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 8 May 1904. in Buffalo.
Johnson Co., WY^^. Died, Mar 1973, in Needles. San Bernardino Co.. CA^°. Census: 1910. in
Springfield. Sangamon Co., IL; 193-141-87. Census: Jan 1920, at 867 South Lincoln St., Springfield, IL:
ED 142 SH2.

Charles married Julia Stitt, 5 Sep 1934. They had a son:
i. Charles S.^ Canterbury.

21 Luther EarF Evans (Laura Emily^ , Carlisle Harrison^) Born, 29 Sep 1888, in Ilhnois^^.
Census: 1900, at 3556 Witter St., Denver, Arapahoe Co., CO; ED44 SH14. Died, 29 Jun 1967, Salt
Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.

Luther married, first, Mary Catherine Yale, daughter of Frank Thaddeus Yale and Mildred
Ruby Head. He married, second, Anna Whiting.

The children of Luther and Mary Yale Evans were:

31. i. Lorraine** Evans.

32 ii. Charles Orrin Evans.

The children of Luther and Anna Whiting Evans were:

iii. Elizabeth Anne "Betty"^ Evans. Born, 3 May 1924, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co.,
UT. Died. 17 Novl989, in California. She married Marshall Hyde. 20 Nov 1947,
in California.

iv. Thomas Whiting Evans. Born, 29 Apr 1930, in Delta, Millard Co., UT. He married
Rae Louise Taylor, 15 Sep 1951, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

V. Coralee Evans. Born, 24 Jan 1932, in Cedar City, Iron Co., UT. She married Gail
Firman Madsen, 7 Oct 1949, in Salt Lake City. Salt Lake Co., UT.

vi. John Kidder Evans. Born, 14 Jun 1934. in Cedar City, Iron Co., UT. He married
Helen Anita Schmitt. 7 May 1955.

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Fourth Generation

22. Russell‘S Richards (Hattie Asa C.^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 27 Apr 1895. in Gibson City.
Ford Co., IL^°. Died, Apr 1978, in Ix)s Angeles Co., CA^°. Census: 9 Jun 1900, in Gibson City, Ford
Co., IL; ED63 SH8. Census: Jan 1920, at 145 West Butler St., Olney, Richland Co., IL; ED21 1 SH3.

Russell married Elizabeth, surname unknown. Born, 22 Oct 1895. in Illinois^®. Died. 24 Jan
1993, in Santa Barbara Co, CA^o. Census: Jan 1920, at 145 West Butler St., Olney. Richland Co.. IL;
ED2USH3.

The children of Russell and Elizabeth Richards were:

i. Frances® Richards. Born, 1917, in IDinois. Census: Jan 1920. at 145 West Butler
St., Olney, Richland Co., IL; ED211 SH3.

ii. Dorothy Richards. Born, Dec 1919, in Olney, Richland Co., IL. Census: Jan
1920, at 145 West Butler St., Olney, Richland Co., IL; ED211 SH3.

23. Pearl Myrtle^ Fuqua (Edward Wilham®, Sarah^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 4 Feb 1885. Died.
28 Mar 1972. Census: 12 Jun 1900, in Fleming, Precinct 5, Logan Co., CO; ED184 SH4.

Pearl married OvUle Henry Gagnon. Born, 5 Feb 1877, in ML Died, 1 Apr 1971. (The spelling
of Oviile is correct as distinguished from Orville.)

The children of Ovdle and Pearl Myrtle Fuqua Gagnon were:

i.

SteUa Ovillen® Gagnon. Born, cii
Co., CO; ED259 SH3.

33

ii.

Mildred Alphonsine Gagnon.

iii.

Gertrude A. Gagnon. Born, circa

CO; ED259SH3.

34

iv.

Orvdle Edward Gagnon.

35

V.

Oliver Henry® Gagnon.

vi.

Leroy Alfred Gagnon. Born, circa
Co., CO; ED259 SH3. He married B

1902, in Colorado. Census: Jan 1920, Weld

7, in Colorado. Census: Jan 1920. Weld Co..

[ 1918 in Colorado. Census: Jan 1920. Weld
( Flynn.

24. Clyde E.^ Fuqua (Ohver C.®, Sarah^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born. Dec 1895. Missouri. Census:
7Jun 1900, La Grange, Precinct 84. Weld Co., CO; ED 204 SH4A. Census: 7 Jan 1920, at 221 12th St,
Greeley, Weld Co., CO: ED266 SH6. Occupation: stationary engineer.

Clyde married Carrie L., surname unknown. Born, circa 1897, Colorado. Census: 7 Jan 1920
at 221 12th St, Greeley. Weld Co.. CO; ED266 SH6.

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Clyde and Carrie Fuqua had a son:

i. Paul D. Fuqua. Born, circa June 1918. Census: 7 Jan 1920, at 221 12th St..
Greeley, Weld Co., CO; ED266 SH6.

25. Florence** Holland (Albert C.^, Ruth Ann^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 5 Oct 1892, in Sangamon
Co., IL. Died, Aug 1970, in Sheridan, Sheridan Co. WY®°. Buried in Willow Grove Cem., Buffalo,
Johnson Co., WY. Census: 2 Jun 1900, in Oliver Precinct #6, Johnson Co., WY; ED32 SHI. Census:
1910, in Oliver Precinct, #6, Johnson Co., WY; ED71 SH5. Census: 2 Jan 1920, in Election District 12,
Campbell Co., NE; ED24SH1.

Florence married®* Charles Sorenson, 29 Sep 1915, at the Holland Ranch, Johnson Co., WY®^.
Marriage license, 27 Sep 1915®®. Born, circa 1888. Resided: 1915, in Arvado, Sheridan Co.. WY.
Census: 2 Jan 1920, in Election District 12, Campbell Co., NE; ED24 SHI. Occupation: rancher.

The children of Charles and Florence Holland Sorenson were:

36 i. Margaret Thelma® Sorenson.

37 ii. Glenn Alfred Sorenson.

38 iii. Robert Clarence Sorenson.

26. Ruth** Holland (Albert C.®, Ruth Ann®, Carlisle Harrison*). Born. 15 Mar 1895. in Illinois®‘*.
Died, circa 1987, in Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY®®. Buried in Willow Grove Cem., Buffalo. Johnson Co.,
WY. Census: 2 Jun 1900, in Oliver Precinct #6, Johnson Co., WY; ED32 SHI. Census: 1910, in Oliver
Precinct #6, Johnson Co., WY; ED71 SH5. Census: 6 Jan 1920, in Election District #1, Johnson Co..
WY; ED68 SH6.

Ruth married®® Benjamin Harrison Cook, 16 Jun 1915, at the Holland Ranch, Johnson Co,,
WY®*^, Marriage license, 15 Jun 1915®®. Born. 12 Aug 1892®®. Died. 4 Dec 1930™. Census: 6 Jan
1920, in Election District #1, Johnson Co., WY: ED68 SH6^*. Occupation: rancher.

The children of Benjamin Harrison and Ruth Holland Cook were:

39

i.

Louise® Cook.

ii.

Benjamin Cook. Born, 1916. in Johnson Co., WY. Census: 6 Jan 1920, in Election
District #1, Johnson Co., WY; ED68 SH6.

40

iii.

Jean Cook.

41

iv.

Edward Harrison Cook.

42

V.

Phoebe Cook.

27. Marion^ Holland (Albert C.®, Ruth Ann®. Carlisle Harrison*). Born, Jan 1900. in Illinois. Died.
Aug 1920, in Buffalo, Johnson Co.. WY. Census: 2 Jun 1900, in Oliver Precinct #6. Johnson Co.. WY;
ED32 SHI. Census: 1910. in Oliver Precinct #6, Johnson Co., WY; ED71 SH5.

Marion married™ Max Frederick Waegele, 13 Dec 1917, in Johnson Co., WY™. Marriage
license, 11 Dec 1917^^^. Born, 22 Oct 1896™. Died, Sep 1982, in Basin, Big Horn Co., WY™.

Max Frederick and Marion Holland Waegele had a daughter:

43 i. Margaret Lucille "Dorothy”® Waegele.

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28. William Campbell‘S Holland (Albert C.^, Ruth Ann^. Carlisle Harrison^). Born. 19 Oct 1908, in
Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY^^. Died, 19 May 1993, in Buffalo, Johnson Co., Census: 1910, in Oliver

Precinct #6, Johnson Co., WY; ED71 SH5. Census: 3 Jan 1920, in Buffalo, Johnson Co.. WY: ED65
SH2. Graduation: 1933, from University of Wyoming. Occupations: lawyer, mayor, legislator.

William married Marian Josephine Richter, daughter of Joseph F. Richter. 29 Nov 1933. in
Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY'^®. Born, 28 Jun 1907, in Glenwood, Pope Co.,

From an article by Elaine Holland Hough in Buffalo's First Century, page 36. came the
following biographical information concerning her father, William C. Holland:

Wilha.tn Holland and His wife, Marian, botk graduated from Johnson County High School in 1926.
He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1933 and has practiced law in Buffalo for the past 50
years. He was actively engaged in public affairs and served two terms as Mayor of Buffalo from 1946 to
1950. He also served two terms in the House of Representatives of the State Legislature. The first two
terms as a democrat in 1942*1946. Later he served four terms in the House, 1970-1978 as the first
independent ever elected to the Legislature.

He is also a charter member and first president of the Buffalo Kiwanis Club, and he and his wife
are both members of the Johnson County Historical Society and share an interest in the civic affairs of
the community. Mrs. Holland is a charter member of the Town and Country Garden Club and is also
active in St. Luke's Episcopal Church. She has lived in Buffalo since 1922 when she moved here wdth her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Richter.

The children of William Campbell and Marian Josephine Richter Holland were:

44 i. Elaine Elizabeth® Holland.

45 ii. Charles Wdliam Holland.

46 iii. Kathleen Ann Holland.

29. MabeH Pierson (Ida Emily®, Oliver "Perry''^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 1902^. Census: 1910, in
Oliver Precinct #6, Johnson Co., ED71 SH5.

Mabel married^® Riley L. "Cad" Jones, 18 Apr 1924, in Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY*^®. Marriage
license, 17 Apr 1924®*^. Born, 27 Sep 1885®^. Died, Dec 1971, in Sheridan, Sheridan Co., WY.

Riley and Mabel Pierson Jones had a son:

i. Charles Riley® Jones.

30. Milo^ Pierson (Ida Emily®, Oliver "Perry"^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 1 Nov 1904. in Buffalo,
Johnson Co., WY*^. Died, 7 Mar 1957, in Buffalo. Johnson Co., WY'^. Census: 1910. in Oliver Precinct
#6, Johnson Co., WY: ED71 SH5.

Milo married Olive Irene Smith, 1 Jan 1932, in Johnson Co.. WY®^. Born. 2 Dec 1914. m
PoUack. MD'^. Died, 5 Nov 1987, in Haynesville, LA'^.

Milo and Olive Smith Pierson had a daughter:

47

Phyllis Maxine® Pierson.

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31. Lorraine*^ Evans, (Luther EarP’ Laura Emily^ , Carlisle Harrison^). Born, October 20, 1911. in
Denver, Adams Co., CO. Died: March, 1984, in Denver Adams Co., CO.

She married Frederick Smith Bolsinger, 1 Feb 1946, in Denver, Adams Co., CO. Census: Jan

1920,

The children of Frederick and Lorraine Evans Bolsinger were:

i. Robert Smith® Bolsinger. Born, circa 1951, in Denver, Adams Co., CO.

ii. Dorothy Lorraine Bolsinger. Born, circa 1952, in Denver, Adams Co., CO.

32. Charles Orrin^ Evans, (Luther Earl®’ Laura Emily^ , Carhsie Harrison^). Born, 28 Jun 1915, in
Milford, Beaver Co., UT. Died, 12 Jul 1964, in Denver, Adams Co., CO.

Charles married Elsie Little, daughter of John Chidester Little and Celia Olson, 24 Sep 1938,
in Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA. Born, 15 May 1917, in Glendale, Kane Co., UT.

The children of Charles and Elsie Little Evans were:

48

49

50

51

52

i. Chloe® Evans. Born, 14 Mar 1940, in Cedar City, Iron Co., UT, She married first.
Douglas Slack, 20 May 1957, in Cedar City, Iron Co., UT. She married second,
Patrick Kennedy Robinson. She married third, David Strauss Patton.

ii. Bonnie Evans. Born, 26 Feb 1943, in Cedar City, Iron Co., UT. She married Victor
Henry Long, 31 May 1961, Raton, Colfax Co., NM.

iii. John Charles Evans. Born, 1 Mayl947. He married Marie Annette Gilbreath, 23
Aug 1969, in Denver, Adams Co., CO.

iv. Reed Little Evans. Born, 19 Apr 1950, in Colorado Springs, El Paso, CO. He
married Katherine McHugh Anderson, 21 Jul 1978, in Denver, Adams Co., CO.

v. Ceha Susan Evans. Born, 2 Jun 1955, in Denver. Adams Co., CO. She married
William Kent McClelland, 15 Dec 1980.

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33. Mildred Alphonsine® Gagnon. (Pearl** Myrtle, Edward William^, Sarah^, Carlisle Harrison^).
Born, 20 Jul 1904, in Greeley, Weld Co., CO. Died, 20 Nov 1989, in Greeley, Weld Co., CO. Census:
Jan 1920, Weld Co., CO: ED259 SH3.

Mildred married Bruce Weber, 8 Jun 1922, in Greeley, Weld Co., CO. Born, 13 Dec 1897. in
Eaton, Weld Co., CO. Died, 7 Oct 1969, in Nunn, Weld Co., CO.

The children of Bruce and Mildred Alphonsine Gagnon Weber were:

53

54

55

56

57

Charles OrvUle® Weber.
Pearl Rose® Weber.

Ruth Illene® Weber.
Marvin Richard® Weber.
Duane Robert Weber.

34. Orville Edward® Gagnon. Born, circa 1909. in Colorado. Census: Jan 1920. Weld Co.. CO:
ED259 SH3.

Orville had a son:

i. Jimmy® Gagnon. Born, 1934.

35. Oliver Henry® Gagnon. (Pearl** Myrtle, Edward William®, Sarah®, Carlisle Harrison*). Born. 19
Nov 1915®®. Died, 19 Oct 1986, in Madera, Madera Co., CA®®. Buried in Arborita Cem. Census: Jan
1920, Weld Co., CO: ED259 SH3. Occupation: truck driver.

Oliver married Ruth Harrell. 22 Jul, 1940.

The children of Oliver and Ruth Harrell were:

58 i. Twyla® Gagnon.

59 ii. Carol® Gagnon.

36. Margaret Thelma® Sorenson (Florence^. Albert C.®. Ruth Ann®. Carlisle Harrison*). Born. 30
Jan 1917, in Johnson Co., WY. Census: 2 Jan 1920. in Election District #12. Campbell Co., NE: ED24
SHI. Resided: 1997. in Ten Sleep, Washakie Co., WY

Margaret married, first, James B. Smith, before 1940®^. Born in Tennessee. Margaret
married, second, Vern Adams, after 1940®®.

James B. and Margaret Thelma Sorenson Smith had a son:

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Douglas® Smith.

DESCENDANTS OF CARLISLE HARRISON CANTERBURY

93

Vern and Margaret Thelma Sorenson Adams had a daughter:

ii. Roxanne® Adams. Resided. 1997, in Phoenix, AZ. She married Bruce Haughey.

37. Glenn Alfred® Sorenson (Florence‘S. Albert C.®, Ruth Ann^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born. 18 May
1918, in Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY. Census: 2 Jan 1920, in Election District#!, Johnson Co.. WT: ED68
SH6. Military service in World War II. Resided: 1996, in Arvada, Sheridan Co., WY. Occupation:
rancher.

Glenn married, first, Susan Weiss. Glenn married, second. Dorothy Bell. Glenn married, third.
Cherie, surname unknown.

Glen had two sons:

i. Jeffrey® Sorenson.

ii. Brett Sorenson.

38. Robert Clarence® Sorenson (Florence^, Albert C.®, Ruth Ann^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born. 29
Jan 1921, in Gillette, Campbell Co., WY^®. Resided, 1997, in Gillette. Campbell Co.. WY.

Robert married Bonnie Berry.

The children of Robert and Bonnie Berry Sorenson were;

i. Robert® Sorenson.

ii. Stephen Sorenson.

iii. Jan Sorenson.

iv. Charles Sorenson.

39. Louise® Cook (Ruth*^, Albert C.®, Ruth Ann^, Carlisle Harrison^).

Louise married, first, Benjamin Churchill "Snooks" Cook®^. Louise married, second. Frank
Lawrence, after 1948®®, in WY^. Born, 13 Jul 1924, in Ten Sleep, Washakie Co., WY.

The children of Benjamin and Louise Cook were:

i. Linda® Cook. Born, circa 1942, in California.

ii. Christy Cook. Born, circa 1944, in Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY.

iii. Kim Cook. Born, circa 1946, in upper midwest.

iv. Kent Cook. Born, circa 1948. in upper midwest.

The children of Frank and Louise Cook Lawrence were:

v. Michael® Moses. Born, 6 May 1950, in Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY®®.

vi. Patrick Lee Moses. Born, 31 Jul 1951. in Buffalo. Johnson Co.. WY®®.

40, Jean® Cook (Ruth*^, Albert C.®, Ruth Ann^. Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 15 Aug 1918, in Buffalo,
Johnson Co., WY. Census: 6 Jan 1920, in Election District #1. Johnson Co., WY; ED68 SH6. Resided:
1996, in Buffalo, Johnson Co,, WY.

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Jean married George "Glen" Eisele. 23 Dec 1939. in Buffalo. Johnson Co.. WY^®. Born. 12 Jul
1919, in Gillette, Campbell Co., WT. Occupation: auto dealer.

The children of George Glen and Jean Cook Eisele were:

i. Peter® Eisele. Born, 8 Aug 1947.

61 ii. Cynthia Rose Eisele.

iii. Helen Patrice Eisele. Born. 9 Aug 1958, in Buffalo, Johnson Co.. WY®®. Resided.
1996, at 812 Tweed Lane, Lander, WY. Occupation: accountant. She married, first.
Mark Spencer. She married, second. Bill Milek.

41. Edward Harrison® Cook (Ruth**, Albert C.®, Ruth Ann^, Carlisle Harrison^). Resided. 1996. in
Veterans Hospital., Sheridan, WY. Military service in World War II.

Edward married Nancy, surname unknown. Born in China.

Edward Harrison and Nancy Cook had a daughter:

i. Nancy Ruth® Cook. Resided, 1996. in San Francisco. CA. Graduation from
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.

42. Phoebe® Cook (Ruth'^, Albert C.®, Ruth Ann®. Carhsie Harrison^). Born. 1930. Resided. 1996. in
Alaska.

Phoebe married Don Taylor.

The children of Don and Phoebe Cook Taylor were:

i. Catherine® Taylor. Resided. 1996. in Alaska.

ii. Christy Taylor. Resided, 1996, in Alaska.

iii. William Taylor. Resided, 1996, in Wyoming.

iv. Benjamin Taylor.

43. Margaret Lucille "Dorothy"® Waegele (Marion'*. Albert C.®, Ruth Ann®, Carlisle Harrison^).
Born, 28 Sep 1919, in Ballard Nursing Home, Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY. Resided, 1996. at 609 East
Fremont Ave., Riverton, WY.

Dorothy married Albert T. Brown. 18 Mar 1939®^. Born, 23 Jul 1915. Resided. 1996. at 609
East Fremont Ave.. Riverton, WY. Occupation: mayor of Riverton.

Albert T. and Margaret Lucille "Dorothy" Waegele Brown had the following children:

62 i. Lynn Albert® Brown.

63 ii. Shirley Rae Brown.

44. Elaine Elizabeth® Holland (William Campbell^. Albert C.®. Ruth Ann®. Carlisle Harrison^).
Born, 2 Dec 1934. in Buffalo. Johnson Co.. Resided at 1535 South Cedar St., Casper. Natrona

Co.. WY.

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Elaine married, first, Wayne Kesler, 29 Nov 1957, in Buffalo, Johnson Co.. Elaine

married, second, Thomas Alan Hough, 18 Aug 1966, in Buffalo. Johnson Co.. WY'^'^. Born. 18 Feb
1936, in Coldwater, Comanche Co., WY'^'^. Died, 15 Jul 1977, in Dubois, Fremont Co.. WY'^''.
Occupation: assistant editor.

The children of Wayne and Elaine Elizabeth Holland Kesler were:

64 i. Leigh Ann® Kesler.

ii. Melanie Elizabeth Kesler. Born, 24 Feb 1960, in Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY'^'^. She
married Kevin Scott Campbell, 23 Sep 1995, at Estes Park, Larimer Co.. CO'^".

The children of Thomas Alan and Elaine Elizabeth Holland Hough were:

iii. Christina Kathleen Hough. Born, 27 Jul 1967^'^. She married Paul Austin
Wilson, 17 Jul 1993, in Charlottesville, VA"^*^.

iv. Steven David Hough. Born, 6 Apr 1970, in Jackson, WY'^'^. Resided, 1996, in
Casper, Natrona Co., WY.

45. Charles William® Holland (William Campbell‘S, Albert C.®. Ruth Ann^, Carlisle Harrison^).
Born, 20 Mar 1939. Resided, 1996, in Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY. Occupation: rancher.

Charles married Karen Ann Reardon, 18 Oct 1967. Born, 11 Jul 1946.

The children of Charles William and Karen Ann Reardon Holland were:

i. Tarina Ann® Holland. Born, 11 Mar 1968. She married Dennis Scott Leithead.
27 Jul 1996.

ii. Brenda Kay Holland. Born, 16 Jan 1970’’. She married Earl H. Nimick. 22 Jul
1995.

iii. Travis Campbell Holland. Born, 25 Sep 1974.

46. Kathleen Ann® Holland (Wilham Campbell'*, Albert C.®, Ruth Ann®, Carlisle Harrison*). Born,
8 Jun 1943, in Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY”. Resided, 1996, at 309 Sunset Ave., Buffalo, WY.

Kathleen married Thomas W. Matuska, 23 Aug 1966. in Boulder, Boulder Co.. CO”. Born. 2
Mar 1935”.

The children of Thomas W. and Kathleen Ann Holland Matuska were:

i Mitchell William® Matuska. Born, 28 Jan 1969, in Buffalo. Johnson Co.. WY.
ii. Caroline Ruth Matuska. Born, 24 Sep 1971, in Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY.
in. Terese Ann Matuska. Born, 4 Sep 1974, in Buffalo, Johnson Co.. WY.

47. Phyllis Maxine® Pierson (MUo*, Ida EmUy®, Oliver "Perry"®. Carlisle Harrison*). Born, 28 Jan
1933, in Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY. Resided: 1998, Box 273, Ten Sleep, WY,

PhyUis married Millard Moses, son of Millard F. Moses and Fae Caines. 24 Jun 1949. in
Buffalo, Johnson Co.,

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The children of Millard and Phyllis Pierson Moses were:

65

i.

Michael® Moses.

ii

Patrick Lee Moses. Born. 31 Ju? 1951.

66

m.

Charles David Moses.

67

iv.

Jacqueline Moses.

68

V.

Faye Irene Moses.

48. Chloe® Evans (Charles Orrin^, Luther Eari^, Laura Emily^ , Carlisle Harrison^). Born. 14 Mar
1940, in Cedar City, Iron Co., UT.

Chloe married first, Douglas Slack, 20 May 1957, in Cedar City. Iron Co., UT. She married
second, Patrick Kennedy Robinson. She married third, David Strauss Patton.

The children of Douglas and Chloe Evans Slack were:

i. Cathy Cay® Slack. Born. 11 Feb 1958, in Denver, Adams Co., CO.

ii. William Kevin Slack. Born, 28 Apr 1959, in Denver, Adams Co., CO.

iii. Pamela Sue Slack. Born, 24 Oct 1960. in Denver, Adams Co., CO.

iv. Colleen Michelle Slack. Born, 10 Apr 1967, in Denver, Adams Co., CO.

49. Bonnie® Evans (Charles Orrin^, Luther Earl®, Laura Emily^ , Carlisle Harrison^). .Born. 26
Feb 1943, in Cedar City, Iron Co., UT.

Bonnie married Victor Henry Long, 31 May 1961, Raton, Colfax Co., NM.

The children of Victor and Bonnie Evans Long were:

i. Renee Marie® Long. Born, 21 Feb 1962. in Denver, Adams Co.. CO.

ii. Tamara Lynette Long. Born, 18 Mar 1964. in Denver, Adams Co.. CO.

iii. Lisa Annette Long. Born. 10 Dec 1965, in Denver, Adams Co., CO.

50. John Charles® Evans (Charles Orrin^, Luther Earl®, Laura Emily- , Carlisle Harrison^). Born,
1 Mayl947.

John married Marie Annette Gilbreath, 23 Aug 1969, in Denver, Adams Co., CO.

The children of John and Marie Gilbreath Evans were:

i. Eric Anthony® Evans. Born, 1974, in Denver, Adams Co., CO.

ii. Craig Jonathan Evans. Born, 1978, in Denver. Adams Co.. CO.

51. Reed Little® Evans (Charles Orrin^, Luther Earl®, Laura Emily^ , Carlisle Harrison^). Born. 19
Apr 1950. in Colorado Springs, El Paso. CO.

Reed married Katherine McHugh Anderson. 21 Jul 1978. in Denver. Adams Co.. CO.

The children of Reed and Katherine Anderson Evans were:

i Marlena Marie® Evans. Born. 25 Jul 1979. in Denver, Adams Co., CO.

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52. Celia Susan® Evans (Charles Orrin*^. Luther Earl®, Laura Emily® , Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 2
Jun 1955. in Denver, Adams Co.. CO.

Celia married William Kent McClelland, 15 Dec 1980.

The children of Wdliam and Celia Evans McClelland were:

i. Chandra Elise® McClelland. Born, 11 May 1984, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Co..
CO.

ii. Kerani Alyssa McClelland. Born, 30 Apr 1988, in Denver. Adams Co.. CO.

iii. Devon Thomas McClelland. Born, 13 Jul 1991, in Denver. Adams Co.. CO.

Sixth Generation

53. Charles Orville® Weber. (Oliver Henry®, Pearl Myrtle^, Edward William®, Sarah®, Carlisle
Harrison^). Born, 26 Jan 1923, in Grover, Weld Co., CO. Died, 27 May 1988, in Greeley, Weld Co., CO.

Charles married first, Marion Violet Eckhart, 18 Apr 1942. Born, 31 Dec 1922. Died. 18 May
1965, in Greeley, Weld Co., CO. Charles married second, Lucille Emma Hobbs, 26 Mar 1966. Born, 25
May 1920.

The children of Charles and Marion Eckhart Weber were:

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70

71

i. Charles Orville'^ Weber.

ii. Donald Dean'^ Weber.

iii. Lisa Marie^ Weber.

iv. Timothy Allen^ Weber. Born, 8 Aug 1961, in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado.

54. Pearl Rose® Weber. (Mildred Alphonsine®, Pearl‘d Myrtle, Edward William®, Sarah®, Carlisle
Harrison^). Born, 22 Mar 1924, in Grover, Weld Co., CO.

Pearl married Charles Leonard "Red" McKenzie. 1 May 1943. Born 28 Jun 1922. Died Sep
1977, Greeley, Weld Co., CO.

The children of Charles and Pearl Weber McKenzie were:

72

i. Gary Bruce^ McKenzie.

ii. Vonnie Kathleen McKenzie. Born. 17 Oct 1946, in Greeley. Weld C^o., CO. She
married Raymond Meyer. 2 May 1969. Born, 13 Nov 1940.

iii. Eileen Gertrude McKenzie. Born. 15 Jul 1948, in Greeley, Weld Co.. CO. She
married John Milburn, 11 Jul 1969. in Greeley, CO. Born, 17 Jul 1949.

iv. Sylvia Kaye McKenzie.

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55. Ruth lUene® Weber. (Mildred Alphonsine^, Pearl‘d Myrtle. Edward William^, Sarah^. Carlisle
Harrison^). Born, 21 Nov 1929, in Grover, Weld Co., CO.

Ruth married Norman Eugene Reuwsaat. 6 Sep 1962. Born 4 May 19i>4.

Norman and Ruth Weber Reuwsaat had an adopted son, Troy Ryan Reuwsaat, and also the
following children:

74 i. Tina Renee^ Reuwsaat.

it. Roni Rey Reuwsaat. Born, 21 Dec 1966. Died, 23 Dec 1966.
iii. Todd Robert Reuwsaat. Born, 18 Dec 1967. Died. 18 Dec 1967.

56. Marvin Richard® Weber. (Mildred Alphonsine®, Pearl"* Myrtle, Edward William®. Sarah®.
Carlisle Harrison*). Born, 2 Feb 1933, in Ault, Weld Co., CO. Died, 20 Nov 1997, in Ault, Weld Co..
CO.

Marvin married Joyce Arlene Wykert, 21 Nov 1951, in Ault. Weld Co., CO. Born, 6 Dec 1932.
Marvin and Joyce Wykert Weber had a daughter:

75 i. Susan Jane^ Weber.

57. Duane Robert® Weber. (Oliver Henry®, Pearl Myrtle"^, Edward William®, Sarah^. Carlisle
Harrison^). Born, 30 Aug 1937, in Nunn, Weld Co., CO.

Duane married Karen Kay O'Brien, 19 May 1962, in Bird City, Cheyenne Co., KS. Born, 28
Oct 1940. Imperial, Chase Co., NE.

The children of Duane and Karen O'Brien Weber were:

76 i. Rhonda Kay^ Weber.

it. Ray Robert^ Weber. Born, 31 May 1964, in St. Louis, MO.

iii. Sharna Mae"^ Weber. Born, 2 Oct 1967, in St. Louis. MO.

iv. Kama Fay"^ Weber. Born, 2 Oct 1967, in St. Louis. MO. She married Kerry
Allen'^ Gruber, 19 Jul 1997, in Holy Trinity Parish, Bremerton. WA. Born. 29 Jul
1965, in Carson City, NV. Kama and Sharna were fraternal twins.

58. Twyla® Gagnon. (Ohver Henry®, Pearl Myrtle*^, Edward WUliam®, Sarah^. Carlisle Harrison^).
Born, 22 May 1941.

Twyla married Lloyd Guy Denney.

The children of Lloyd and Twyla Gagnon Denney were:

i. Lloyd Guy"^ Denney, Jr. Born. 11 Sep 1960.

77 ii. Lauren Scott^ Denney.

59. Carol® Gagnon. (Ohver Henry®, Pearl Myrtle^. Edward Wilham®, Sarah®, Carlisle Harrison^)
Carol married Richard Turl. They were divorced.

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The children of Richard and Carol Gagnon Turl were:

78 i. Jovahnna Anne Turl. Born. 29 Jun ????.

79 ii. John Paul^ Turl.

60. Douglas® Smith (Margaret Thelma®, Florence‘S, Albert C.®, Ruth Ann^, Carlisle Harrison^).
Born, 12 Dec 1939, in Gillette, Campbell Co., WY®^. Resided, 1996. in Worland, Washakie Co.. WY.

Douglas married Sonja Bjornson, 16 May 1958.

The children of Douglas and Sonja Bjornson Smith were:

i. Melanie*^ Smith. Born, 1 Apr 1962, in Miles City, Custer Co., MT'^®.

ii. Laurie^ Smith. Born, 30 May 1964, in Miles City, Custer Co., MT’^®.

iii. Jodie"^ Smith. Born, 25 Mar 1969, in Worland, Washakie Co., WY"^®,

61. Cynthia Rose® Eisele (Jean®, Ruth'^, Albert C.®, Ruth Ann®, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 12 Apr
1952, in Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY®®. Resided, 1996, at 30 Canal Road, Buffalo, Johnson Co.. WY.
Occupation: librarian.

Cynthia married Donald Twing, 25 Jun 1971®®. Born, 23 Nov 1948®®. Occupation: crew
foreman.

The children of Donald and Cynthia Rose Eisele Twing were:

i. Ruth Georgianna^ Twing. Born, 15 May 1975, in Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY®®.

ii. Cameron John‘S Twing. Born, 2 Apr 1977, in Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY®®.

62. Lynn Albert® Brown (Margaret Lucille "Dorothy"®. Marion^, Albert C.®. Ruth Ann®, Carlisle
Harrison^). Born, 14 Apr 1940.

Lynn married, first, Phyllis Ann Wagner, 1959®^. Lynn married, second, Linda Doane.

The children of Lynn Albert and Phyllis Ann Wagner Brown were:

i. Randy Lynn'^ Brown. Born. Nov 1961. Died, Mar 1989.

ii. Shane Adam"^ Brown. Born, circa 1964®'^.

iii. JuUe Ann^ Brown. Born, 4 Jul 1965.

iv. Kevin Taylor*^ Brown. Born, 22 Aug 1968®'^.

63. Shirley Rae® Brown (Margaret Lucille "Dorothy"®, Marion‘S, Albert C.®, Ruth Ann®. Carlisle
Harrison^). Born, 6 Jui 1942.

Shirley married, first. Dan Strickland. They had a son:

80 i. Steve Edward'^ Strickland.

Shirley married, second, Don Jacobson. They had a son:

ii.

Scott Eric^ Jacobson.

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64. Leigh Ann® Kesler (Elaine Elizabeth®, William Campbell'^, Albert C.®. Ruth Ann^, Carlisle
Harrison^). Born. 20 Jun 1958, in Denver, Denver Co.. CO®*^. Resided. 1996. in Alabama. Occupation:
legal secretary.

Leigh Ann married, first, James Lawrence Pabst. 4 Jul 1981, in Buffalo, Johnson Co.. WY.
Divorced, 1989. Leigh Ann married, second, Korky Lee Gish. 18 Aug 1992. in Casper. Natrona Co..
WY.

James Lawrence and Leigh Ann Kesler Pabst had two children:

i. female Kesler, given up for adoption Born, 2 May 1978, in Billings. Yellowstone
Co., MT.

ii. Jonathan William^ Pabst. Born. 20 Jan 1987, in Odette, Campbell Co., WY.

65. .Michael® Moses (Phyllis Maxine®. Mdo^, Ida Emdy®, OUver "Perry''^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born,

6 May 1950.

Michael had two sons:

i. Michael M.*^ Moses. Born, 5 Oct 1972.

ii. Travis S. Moses. Born. 20 Mar 1977.

66. Charles David® Moses (Phyllis Maxine®, Mdo^, Ida Emdy®, Ohver "Perry''^, Carlisle Harrison^).
Born, 20 Jun 1953, in Sheridan, Sheridan Co., WY®®.

Charles married Karen Norgarrd. They had three children:

i. Brian B.^ Norgarrd. Born, 10 May 1976.

ii. Jeff B. Norgarrd. Born, 22 Sep 1978.
ui. Amy B. Norgarrd. Born, 6 Oct 1980.

67. Jacqueline® Moses (Phyllis Maxine®, Mdo^, Ida Emily®, Oliver "Perry"®, Carlisle Harrison^).
Born, 25 Feb 1955, in Thermopolis, Hot Springs Co., WY®®.

Jacqueline married Justin Leath. They had two chddren.

i. Chancy^ Leath. Born. 17 Oct 1978.

ii. Doug Leath. Born, 12 May 1982.

68. Faye Irene® Moses (Phyllis Maxine®, Mdo^, Ida Emdy®. Oliver "Perry"®, Carlisle Harrison^).
Born, 13 Jul 1956, in Buffalo, Johnson Co., WY®®.

Faye had a daughter:

i. Keri B,'^ Taylor. Born, 3 Sep 1980.

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101

Seventh Generation

69. Charles Orville‘S Weber. (Charles Orville®’ Oliver Henry®, Pearl Myrtle^, Edward William®,
Sarah^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 2 Oct 1943, in Windsor, Weld Co., CO.

Charles married Cynthia Loraine Christian, 5 Aug 1966. Born, 1 Jan 1948.

The children of Charles and Cynthia Christian Weber were;

i. Lance Elliot® Weber.

ii. Karmal Kim® Weber.

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82

70. Donald Dean'^ Weber. (Charles Orville®’ Oliver Henry®, Pearl Myrtle*^, Edward Wdliam®,
Sarah^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 4 Nov 1946.

Donald married first, Gayle Kay Miller, 15 Aug 1970. Divorced, 4 Mar 1974. Born 3 Mar
1952. He married second Marsha Beatrice Awbrey, 6 Apr 1979. Born 10 Jun 1951.

Donald and Gayle Miller Weber had two stepchildren, Robert Long and Adam Long, and a son:

i. Carl Dean® Weber. Born, 23 May 1973, in Greeley, Weld Co., CO.

71. Lisa Marie^ Weber. (Charles Orville®' Oliver Henry®, Pearl Myrtle*^, Edward William®, Sarah^,
Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 22 Aug 1958, in Greeley, Weld County, CO.

Lisa married Robin Jay Reeves, 10 Mar 1977. They had a daughter:

i. Jennifer® Reeves. Born, 8 Jul 1977, in Greeley, Weld Co., CO.

72. Gary Bruce”^ McKenzie. (Pearl Rose®, Mildred Alphonsine®. Pearl^ Myrtle, Edward William®,
Sarah®. Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 21 Jan 1944.

Gary married Marie Pauline Seela. 7 Jun 1964. Born, 2 Feb 1942.

The children of Gary and Marie Seela McKenzie were:

83 i. Ronald Jerome® McKenzie.

84 ii. Kevin Wayne® McKenzie.

73. Sylvia Kaye’^ McKenzie. (Pearl Rose®, Mildred Alphonsine®, PearP Myrtle, Edward William®,
Sarah®, Carlisle Harrison^). Born. 6 Jun 1956.

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Sylvia married first, Kenneth Walker in 1972. They were divorced. She married second,
Samuel Songhurst in 1980. Died. 1981.

Kenneth and Sylvia McKenzie Walker had a son:

Travis^ Songhurst. Born, 2 May 1980.

74. Tina Renee^ Reuwsaat. (Ruth lUene®, Mildred Alphonsine^, Pearl* Myrtle. Edward Wilbam^,
Sarah^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 7 Mar 1965.

Tina married Tom Serna, 23 Feb 1988. They were divorced. Born. 5 Jul 1967.

Tom and Tina Reuwsaat Serna had the following children:

i. Johnathan Michael^ Serna. Born, 22 Jun 1990.

ii. Jessica Monet® Serna. Born, 7 Sep 1991.

75. Susan Jane^ Weber. (Marvin Richard®. Mildred Alphonsine®. Pearl‘d Myrtle, Edward William®.
Sarah^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 26 Sep 1952, in Greeley. Weld Co., CO.

Susan married Alan Lee Dyer, 1 Aug 1971. Divorced, 1979. Born. 31 Jul 1952.

Alan and Susan Weber Dyer were the parents of:

i. Alyson Amber® Dyer. Born, 27 Sep 1974.

85 ii. Amberiy Elizabeth® Dyer.

76. Rhonda Kay"^ Weber. (Duane Robert®' Oliver Henry®, Pearl Myrtle^, Edward William®, Sarah^.
Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 12 May 1963, in Greeley, Weld Co., CO.

Rhonda married Donald Fredrick Blair. 10 Jul 1992, in Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX.

The children of Donald and Rhonda Weber Blair were:

i. Matthew Duane® Blair. Born, 16 Sep 1994, in Williston, Levy Co., FL

ii. Trent Taylor® Blair. Born 16 Sep 1994, in Williston. Levy Co., FL. Matthew and
Trent were identical twins.

77. Lauren Scott"^ Denney. (Twyla®, Oliver Henry®, Pearl Myrtle^. Edward William®, Sarah®,
Carlisle Harrison^). Born. 4 Jan — .

Lauren married Eyvonne Razo. They had three sons;

i. Lauren Scott® Denney. Born. Aug 1986.

ii. Brandon Scott® Denney.

iii. Jayden Aaron® Denney. Born, 1 Sep 1994.

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103

78. Jovahnna Anne‘S Turl. (Carol®, Oliver Henry®, Pearl Myrtle^, Edward William®. Sarah^.
Carlisie Harrison^). Born, 29 Jun — .

Jovahnna Turi and Vincent Norris had the following children

i. Christopher® Norris.

ii. dypsy Rain® Norris. Born, 17 May 1994.

79. John Paul'^ Turl. John had a daughter®.

80. Steve Edward'^ Strickland (Shirley Rae®, Margaret Lucille "Dorothy"®, Marion^, Albert C.®.
Ruth Ann^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 4 Aug 1963. Resided, 1996, in Reston, VA.

Steve married Dianne, surname unknown. Steve and Dianne Strickland had a daughter;

i. Emily Amber® Strickland. Born, Nov 1996, in Reston, VA.

Eighth Generation

81. Lance Elliot® Weber. (Charles Orville”^, Charles Orville®’ Oliver Henry®, Pearl Myrtle*^, Edward
William®, Sarah^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 6 Mar 1967, in Greeley, Weld Co., CO.

Lance married first, Debra Dee Dart, 13 Oct 1988. Divorced. He married second, Pamela
Renee Wetzbarger, 14 Feb 1991. Separated, Oct 1996. Born, 9 Jan 1971.

Lance and Pamela Wetzbarger Weber had two daughters:

i. Risa Khrystyne® Weber.

ii. Elizabeth Madeline® Weber.

82. Karmal Kim® Weber. (Charles Orville^, Charles Orville®’ Oliver Henry®, Pearl Myrtle^, Edward
William®, Sarah^, Carlisle Harrison^).

Karmal and Joseph Norberto Bernal had a daughter:

i. Violet Loraine® Weber. Born, 19 Dec 1989, Greeley, Weld Co., CO.

83. Ronald Jerome® McKenzie. (Gary Bruce”^, Pearl Rose®, Mildred Alphonsine®. Pearl‘d Myrtle.
Edward William®, Sarah^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 7 Feb 1965.

Ronald married Traci Ann Giesick, 7 Dec 1985. Born, 14 Oct 1964.

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Ronald and Traci Giesick McKenzie had a son;

i. Ronald Jerome® McKenzie. Born, 25 Sep 1988.

84. Kevin Wayne^ McKenzie. (Gary Bruce'^, Pearl Rose^, Mildred Alphonsine^, Pearl^ Myrtle.
Edward William^, Sarah^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born. 29 Sep 1966.

Kevin married first, Lisa Ann Van Every. 26 Feb 1990. They were divorced. He married
second, Lou Anne Bauman, 14 Feb 1995.

Kevin and Lisa Van Every McKenzie had a son:

i. Michael James Bruce® McKenzie. Born, 6 Jul 1993.

85. Amberiy Elizabeth® Dyer (Susan Jane"^, Marvin Richard®, Mildred Aiphonsine®, Pearl^ Myrtle.
Edward William®, Sarah^, Carlisle Harrison^). Born, 12 Mar 1978. She had a son:

i. James Richard® Dyer. Born, 15 Sep 1995.

Notes and References

^ The Reverend R. D. Miller, Past and Present of Menard County, Illinois, Clarke. Chicago. IL.
1905, 977.3555/H2m, in custody of Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple
St., Salt Lake City, UT, p. 343; Antioch Christian Church of Cantrall, Illinois. Springfield, IL:
1984, 977.356/C3/K2g; J. C. Powell, History of the Early Settlers of Sansamon Co., Illinois.
Edwin Wilson Co.. Springfield, IL, 1876, 977.356/H@/POW, in custody of Carlsbad City Library.
Carlsbad, CA.

2 Antioch, p. 221.

® Menard County. IL Probate Records: Box 410.

4 Phyllis Moses, Box 273, Ten Sleep, WY 82442.

® Real estate: $24,000; personal property: $5,000.

® Miller.

^ History of Sangamon County, Illinois, Int. Pub. Co., Chicago, IL. 1881. in custody of Family
History library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT: Portrait and
Biographical Album of Des Moines County, Iowa, Acme, Chicago, IL, 1888, 977.71/146Po. in
custody of Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City. UT:
Antioch: Miller.

® Des Moines County, Iowa Marriages 1835-1847. in custody of Los Angeles Public Library. Las
Angeles. CA.

® 1850 Census; birthplace, Danville, lA.

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105

Miller, Powell.

Canterbury Trails, Volume 2, Issue 1, 1984, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad. CA.

^2 Ford County, IL Marriage Book 1, p. 100.

Ford County, IL Marriage Book 2, p. 23.

1850 Census: aged U; 1860 Census: aged 21; Canterbury Trails, Volume 2, Issue 1, 1984. in
custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA.

Menard County, IL Marriage Book A, p. 144.

Ford County, IL Marriage Book 2, p. 21.

Ford County, IL Marriage Book 1, p. 207.

Miller, Powell.

1850 Census:aged 5; 1860 Census: aged 15; Canterbury Trails, Volume 2, Issue 1. 1984. in
custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA; 1900 Census: born Aug. 1845.

Buffcdo's First Century, Buffalo Bulletin Inc., 1984, 978.735/Bl.H2b, in custody of Family
History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT, p. 35.

Menard County, IL Marriage Book A, p. 313.

Buffalo, p. 34.

1900 Census information.

2“* Died aged 11.

25 Application for Dependent Mother's Pension by his mother, Emily Canterbury.

2® Menard County, IL Marriage Book B,'g>. 14.

2'^ Canterbury Trails, Volume 4, Issue 3: 1986, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA.

25 Johnson County, WY Marriage Book D, p. 232; J. D. Stevenson officiating.

2® Johnson County, WY Marriage License #24568.

5*^ Social Security Death Index.

51 Menard Co., IL Marriage Book C, p. 1.

52 Living alone.

55 Miller, pp. 343-4.

5*1 Application for Dependent Mother's Pension of mother, Emily Canterbury.

55 Menard County, IL Marriage Book B, p. 49.

55 Canterbury Trails, Volume 2, Issue 1. 1984, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad. CA :
aged 8 months.

5'^ SS Index: Canterbury Trails, Volume 2, Issue 1, 1984, in custody of Carlsbad City Library.
Carlsbad, CA.

55 SS Index; death benefit sent to Pennsylvania.

5® Canterbury Trails, Volume 2, Issue I, 1984, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad. CA :

1870 Census: aged 8; 1880 Census: aged 18.

“15 Resided with John N. and Dulciana Cline.

^1 AUers, Hohimer, and Gochanour. Menard County, Illinois, Marriages, Book II, 1876‘1900\
Menard County, IL Marriage Book B, p. 71.

^2 1910 Census information.

‘15 Menard Co., IL Marriage Book B,^.7>1.

‘I'l Intentionally omitted.

"15 SS Index ; 1900 Census information.

^5 Child unconfirmed but reported by Nancy Wach.

Died aged 10.

*15 Ford County, IL Marriage Book Z. p. 9.

'1® Wdl dated: October 25, 1911; willproved; October 21, 1918.

55 Divorced and remarried.

51 Johnson County, WY Marriage License #247.

52 Johnson County, WY Marriage License #6889.

55 Intentionally omitted..

5‘i Information unreliable.

55 Hohimer. Menard County, IL Marriage Book B, p. 130.

55 Johnson County, WY Marriage Book D. p. 271.

106 CHAPTER IV

Johnson County, WY Marriage License #28009.

Johnson County, WY Marriage Book EAOl.

Ruth, wife, Oliver Henry Gagnon.

Florence Holland Sorrenson resided in Billings, Montana.

Witnesses: Howard Scott Watt and Oliver Canterbury.

Johnson County, WY Marriage Book D, p. 168.

Johnson County, WY Marriage License #18915.

Information of Dorothy Waegele Brown.

Aged 92.

Witnesses: Church Cook and Florence Holland.

Johnson County, WY Marriage Book D, p. 160.

Johnson County, WY Marriage License #18691.

Information of Cynthia Eisele Twing.

Killed in an accident involving a horse; information of Dorothy Eisele Twing.

A boarder of F.D. Horton; resort laborer.

Witnesses: Fred Waegele and Mrs. Albert Holland.

Johnson County, WY Marriage Book D, p. 238; C. J. Mikkelson officiating.

Johnson County, WY Marriage License #20221.

Information of Elaine Holland Hough.

Johnson County, WY Marriage Book E. p. 423.

Information of Elaine Holland Hough.

Witnesses: Mayme B. Wilson and Mrs. L. B. Longstraeth.

Johnson County, WY Marriage Book E, p. 60; The Rev. S. E. Anspaugh, officiating.
Johnson County, WY Marriage License #40028.

April 17, 1924: aged 38 as per marriage license.

Johnson County, WY Marriage Book E, p. 393.

Buffalo, p. 36.

Information of Elaine Holland Hough.

Information of Phyllis Moses.

DESCENDANTS OF JOHN TECUMSEH CANTERBURY

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Chapter V

DESCENDANTS OF
JOHN TECUMSEH CANTERBURY

First Generation

1. John Tecumseh^ Canterbury^, son of Asa F. Canterbury and Margaret "Peggy" Hornback.
Born, 27 Aug 1819, in Fleming Co., KY^. Birth(2); 27 Aug 1820^. Died, 6 Oct 1894, in Fancy Creek
Twp., Sangamon Co., IL^. Burial in Canterbury Cem., Fancy Creek, Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 14
Nov 1850, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; p. 251. Census: 30 Sep 1860, in Sangamon Co..
P.O. Wihiamsville, IL; p. 742. Occupation: farmer.

FOUR GENERATIONS

JOHN TECUMSEH CANTERBURY, ASA M. CANTERBURY. MATTIE CANTERBURY & HAZEL SMITH
from The Antioch Christian Church

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John married, first, Miranda M. Brittin^. daughter of Evans Elijah Brittin and Mary "PoUy"
Jane England, 22 Feb 1842, in Sangamon Co., IL^. Born. 22 Jan 1824. in Fancy Creek Twp..
Sangamon Co., IL®. Birth(2): 12 Dec 1823. Died. 22 Sep 1853, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co..
IL’^. Burial in Canterbury Cem., Fai-.ey Creek, Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 14 Nov 1850. in Fancy Creek
Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; p. 251.

John married‘s, second, Harriet E. Perkins^^, 24 Sep 1854. in Menard Co.. Born. 25 Apr
1833, in Sangamon Co., IL^. Btrth(2): 25 Apr 1834^'^. Died, 15 Jun 1905, in Sangamon Co., IL^. Burial
in Canterbury Cem., Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 30 Sep 1860. in Sangamon Co.,
P.O. Williamsville, IL; p. 742. Census: 27 Jun 1900, in Cantrall Village, Sangamon Co., IL; EDI 10
SH2.

John Tecumseh Canterbury's father. Asa, seemed to favor naming children for famous warriors;
Harrison, Tecumseh, and Perry. Tecumseh was the son of a Shawnee chief. He formed a confederation
of Indians for the purpose of protesting unfair treaties made by chiefs, giving land to the United States
without the approval of the tribe. Tecumseh's brother, "The Prophet," and Tecumseh's army were
defeated at the Battle of Tippecanoe by Brigadier General WiUiam Henry Harrison. During the War of
1812 Tecumseh and some of his braves joined the British army in Canada. He was defeated and killed
at the Battle of the Thames.

John was commissioned as a captain in the Civil War under Governor Ford. He was a member
of the Republican Party. The father of John's first wife, Evans Elijah Brittin, was born in Bucks
County, Pennsylvania, and came to Sangamon County, Illinois, settbng near present Cantrall. The
Antioch Christian Church, erected its first edifice on the Brittin farm in 1823. Records of the Antioch
Christian Church show John T. Canterbury as a member and contributor through February 13, 1894.
After his death on October 6, 1894, his second wife, Harriet Perkins, took his place as a contributor. His
f]jst wife, Miranda Brittin, had been a member as well, her decease having been recorded in the church
records on September 22, 1853.

John Canterbury farmed in section 6 of Fancy Creek Township, in Sangamon County, Illinois.
He was one of the original proprietors of the village of Cantrall which was organized in October of 1872.
The Petersburg Observer of 1879 related, "J. T. Canterberry, one of Cantral's old and respected citizens,
was in the city Wednesday. We enjoyed a pleasant half hour's conversation with him in the Observer
office."

A quote from The History of Sangamon County published in 1881 is as follows:

Mr. C. lias been identified with tbe county nearly all bis Life: bas seen it from its wild and
uncidtivated state, to one of tbe finest countries in tbe world: came bere a poor boy, but by bard work and
fair dealing bas made a comfortable property and borne; bas two hundred and forty-five acres of land,
valued at $65 per acre: raises fifty acres of corn and fifty acres of wheat. He is one of tbe staunch
Republicans of tbe country.

The children of John Tecumseh and Miranda M. Brittin Canterbury were:

2

3

4

John B.2 Canterbury^. Born, 26 Mar 1843, in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co.,
IL®. Died, 19 Mar 1864, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL^. Buried in
Canterbury Cem., Fancy Creek, Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 30 Sep 1860. in
Sangamon Co.. PO Williamsville, IL; p. 742.

Asa M. Canterbury.

Mary Jane Canterbury.

Margaret A. Canterbury.

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V. Evans E. Canterbury^. Born, 10 Aug 1851, in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co..
IL. Baptism: 20 Mar 1867, in Antioch Christian Church, Sangamon Co., IL.
Census: 30 Sep 1860, in Sangamon Co., PO Williamsville. IL; p. 742. Census: 2
Jun 1880, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; ED207 SH4. Resided 1905. in
Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Occupation; grain dealer. He married Mary
E. Brown, 19 Mar 1874, in Sangamon Co., IL.^^ Evans owned a large tract of land
in section 8 of township 18 N, range 5 west.

vi. William H. Canterbury^. Born, 7 Sep 1853, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.,
IL^^. Died, 7 Feb 1854, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL^. Buried in
Canterbury Cem., Fancy Creek, Sangamon Co., IL.

Second Generation

2. Asa M.2 Canterbury (John Tecumseh^)^. Born, 15 Nov 1844, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon
Co., IL^®. Died, 1898, in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Buried in CantraU Cem., Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon
Co., IL^®. Census: 14 Nov 1850, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Census; 30 Sep 1860. in
Sangamon Co., PO Williamsville, IL: p. 742. Census: 1 Jun 1880, in CantraU Village. Sangamon Co..
IL: ED207 SH7. Occupation: stock dealer.

Asa married® Lucinda Fisk®, daughter of John Moore Fisk and Sarah Ann McReynolds. 19
Apr 1866, in Sangamon Co., IL^^. Born, Feb 1846, in Mason Co., IL. Census: 1 Jun 1880, in CantraU
ViUage, Sangamon Co., IL; ED207 SH7. Census: 1900, at 16 Windom, Peoria, Co., IL; ED104 SH5.

The children of Asa and Lucinda Fisk Canterbury were:

5

6

7

i. Mattie E.® Canterbury.

ii. Ellis W. Canterbury®. Born, Mar 1873, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL.
Died. 3 Dec 1905, in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA^T Buried: 10 Dec 1905. in
CantraU Cem., Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 1 Jun 1880, in CantraU Village,
Sangamon Co., IL; ED207 SH7. Census: 1900. at 516 Windom, Peoria. Co.. IL;
ED 104 SH5.

iii. Harry W. Canterbury.

iv. Florence M. Canterbury. Born. May 1879. in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co.,
IL. Census: 1 Jun 1880, in CantraU ViUage, Sangamon Co., IL: ED207 SH7.
Census; 1900. at 516 Windon, Peoria, Co.. IL; ED104 SH5. Resided. 1905. in
SUoam Springs. Howell Co., MO. She married John J. McAhan. before 1905^®.

V. Jacob C. Canterbury. Born, Jan 1882, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL.
Resided, 1905, in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Census; 1900, at 516 Windon. Peoria, Co..
IL; ED104SH5.

vi. Ross J. Canterbury.

vii. Helen Canterbury. Born, May 1887, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL.
Census: 1900, at 516 Windon, Peoria, Co., IL; ED104 SH5. Resided. 1905, in
Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.

viii. Allen M. Canterbury. Born, Apr 1890, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL.
Census; 1900. at 516 Windon. Peoria, Co.. IL: ED 104 SH5. Resided. 1905. in Peoria
Co., IL.

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3. Mary Jane^ Canterbury (John Tecumseh^)®. Born. 1 Aug 1846. in Fancy Creek Twp.,
Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 14 Nov 1850. in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL. (Census: 30 Sep
1860. in Sangamon Co., P. O. Williamsville. IL: p. 742^®. Military service in Civil War. Company F. 1st
IL Cavalry.

Mary Jane married John J. Stevens®. 13 Dec 1863. in Sangamon Co.. IL^®. Born, circa 1842,
in Indiana^^. Census: 1870, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 1880. in Cantrall, Sangamon Co.. IL; ED207
SH2. Military service in Civil War, Company F, 1st IL Cavalry. Occupation: farmer.

John J. Stevens was an elder in the Antioch Christian Church.

The children of John J. and Mary Jane Canterbury Stevens were:

i. Albert® Stevens. Born, circa 1864, in Menard Co., IL^^. Census: 1870. in Menard
Co., IL.

u. Charles A. Stevens®. Born, circa 1865. in Sangamon Co.. IL. Census: 1880. in
Cantrall. Sangamon Co., IL; ED207 SH2.

iii. John E. Stevens®. Born, circa 1867. in Sangamon Co., IL^®. Census: 1870, in
Menard Co., IL. Census: 1880, in Cantrall, Sangamon Co.. IL; ED207 SH2.

iv. Frank E. Stevens®. Born, circa 1870. in Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 1880. in
Cantrall, Sangamon Co., IL; ED207 SH2.

v. Mabel J. Stevens. Born, circa 1875, in Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 1880. in
Cantrall, Sangamon Co., IL; ED207 SH2.

4. Margaret Canterbury (John Tecumseh^)®. Born, 10 Jan 1849, in Fancy Creek Twp..
Sangamon Co., IL^®. Census: 14 Nov 1850, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 30 Sep
1860, in Sangamon Co., P. 0. Williamsville, IL; p. 742. Census: 1900, at 526 S. Walnut, Springfield, IL;
ED93 SH5.

Margaret married® Joseph S. Cantrall, son of Levi Cantrall and Ann Patterson Barnett. 14
Jan 1869, in Sangamon Co., IL^*^. Born. 16 Oct 1841, in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co.. IL'^.
Census: 1900, at 526 S. Walnut, Springfield. IL; ED93 SH5. Occupation: cattle, lumber and grain
dealer.

Joseph was a Mason and a member of Lavely Lodge at Williamsville, Illinois. The History of the
Early Settlers of Sangamon County, Illinois, page 1014, provided us with the following biography of
Joseph S. Cantrall:

Joseph S. Cantrall. was born on Cantrall creek, near Cantrall, Sangamon county. Tllinois.
October 16. 1841, where he remained until twenty years of age, when he went into the cattle trade,
feeding and shipping until 1872. when he and two others laid out the town of Cantrall. Illinois. He then
furnished ties and lumber for the S. & N, W. Railroad, from Petersburg to Springfield, and. in 1874, built
the Cantrall Elevator, and went into the grain trade, his present occupation. He is now building a large
corn-crib, at Cantrall, with a capacity of 75,000 bushels of ear corn; it is two hundred feet long and thirty-
five feet wide. J. S. Cantrall was married to hfiss Margaret A. Canterbury, January 16, 1868; the fruits of
this marriage are two children: Daisy and Hattie. Mr. and Mrs. Cantrall are members of the Christian
Church. In politics, he is a Republican: having cast his first vote for A. Lincoln,

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111

Joseph S. and Margaret A. Canterbury Cantrall had the following children:

8

i. Daisy E.S Cantrall. Born. Feb 1870. Census: 1900. at 526 S. Walnut, Springfield.
IL; ED93 SH6.

ii. Hattie May Cantrall. Born, Mar 1875, in Illinois. Census: 1900. in 526.

iii. Evans "Earl" Cantrall.

iv. Dorothea "Dora" Cantrall.

Third Generation

5. Mattie E.^ Canterbury (Asa M.^, John Tecumsehl)®. Born, circa 1867, in Fancy Creek Twp.,
Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 1 Jun 1880, in CantraU Village, Sangamon Co., IL: ED207 SH7. Resided.
1906, in Peoria Co.. IL.

Mattie married E. J. Smith. They had a daughter;
i. Hazel*^ Smith.

6. Harry W.3 Canterbury (Asa M.2, John Tecumseh'). Born, Jun 1876. in Fancy Creek Twp.,
Sangamon Co., IL. Died, 1945. Census: 1 Jun 1880, in CantraU ViUage, Sangamon Co., IL; ED207 SH7.
Census: 1910, at 2607 Adams St., Peoria, Co.. IL; ED118 SH8. Census: Jan 1920, at 205 Easton Ave.,
Peoria, Co., IL; ED130 SH8.

Harry married Lillian whose surname is unknown. Born, Sep 1873, in Kansas. Census: 1900.
at 2607 Adams St., Peoria. Co., IL; EDI 18 SH8. Census; Jan 1920. at 205 Easton Ave., Peoria, Co., IL;
ED 130 SH8.

The children of Harry W. and Lillian Canterbury were:

i. Bessie 0.‘^ Canterbury. Born, Dec 1899, in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Census: Jan
1920, at 205 Easton Ave., Peoria, Peoria Co., IL; ED130 SH8.

9 ii. Harry W. "Bud" Canterbury.

hi. Hazel Canterbury. Born, circa 1903, in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Census: Jan
1920, at 205 Easton Ave., Peoria, Co., IL; ED130 SH8.
iv. Lee Canterbury. Born, circa 1907, in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Census: Jan 1920,
at 205 Easton Ave., Peoria, Co., IL; ED130 SH8.

7. Ross J.^ Canterbury (Asa M.^, John Tecumseh^). Born, circa 1885. Resided in Coffeyville.
Montgomery Co., KS. Census; 1900, at 516 Windsor St., Peoria, Co.. IL; ED104 SH5. Census: Jan 1920.
at 516 Windsor St, Peoria. Co.. IL: ED98 SH3.

Ross married Gertrude whose surname is unknown. Born, circa 1881, in Illinois. Census: Jan
1920. at 516 Windsor St.. Peoria, Peoria Co., IL; ED98 SH3.

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The children of Ross J". and Gertrude Canterbury were:

i. Ellis A.^ Canterbury. Born, Sep 1913. in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. Census: Jan
1920. at 516 Windsor St. Peoria, Co., IL: ED98 SH3.
ti. Richard A. Canterbury. Born, 27 Jul 1915. in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL-®. Died. May
1982, in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL^®. Census: Jan 1920, at 516 Windsor St.. Peoria,
Co., IL; ED98 SH3.

iii. John R. Canterbury. Born, Apr 1917, in Peoria. Peoria Co., IL. Census: Jan
1920, at 516 Windsor St., Peoria, Peoria Co., IL; ED98 SH3.

iv. Alice A. Canterbury, Born, Aug 1919, in Peoria. Peoria Co., IL. Census: Jan
1920, at 516 Windsor St, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL; ED98 SH3.

8. Evans "Earl"^ Cantrall (Margaret A^, John Tecumseh^). Born, 15 Nov 1884, in lilinois^^.

Died, Jun 1982^®. Census: 1920, in Sangamon Co., IL; ED184 SH2.

Evans married Margaret whose surname is unknown. Born, circa 1884. in Illinois. Census:

Jan 1920, in Sangamon Co., IL; ED 184 SH2.

Earl and Margaret Cantrell had the following children:

i. Marie‘S Cantrall. Born, circa 1906, in Illinois. Census: Jan 1920, in Sangamon
Co.. IL; ED184SH2.

ii. Harry Cantrall. Born, circa 1908, in Illinois. Census: Jan 1920. in Sangamon
Co., IL;ED184SH2.

iii. George Cantrall. Born, circa 1909, in lUinois. Census: Jan 1920, in Sangamon
Co., IL; EDi84SH2.

iv. Elsie Cantrall. Born, circa 1911, in Illinois. Census: Jan 1920, in Sangamon Co..
IL; ED 184 SH2.

V. Margaret Cantrall. Born, circa 1913, in Sangamon Co., IL. Census: Jan 1920. in
Sangamon Co., IL; ED184SH2.

vi. Chester Cantrall. Born, 27 Jul 1914, in Sangamon Co., TL^®. Died, Sep 1985, in
Illinois^®. Census; Jan 1920, in Sangamon Co., IL; ED 184 SH2.

vii. Elizabeth Cantrall. Born, 1917, in Sangamon Co., IL. Census: Jan 1920, in
Sangamon Co., IL; ED184SH2.

vui. Louis Cantrall. Born, 1919, in Sangamon Co., IL. Census: Jan 1920. in
Sangamon Co., IL; ED184SH2.

Fourth Generation

9. Harry W. "Bud"^ Canterbury (Harry W.^, Asa M.^. John Tecumseh^). Born. 9 Mar 1902, in
Peoria. Peoria Co.. IL. Died, Nov 1964, in Peoria. Peoria Co., IL. Census: Jan 1920, at 205 Easton Ave..
Peoria. Peoria Co., IL; ED 130 SH8.

Bud Canterbury had a son:

10

Jack W.^ Canterbury.

DESCENDANTS OF JOHN TECUMSEH CANTEKBURY

113

Fifth Generation

10. Jack W.5 Canterbury (Harry W, "Bud"'*, Harry W.^, Asa John Tecumseh*). Born. 1930
Died, 1993.

He married an unknown woman. Jack W. Canterbury had a son:
11 i. Harry® Canterbury.

Sixth Generation

11. Harry® Canterbury (Jack W.®, Harry W. "Bud'"*, Harry W.®, Asa M.®, John Tecumseh*). Born,
1953. Resided, Aug 1995, at 1618 W. Teton St., Peoria. Peoria Co., IL. Occupation; sales representative.

Harry married, first, Karen Eberle. Harry married, second, Catherine Patterson.

Harry and Karen Eberle Canterbury had two sons:

i. Scott Lee^ Canterbury. Born in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.

ii. Jeffrey James Canterbury. Born in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.

Harry and Catherine Patterson had a son:

iii. William Lee Canterbury. Born, 22 May 1987, in Peoria, Peoria Co., IL.

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Notes and References

^ History of Sangamon County, Illinois, Int. Pub. Co., Chicago, IL, 1881. in custody of Family
History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St.. Salt Lake City. UT: Antioch Christian
Church of Cantrall, Illinois, Springfield. IL: 1984, 977.356/C3/K2g: J. C. Powell. History of the
Early Settlers of Sangamon Co., Illinois. Edwin Wilson Co.. Springfield. IL. 1876.
977.356/H@/POW, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA.

2 Cemeteries of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon Co., IL, Gen. Soc.: 1994, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 20.

^ Antioch, p. 221.

^ Sangamon: Powell.

® Powell, p. 1014.

® Died aged 29 years, 8 months.

^ Cemeteries of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon Co., IL, Gen. Soc.; 1994, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 20; Antioch, p. 4.

^ Powell.

® Died aged 20 years, 11 months, 24 days.

Sangamon County, IL Marriage License #5936.

Cemeteries of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon Co., IL. Gen. Soc.: 1994. in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 20; died aged 5 months.

Sangamon.

Menard County, IL Marriage Book A: p. 132.

1900 Census information.

Canterbury Trails, Volume 2, Issue 1, 1984, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad. CA.
Body removed in 1933 to the Springdale Cemetery, Peoria, IL.

Obituary in Journal and Transcript Peoria, IL, December 9. 1905.

Obituary of EUis W. Canterbury. Peoria, IL.

1870 Census: Menard County, Illinois.

Sangamon County, IL Marriage License #659.

1870 Census: birthplace, Illinois.

22 1870 Census: aged 6.

22 1870 Census: aged 3.

2^ Sangamon County, IL Marriage License #3506.

22 Social Security Death Index.

2® Ibid.: benefits sent to Oxnard. Ventura Co.. CA.

DESCENDANTS OF ELIZA JANE CANTEEBUKY CLINE

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Chapter VI

DESCENDANTS OF
ELIZA JANE CANTERBURY CLINE

First Generation

1. Eliza Jane^ Canterbury^, daughter of Asa F. Canterbury and Margaret "Peggy" Hornback.
Born, 22 Mar 1822, in Fleming Co., KY^. Died, 7 Sep 1871, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL^.
Buried in Canterbury Cem., Fancy Creek, Sangamon Co., IL.

Eliza Jane married"* William S. Cline*, son of John M. Cline and Lucy England, 6 Sep 1842,
in Sangamon Co., IL®. Born, 8 Oct 1821, in Sangamon Co. IL®. Died, 6 May 1899, in Fancy Creek
Twp., Sangamon Co., IL®. Buried in Brittin Cem., Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Resided: 1841,
in New Castle, Logan Co., IL.

William S. Cline was the grandson of Anna Harper and Stephen England, who established the
Antioch Christian Church, on May 15, 1820. Stephen England served as the first pastor until his death
on September 26, 1823. Stephen England was born in June of 1773, but was on the tax rolls of
Montgomery County, Kentucky, by 1801, and was transferred to the tax rolls of Bath County when it
was established in 1811. He was Usted again the following year.

William Chne resided in section 3, of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon County, Illinois. He
was an active member and contributor to the Antioch Christian Church at Cantrali. He and his wit*e.
Eliza Jane, appeared as numbers 38 and 45 on a May 5, 1850, roll of members.

Mary Cline Welch and J. M. Cline signed a petition on July 20. 1896. requesting guardianship
for their father, W. S. Cline, whose mental capacity was insufficient.

The children of Wilham S. and Eliza Jane Canterbury Chne were:

2

3

4

i. Maria J.^ Cline.

ii. John Newton Cline.

iii. Margaret Ann Cline. Born, 28 May 1849, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.,
IL®. Died, 27 Apr 1852, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL®. Buried in
Canterbury Cem., Fancy Creek. Sangamon Co.. IL.

iv. Asa M. Cline.

V. William F. Cline®. Born, 5 Sep 1856, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL.
Died, 5 Oct 1879, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Buried in Brittin Cem.,
Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL.

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Second Generation

2. Maria Cline (Eliza Jane^)^. Born, circa 1839, in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co.. IL.
Census: 1870, in Williarnsville, Menard Co., IL.

Maria married Charles Scott Jones®, 14 Aug 1862®. Born, Feb 1827, in Pennsylvania'.
Census: 1870. in Menard Co., IL. Census; 1900, in Greenview, Menard Co., IL: ED72 SH5. Occupation:
farmer.

The children of Charles Scott and Maria J. Cline Jones were;

5 i. Charles® Jones.

ii. Frances Jones. Born, Aug 1867, in Menard Co., IL®. Census: 1870, in Menard Co..
IL. Census; 1900. in Greenview, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SH5. She married F. D.
Richardson, 28 Oct 1893, in Menard Co.. IL®.

3. John Newton^ Cline (Eliza Jane^)®. Born, 23 Aug 1846, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.,
IL^®. Died, 31 May 1918, in Menard Co., IL^^. Buried in Indian Point Cem, Menard Co., IL, near
Athens^^. Census: 21 Jun 1900, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL; ED 110 SH13.

John married Dulcinea E. "Dullie" Primm®, daughter of David C. Primm and Elizabeth Tice,
29 Jul 1867, in lUinois. Born, 11 Jun 1852, in Menard Co., IL^®. Died, 16 Nov 1915, in Fancy Creek
Twp.. Sangamon Co., IL^^. Buried in Indian Point Cem., Menard Co., IL, near Athens^^. Census; 21
Jun 1900, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; EDI 10 SHIS^*^.

John Newton Cline was a member of the Antioch Christian Church as was his son. Thomas, and
wife, "Dullie."

The children of John Newton and Dulcinea E. Primm Chne were:

6

7

i. Ninian 0.® Cline. Born, 8 Mar 1870, in Menard Co., IL^^. Died, 4 Jul 1890. in
Menard Co., IL^^. Burial: Jul 1890, in Indian Point Cem., Menard Co., IL, near
Athens Resided in Williarnsville, Sangamon Co., IL.

ii. Larry "Lee" P. Cline.

iii. Essie May Cline. Born, 25 Nov 1876, in Menard Co.. IL^^. Died, 18 Apr 1889. in
Menard Co., IL^^. Burial in Indian Point Cem., Menard Co., IL, near Athens^®.

iv. Arthur Terrill Cline.

V. Thomas "Judy" Cline. Born, 30 Jun 1885. in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.,
IL^®. Died, 9 Apr 1948. in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co, IL^®. Buried in Indian
Point Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 21 Jun 1900. in Fancy Creek Twp.,
Sangamon Co., IL; ED110SH13.

vi. Benjamin H. Cline. Born. Oct 1888, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL.
Census: 21 Jun 1900. in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL: EDI 10 SH13.
Census: 29 Jan 1920. in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL: ED186 SH3.
Occupation: farmer.

vii, six other children.

DESCENDANTS OF ELIZA JANE CANTERBURY CLINE

117

4. Asa M.^ Cline (Eliza Jane^)®. Born. Jun 1853, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. Died.
1925, in IHinois^'^. Buried in Fancy Creek Cem., Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 7 Jun 1880. in Fancy
Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; ED207 SH17. Census: 9 Jun 1900, in Athens City. Menard Co.. IL;
ED70. Census: 18 Apr 1910, in Athens City. Menard Co., IL; ED78 SH4. Occupation: farm laborer,

Asa married Melissa McClelland®, daughter of Wdliam McClelland and Margaret Sayles. 12
Mar 1873, in Sangamon Co., IL^. Born, Oct 1854, in Illinois^®. Died. 8 Jul 1928, in Sangamon Co., IL.
Buried in Fancy Creek Cem., Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 7 Jun 1880, in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon
Co., IL; ED207 SH17. Census: 9 Jun 1900, in Athens City, Menard Co., IL; ED70.

The children of Asa M. and Melissa McClelland Cline were;

8

i. Ehza J.® Cline. Born, circa 1874. in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co.. IL.
Census: 7 Jun 1880, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; ED207 SH17.

ii. Noah W. Cline. Born, Mar 1876, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Census:
7 Jun 1880, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; ED207 SH17. He married
Lina E. Glassock. 20 Nov 1901, in Menard Co., IL^®.

iii. William A. Cline. Born, circa 1879. in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co., IL.
Census: 7 Jun 1880, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; ED207 SH17. He
married Lillie M. Council. 31 Dec 1901, in Menard Co., IL^®.

iv. Daisy C. Cline.

V. Bertie M. Cline. Born, Jul 1889, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 9 Jun 1900. in
Athens City, Menard Co., IL; ED70. Census: 18 Apr 1910, in Athens City. Menard
Co.. IL; ED78 SH4.

vi. three additional children all of whom died before the 1900 census.

Third Generation

5. Charles® Jones (Maria J.^, Eliza Jane^). Born, circa 1866, in Menard Co., IL^^. Died, before
1900, in Menard Co., IL. Census; 1870, in Menard Co., IL.

The children of Charles Jones were:

i. Howard‘S Jones. Born, Sep 1890®. Census: 1900, in Greenview, Menard Co.. IL:
ED72 SH5.

ii. Hazel Jones. Born, Aug 1894®. Census: 1900. in Greenview. Menard (^o.. IL;
ED72 SH5.

6. Larry "Lee" P.® Cline (John Newton^, Eliza Jane^). Born. Jun 1876. in Sangamon Co.. IL.
Census: Jan 1920, in Sangamon Co., IL; ED188 SH3.

Lee married Altha whose surname is unknown. Born, circa 1880, in Illinois. Census: Jan 1920,
in Sangamon Co., IL; ED188 SH3.

Lee and Altha Cline were members of the Antioch Christian Church at Cantrall, Illinois. Their
names were embroidered on a qudt made in 1906 by the Ladies Aid Society.

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The children of Larry P. and Altha Cline were;

i. Dorothy B.'' Cline. Born, circa 1906, in Illinois. Census: Jan 1920. in Sangamon
Co., IL; ED188SH3.

ii. Newton C. Cline. Born, circa 1908. in lUinois. Census: Jan 1920, m Sangamon
Co., IL; ED188SH3.

iii. Mary E, Cline. Born, circa 1914. in Illinois. Census: Jan 1920. in Sangamon Co..
IL; ED 188 SH3.

7. Arthur Terrill^ Cline (John Newton^. EUza Janei). Born, 22 Mar 1879, in Sangamon Co., ILis,
Died, 25 Feb 1951, in Sangamon Co., ILi®, Buried in Indian Point Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census; 21
Jun 1900. in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL; EDllO SH13. Census: 5 Jan 1920. in Fancy Creek
Twp.. Sangamon Co., IL; ED186 SH3.

Arthur married Minnie E. Cantrall. Jun 1902, in Sangamon Co., IL. Marriage license, 10 Jun
190222 Born, 1878, in Illinois'^. Died, 1973, m Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL^ . Buried in
Indian Point Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 5 Jan 1920. in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL:
ED186 SH3.

Arthur and Minnie Cline were members of the Antioch Christian Church of Cantrall. Illinois.
Their names were included in the 304 names embroidered on a quUt made in 1906 by members of the
Ladies Aid Society. Their young son, Paul, was also on the quilt.

The children of Arthur Terrill and Minne E. Cantrall Cline were;

i. Paul^ Cline. Born, 2 Jan 1905, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL23. Died.
Oct 1961, in imnois22. Census: 5 Jan 1920, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co..
IL;ED186SH3.

ii Homer J. Cline. Born, 1907, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co, ILi^, Died, 1932,
in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co, IL'S. Death(2); 1934‘=. Buried in Indian Point
Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 5 Jan 1920, in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co,
IL:Ebl86SH3. „

iii. Lawrence Cline. Born. 4 Apr 1910, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL- .
Died, 3 Nov 1993, in Illinois22, Census: 5 Jan 1920, in Fancy Creek Twp.,
Sangamon Co., IL; ED 186 SH3.

iv Robert Cline. Born, 1 Sep 1912, m Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL-^. Died.
23 Jun 1989, in minois23. Census: 5 Jan 1920, in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon
Co., IL: ED186SH3.

Robert 0. Cline had property in sections 3 and 9 of township 18N. range 6W. His
wife's given name may have been Edna, surname unknown.

V. Louise Cline. Born, circa 1917, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL. Census:
5 Jan 1920, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL: ED186 SH3.

8. Daisy C.2 Cline (Asa M.2, Eliza Janel). Born. Jul 1881. in Menard Co.. IL. Census: 9 Jun
1900, in Athens City, Menard Co., IL; ED70.

Daisy married Oliva Brown, 17 Dec 1902. in Menard Co., IL-"^.

Oliva and Daisy Cline Brown had a daughter:

i, Elsie‘S Brown. Born, circa 1903. Census: 18 Apr 1910. in Athens City, Menard
Co.. IL: ED78 SH42=.

DESCENDANTS OF ELIZA JANE CANTERBURY CLINE

119

Notes and References

^ History of Sangamon County, Illinois, Int. Pub. Co., Chicago, IL, 1881, in custody of Family
History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT; Antioch Christian
Church of Contrail, Illinois, Springfield, IL, 1984, 977.356/C3/K2g; J. C. Powell. History of the
Early Settlers of Sangamon Co., Illinois, Edwin Wilson Co., Springfield, IL, 1876,
977.356/H@/POW, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA.

^ Cemeteries of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon Co., IL, Gen. Soc., 1994, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 21; died aged 49 years, 5 months, 16 days.

^ Ibid., p. 21.

^ Sangamon ; Antioch.

® Canterbury Trails, Volume 2, Issue 1, 1984, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA.

® Powell.

1870 Census: Menard County, Illinois.

® 1900 Census information.

® Menard County, IL Marriage Book B, p. 97;. Menard County, IL Marriage License #6356

AUers, Hohimer, and Gochanour, Menard County, Illinois, Cemeteries, Volume III, Canterbury
Trails, Volume 2. Issue 1, 1984, in custody of Carlsbad City Library. Carlsbad, CA.

AUers, etal, Menard County Probate Records, Box 3.

Ibid.

Ibid’, History of Menard and Mason Counties, Ulinois, 0 L Baskin & Co., Chicago. 1879. in
custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 724.

8 children, 4 living.

Indian Point Cemetery Records.

1900 Census information; tombstone says born 1854.

Cemeteries of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon Co., IL, Gen. Soc., 1994, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library. Carlsbad, CA, p. 29.

1900 Census information: Fancy Creek Cemetery Records: born 1854.

Menard County, IL Marriage Book B. p. 148.

Menard County, IL Marriage Book B. p. 149;. Menard County, IL, Marriage License #7374:

1870 Census: aged 4.

Menard County, IL Marriage Book B, p. 151; Menard County, IL Marriage License. #7421.

Social Security Death Index.

Menard County, IL Marriage Book B, p. 154.

Residing with grandparents, Asa M. and Melissa Cline.

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Chapter VII

DESCENDANTS OF
OLIVER PERRY CANTERBURY

First Generation

Oliver Perry Canterbury and Elizabeth E. Council

Tombstone of Mariah Owens Canterbury,
daughter of Asa Canterbury and wife ofWilliam P. Primm
Canterbury Cemetery, Sangamon County, Illinois
courtesy of Lea Phillips

Tombstone of Oliver Perry Canterbury,
son of Asa Canterbury

Canterbury Cemetery, Sangamon County, Illinois
courtesy of Lea Phillips

DESCENDANTS OF OLIVER PERRY CANTERBURY

121

1. Oliver Perry^ Canterbury^, son of Asa F. Canterbury and Margaret "Peggy" Hornback.
Born, 21 Jul 1825, in Fleming Co., KY^. Died, 23 Oct 1899, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL^.
Buried in Canterbury Cem., Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 14 Nov 1850. in Fancy
Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; p. 251. Census: 1 Jun 1860, in Athens, Twp. 17, Range 5W. Menard
Co., IL; p. 748“^. Census: 20 Jul 1870. in Athens, Twp. 17, Range 5W, Menard Co., IL; p. 749.
Occupation: rancher, merchant.

Oliver Perry Canterbury married® Elizabeth E. Council®, daughter of William Council and
Mary Graves, 9 Mar 1848, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL"^. Born, 3 Apr 1830, in Sangamon
Co., IL®. Died, 6 Mar 1909, in Sangamon Co., IL®. Buried in Canterbury Cem., Fancy Creek Twp..
Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 14 Nov 1850, in Sangamon Co., IL; p. 251. Census: 1 Jun 1860. in Athens
Twp., Menard Co., IL; p. 748. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens, Twp. 17, Range 5W, Menard Co., IL: p.
749. Census: 27 Jun 1900, in CantraU Village, Sangamon Co., IL; EDI 10 SH2.

Oliver Perry Canterbury likely was named for Oliver Hazard Perry of War of 1812 fame, and
was probably called Perry.

On April 27, 1848, Asa Canterbury deeded his son, Oliver, forty acres in the N 1/2 of the E 1/2 of
SEl/4 of S13, T17N, R6W as recorded in Menard County Deed Book 3, page 437. Oliver also held
property in section 18 of Fancy Creek Township in Sangamon County.

In 1879 the Petersburg OBSERVER recorded, "Mrs. 0. P. Canterberry, of Cantral. who has
been so dangerously ill for some time that grave doubts of her recovery were entertained by her friends,
is, we are informed, slowly regaining her health."

From The History of Sangamon County, Illinois, published in 1881, we learn that Oliver Perry
Canterbury was the owner of thirteen hundred acres on which he raised stock including fifty head of
hogs, 300 acres of wheat, and 600 acres of corn. He and his son-in-law, William Vandagril't, were
partners in a mercantile business in CantraU. OUver Perry Canterbury was one of the original
proprietors of the vUlage of CantraU which was organized in October of 1872. He was a repubUcan and
member of the Christian Church, originaUy the Antioch Christian Church, in CantraU. A quote from
that volume was as foUows, "Mr. Canterbury came to this county a poor boy, but by hard work and good
management has accumulated a fine property and home and is one of the large and weU-to-do farmers
of the county."

The chUdren of Oliver Perry and Elizabeth E. CouncU Grant were:

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3

4

5

6

7

i. Mary E.^ Canterbury.

ii. Margaret J. Canterbury.

iii. Mariah Frances Canterbury.

iv. Martha "Melissa" Canterbury.

V. Carlisle E. Canterbury®. Born. 11 Oct 1858, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon
Co., IL®. Died, 5 May 1859, in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co., IL®. Buried in
Canterbury Cem., Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL.

vi. John Henry Canterbury.

vii. Anna F. Canterbury®. Born, 4 Jun 1862. in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co..
IL. Died, 14 May 1945. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens, Twp. 17. Range 5W,
Menard Co., IL^®. Census: 2 Jun 1880, in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co., IL:
ED207 SH4. Census: Jan 1920. at 532 West Grand St., South Springfield. IL;
ED 143 SH911.

viii. Julie "Etta" Canterbury.

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ix. William Robert Canterbury^. Born, 15 Jul 1868. in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon
Co., IL. Died, 16 Sep 1951. Census: 20 Jul 1870. in Athens, Twp 17, Range 5W.
Menard Co., IL; p. 748. Census: 2 Jun 1880, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.,
IL; ED207 SH4. Census: 27 Jun 1900, in CantraU Village, Sangamon Co.. IL;
EDllO SH2. Census: 16 Apr 1910. in CantraU ViUage Sangamon Co., IL: p. 249.
Census: Jan 1920. at 532 West Grand St., South Springfield. IL; ED 143 SH9^^.
Occupation: farmer.

X. Nellie E. Canterbury^^. Born, 4 Oct 1871, in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co..
IL. Census: 2 Jun 1880, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; ED207 SH4.
Resided: 1927, in Pasadena. Los Angeles Co.. CA. She married^^ Mr. Dixon^®.

xi. Myrtle "Mertie" B. Canterbury^®. Born, 31 Oct 1873, in Fancy Creek Twp..
Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 2 Jun 1880. in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL:
ED207 SH4. Resided: 1927. in Harristown, IL. She married^® Mr. Hamilton^®.

xii. Carol Lee Canterbury. Died in infancy.

Daughters of Oliver Perry and Elizabeth Council Canterbury
Standing: Etta Long, Melissa Brittin, Maggie Vandagrift
Seated: Mary (Mrs. Robert) Grant, Anna Canterbury, Maria (Mrs. John) Grant. Myrtle Hamilton. Nell

Dixon

from The Antioch Christian Churoh

DESCENDANTS OF OLIVER PERRY CANTERBURY

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Second Generation

2. Mary E.^ Canterbury (Oliver Perry^)®. Born, 10 Apr 1849, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon
Co., Died. 26 Apr 1938, in Athens, Menard Co., Buried in Indian Point Cem., Menard Co.,
IL, near Athens^^. Census: 14 Nov 1850, in Sangamon Co., IL; p. 251. Census: 1 Jun 1860, in Athens.
Twp. 17, Range 5W, Menard Co., IL; p. 748. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens. Twp. 17. Range 5W.
Menard Co., IL. Census: 14 Jun 1880, in Menard Co., IL; ED139 SH15. Resided: 1927. in Athens.
Menard Co., IL.

Mary married^® William "Robert" Grant^®, son of James Grant and Alexandria McBeth, 3
Aug 1875, in Menard Co., IL^®. Born, 12 Nov 1843, in Sutherlandshire, Scotland^'^. Died. 6 Apr 1908.
in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL^^. Death(2): 1906^^. Buried: 8 Apr 1908. in Indian Point Cem..
Menard Co., IL, near Athens^^. Census: 14 Jun 1880, in Menard Co., IL: ED139 SH15. Census: 18 Jun
1900, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; EDllO SHll. Occupation: teacher: farmer.

Robert Grant was a deacon in the Antioch Christian Church, then called the Disciples of Christ,
at Cantrall, Sangamon County, Illinois, on April 3, 1887.

On August 8, 1905, Robert Grant witnessed the pension application of William T. Vandagrift.
husband of Margaret J. Canterbury Vandagrift who was his wife's sister.

The following was the obituary of Robert Grant:

This community lost one of its most highly respected and honored citizens in the death of Robert
Grant which occurred at hia home near Cantrall, Monday April 6, at ten thirty o'clock a.m. He had been
ill but a short time and his death was caused by taking a poison through mistake. He was suffering from
an attack of the grip and he arose during the night to take his medicine and in the darkness he took the
wrong bottle thinking it was the one containing the remedy left by his physician. The mistake was soon
discovered and everything possible was done to relieve his sufferings but all the kind ministrations were
in vain.

Robert Grant, son of James and Alexandria McBeth Grant was born in Southerland Shire.
Scotland. November 12, 1843. He emigrated to Canada in 1847, and came to Illinois with his two
brothers, Murdock and John in 1866. For a number of years he was engaged in teaching school. He gave
up the profession of teaching for that of farming in 1878. On August 3d. 1875 he was united in mainiage
to Miss Mary E. Canterbury of Cantrall. To this union seven children were born, all of whom are Living
except one son who died in infancy.

Mr. Grant was one of the most influential men in this section, and his fellow men recognized his
sterling qualities as is attested by the fact that he was Township School Treasurer for twenty years. He
was a deacon of the Church of Christ at Cantrall for many years. He resided in Sangamon County thirty
five years and was well known throughout Sangamon and Menard counties. He was a man known as a
lover of his home, his church and his adopted country. He was honorable in all his dealings. It can be said
that he had no enemies. He was an admirer of all open, honest effort and was void of sham and pretense.
In all ways it can be said of him that he was a genuine man.

He united with the church at Bloomington in 1871 in a revival meeting held by the noted
Evangelist, Dr. Hammond. He united with the Christian church at Cantrall in 1878 and lived an
exemplary Christian life. He was a member of Van Meter Lodge A. F. and A.. Masons of this city. H0 is
survived by his wdfe. six children—five sons— Dr. O. P. of Cantrall, Dr. W. R. of Easton, Illinois. Vernon of
Sweetwater, Sidney and Ellis residing at home, and one daughter, Mrs. Samuel Cantrall of near this city:
two brothers, Murdoch of Kansas City, John of Cantrall and one half-brother, Alexander McGilvery, of
Washington State: two sisters, Grace Cuthbertson of California, and Mary Layton of the state of
Washington and half-sister, Anna McGilvery of the same state.

Funeral services were held at the Christian church at Cantrall, Wednesday, April 8. at 10:30
o'clock. Rev. W. W. Weeden of Marion officiating, assisted by the minister Lewis P. Fisher. Interment in
Fancy Creek Cemetery. The services at the grave were in charge of the Masonic lodge of which deceased
was a member.

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The children of William Robert and Mary E. Canterbury Grant were:

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11

i. Oliver Perry^ Grant.

ii. William Robert Grant.

iii. Vernon Canterbury Grant. Born, 24 Aug 1882. in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon
Co., IL^^. Died, Mar 1967, in Menard Co., IL^^. Buried in Indian Point Cem,
Menard Co., IL. Census: 18 Jun 1900, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL:
EDllO SHll. Resided: 1931, in Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL. He married Stella V.
Ridge, 14 Feb 1906. in Menard Co., IL^^.

iv. Florence E. Grant.

V. Sidney E. Grant. Born. 22 Jul 1887. in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co.. IL--.
Died, Apr 1964^^. Census: 18 Jun 1900, in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co.. IL:
EDI 10 SHll. He married EUa Barr.

vi. Ellis Sigmond Grant.

vii. male Grant. Died in infancy.

3. Margaret J.^ Canterbury (Oliver Perry^)®, Born, 14 Oct 1850, in Fancy Creek Twp.,
Sangamon Co., IL^'*. Died, 26 Mar 1938, in Springfield. Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 14 Nov 1850. in
Sangamon Co., IL; p. 251. Census: 1 Jun 1860, in Athens. Twp. 17, Range 5W, Menard Co., IL: p. 748.
Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens, Twp. 17, Range 5W, Menard Co.. IL. Census: 28 Jun 1900, in
Cantrall, Sangamon Co., IL; EDllO SH3. Census: 5 Jan 1920. at 1115 W. Edwards St.. Springfield. IL:
ED143 SH4. Resided: 1927, in Springfield. Sangamon Co., IL.

Margaret married William Thomas Vandagrift, son of A. J. Vandagrift and Arminta
Barnett, 15 Feb 1872, in Menard Co., IL^^. Born, 27 Jun 1843, in Athens, Menard Co., 11?^. Died. 19
May 1908, in Cantrall, Sangamon Co., IL^^. Census: 2 Jun 1880, in Dolloway, T18 R5. Menard Co., IL:
ED136 SH5. Census: 28 Jun 1900, in Cantrall, Sangamon Co., IL; EDI 10 SH3. Occupation: merchant.

William Vandagrift enUsted on August 14, 1862, at Mt. Carroll, Carroll County. Illinois, and
served in the 92nd regiment of the Illinois Volunteer Mounted Infantry, Company I. He participated in
the Battle of Chickamauga and the Atlanta campaign, marching with General Sherman to the sea. He
was mustered out at Concord, North Carolina on June 25, 1865. and received his discharge in Illinois.
William was a partner with his father-in-law in a mercantile business in Cantrall which carried dry
goods, groceries, boots and shoes, etc. He was a member of the Republican Party.

His Civil War pension application dated July 27, 1905, gave the following personal description:
height, 5' 6 1/2"; weight, 140 pounds: gray eyes and hair. Witnesses to this application were Robert
Grant and G. T. Sayles. His widow received a pension until her death.

The children of William Thomas and Margaret J. Canterbury Vandagrift were:

12

13

i. Emory C.^ Vandagrift. Born. 10 Aug 1873, in Athens, Menard Co.. IL^®. Census:
28 Jun 1900, in Cantrall. Sangamon Co.. IL: EDllO SH3. He married Carrie,
surname unknown, circa 1897^®.

ii. Arminta Vandagrift. Born. 15 Dec 1877. in Athens. Menard Co.. IL^®. Census: 28
Jun 1900. in Cantrall. Sangamon Co., IL; EDllO SH3.

iii. Hardy M. Vandagrift.

iv. Carl William Vandagrift. Born, 22 Apr 1883, in Athens. Menard Co.. IL-®.
Census: 28 Jun 1900. in Cantrall, Sangamon Co.. IL: EDllO SH3.

V. Franks. Vandagrift. Born, 23 Aug 1885. in Athens. Menard Co., IL^®. Census:
28 Jun 1900, in Cantrall. Sangamon Co.. IL; EDllO SH3. Census: Jan 1920. at
1512 Wattoon, Coles Co.. IL: ED72 SH3. He married Grace, surname unknown.

vi. Glenn R. Vandagrift. Born. 10 Feb 1888. in Athens. Menard Co.. IL“®. Census: 28
Jun 1900. in Cantrall. Sangamon Co.. IL.

vii. NeUie Vandagrift.

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4. Mariah Frances^ Canterbury (Oliver
Perry^)2°. Born, 17 Sep 1852, in Fancy Creek
Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Died, 5 Apr 1912, in
Menard Co., IL. Buried in Oakri(^e Cem.,
Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 1 Jun
1860, in Athens, Twp. 17, Range 5W, Menard Co.,
IL; p. 748. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens, Twp.
17, Range 5W, Menard Co., IL. Census: 14 Jun
1880, in Athens, Menard Co., IL; ED 135 SH15.

Mariah married^^ John E. Grant^*^, son of
James Grant and Alexandria McBeth, 10 Jul
1877, in Sangamon Co., IL^^. Born, May 1845, in
Sutherlandshire, Scotland^®. Resided, 20 Nov
1923, at 122 West Elliot Ave., Springfield,
Sangamon Co., IL. Buried in Oak Ridge Cem.,
Springfield, IL. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens,
Twp. 18, Range 5W, Menard Co., IL. Census: 14
Jun 1880, in Athens, Menard Co., IL; ED135
SH15. Resided: 1922, at 628 South State St.,
Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL. Occupation:
farmer.

John Grant, formerly a Presbyterian, was
baptized by immersion on March 17, 1888, at the
Antioch Christian Church at Cantrall, Illinois.
From a newspaper article concerning elders of the
Cantrall Church of Christ came the following:

John Grant -- For many years the church has had the cooperation of this vigorous soldier of the cross.
He has made no mean contribution to the success of the congregation. With a keen mind and an
unbounding enthusiasm he has on many occasions proven himself a worthy promoter. He had much to do
with the initial plans for the Breeden revival and deserves great credit for the magnificent success of this
enterprise. Many times in the past he has been a strong personal aid and the writer will always be
grateful for having known him.

The children of John E. and Mariah Frances Canterbury Grant were:

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15

16

17

i. Leslie Oliver^ Grant. Born, 18 Apr 1878, in Menard Co., IL^^. Died. 20 Oct 1888.
in Menard Co., IL^. Death(2): 21 Oct 1888^^. Buried in Canterbury Cem., Fancy
Creek, Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 14 Jun 1880, in Menard Co., IL: ED139 SH15.

ii. Maria "Pearl" Grant.

iii. Nellie C. Grant. Born, 4 Oct 1882, in CantraU. Menard Co.. 11?^. Died, 14 Jul
1883, in Cantrall. Menard Co., IL^. Buried in Canterbury Cem., Fancy Creek Twp.,
Sangamon Co., IL.

iv. Mildred A. "Millie" Grant.

V. Floy C. Grant. Born. 12 Jul 1885, in Athens, Menard Co.. IL^L Census; 28 Jun
1900, in Athens, Menard Co., IL: ED70. Resided. 20 Nov 1923. at 122 West Elliot
Ave., Springfield. Sangamon Co.. IL.

vi. John "Earl" Grant.

vii. Grace D. Grant.

viii. Mary M. Grant. Born, May 1895, in Athens. Menard Co., IL. Census; 28 Jun
1900. in Athens. Menard Co., IL; ED70. Graduated from Miilikin University. She

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married Frank W. Ramsey, 5 Oct 1922, in West Side Christian Church.
Sangamon Co., Springfield, IL^®. Resided in Washburn. Woodford Co., IL.

5. Martha "Melissa"^ Canterbury (Oliver Perry^)®. Born. 12 Oct 1856, in Cantrall, Fancy Creek
Twp., Sangamon Co., IL^^. Died, 28 Jan 1931, at 101 S. Walnut St., Springfield, Sangamon Co.. IL^°.
Buried in Brittin Cem., Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 1 Jun 1860. in Athens. Twp. 17,
Range 5W, Menard Co., IL; p. 748. Census; 20 Jul 1870, in Athens. Twp 17, Range 5W, Menard Co.. IL.
Census: 1910, in Sangamon Co., IL; 192-168-103.

Melissa married John Edgar Brittin, son of Henry Brittin and Nancy Dawson Mallory, 23
Jan 1877, in Sangamon Co., IL*^^. Born, 1857, in Cantrall, Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL'^^.
Died, 25 Feb 1929, at 101 S. Walnut St., Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL^'^. Buried in Brittin Cem.,
Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 1910, in Sangamon Co., IL; 192-168-103. Occupation:
farmer.

The children of John Edgar and Martha Melissa Canterbury were;

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i. Nina^ Brittin. Born. 4 Aug 1878, in Riverton, Clear Lake Twp., Sangamon Co..
IL43.

il. Lina N. Brittin. Born, 4 Aug 1878, in Riverton, Clear Lake Twp., Sangamon Co.,
IL43.

iii. Elizabeth Brittin. Born, 1880^°. Died, 1880, in Sangamon Co., IL*^^. Buried in
Brittin Cem., Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL.

iv. Charles Henry Brittin.

V. Ohver Perry Brittin. Born, 13 Jan 1884, in Athens, Menard Co., IL*^®. Died, 2 Jul
1919, in Menard Co., IL*^. Buried in Brittin Cem., Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon
Co., IL. Census; 28 Jun 1900, in Athens, Menard Co., IL; ED70. Mihtary service in
WWI**®. Census: 1910, in Athens, Menard Co., IL; 157-78-236'^®. Occupation:
physician.

vi. Nancy M. Brittin. Born, Oct 1888, in Athens, Menard Co.. IL. Census: 28 Jun
1900, in Athens, Menard Co., IL; ED70. She married Mr. McMurray.

vii. John Henry "Harry" Brittin. Born, Aug 1891, in Athens, Menard Co., IL. Died. 22
Jan 1968*^^. Buried in Brittin Cem., Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co., IL. Census:
28 Jun 1900, in Athens, Menard Co.. IL: ED70. Census: 1910, in Sangamon Co..
IL: 192-168-103. Resided: 1927, in Menard Co., IL, near Cantrell. He married Mae.
whose surname is unknown.

viii. Helen Brittin. Born, 5 Dec 1895, in Athens, Menard Co., IL^^. Died, Aug 1982, in
Ilhnois^^. Census; 28 Jun 1900, in Athens, Menard Co., IL; ED70. Census: 1910.
in Sangamon Co., IL; 192-168-103. Resided: 1927, in Springfield. Sangamon Co..
IL. She married Edwin Aarup. son of Peter Aarup and Erikka Klausen.

LX. Emma "Marie" Brittin. Born, 30 Jan 1897. in Athens, Menard Co.. IL*^®. Died. 28
Jan 1915, in Sangamon Co., IL^®. Buried in Brittin Cem.. Fancy Creek Twp..
Sangamon Co., IL. Census; 28 Jun 1900, in Athens. Menard Co., IL; ED70.
Census: 1910, in Sangamon Co.. IL; 192-168-103.

X. Margaret F. Brittin. Born, Sep 1899. in Athens, Menard Co.. IL"^®. Died. 1982“^®.
Buried in Brittin Cem., Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 28 Jun
1900, in Athens. Menard Co., IL; ED70. Census: 1910, in Sangamon Co.. IL: 192-
168-103. Resided; 1927, in Stuttgart, Phillips Co., Ark. She married Charles Jacob
Stewart, 1921'^®.

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Martha Melissa Canterbury Brittin and John Edgar Brittin

6. John Henryk Canterbury (Oliver Perry^)®. Born, 14 Apr 1860, in Fancy Creek Twp..
Sangamon Co., Died, 20 Mar 1946, in Menard Co., Buried in Indian Point Cem.. Menard
Co., IL, near Athens^^. Census: 1 Jun 1860, in Athens. Twp. 17, Range 5W, Menard Co., IL: p. 748,
Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens, Twp. 17, Range 5W, Menard Co., IL. Census: 2 Jun 1880, in Fancy
Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; ED207 SH4. Census: 18 Jun 1900, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon
Co., IL; ED 110 SHll. Resided: circa 1927, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Occupation:
farmer.

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John married^® Esther Elizabeth Fisk^^. daughter of John Moore Fisk and Sarah Ann
McReynolds, 1884. Born, 10 Jun 1860, in Mason Co.. IL^®. Died. 15 May 1952. in Menard Co., [L^®.
Buried in Indian Point Cem., Menard Co., IL. near Athens. Census; 18 Jun 1900. in Fancy Creek Twp..
Sangamon Co., IL; ED 110 SHI 1.

The children of John Henry and Esther Elizabeth Fisk Canterbury were:

19 i. Clair EarF Canterbury.

20 ii. Jean "Harold" Canterbury.

John Henry Canterbury and Esther Elizabeth Fisk

7. Julie "Etta"^ Canterbury (Oliver Perry^)®. Born, 5 Jul 1864, in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon
Co., IL®*^. Died, 1893, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL®^. Buried in Fancy Creek Cem.,
Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens. Twp. 17. Range 5W, Menard Co.. IL. Censu.s: 2 Jun
1880. in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; ED207 SH4.

Etta married^^ John H. Long^^. circa 1889. Born, 1868°^. Died. 1925^^. Buried in Fancy Creek
Cem., Sangamon Co., IL.

John H. and Julie Etta Canterbury Long had a son;

i. D(enso)^ Long. Born. Dec 1890. in fllinois. Census: 27 Jun 1900. in (^antrall
Village, Sangamon Co., EL; EDI 10 SH2.

DESCENDANTS OF OLIVER PERRY CANTERBURY

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Third Generation

8. Oliver Perry^ Grant (Mary E.^, Oliver Perry^). Born, 1 Aug 1878, in Fancy Creek Twp..
Sangamon Co., IL^^. Died, 17 Sep 1926, in Easton, Mason Co., IL^^. Buried: 19 Sep 1926, in Indian
Point Cem., Menard Co., IL, near Athens. Census: 14 Jun 1880, in Menard Co., IL; ED139 SH15.
Census: 18 Jun 1900, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; EDI 10 SHll. Census: Jan 1920, on
Main St., Easton, Mason Co., IL; ED91 SH3. Occupation; teacher; physician.

Oliver Perry Grant married Mabel Irene Greene. Born, 1886, in Illinois®®. Died, 24 Sep 1969,
in Illinois^®. Buried in Indian Point Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census; Jan 1920, on Main St.. Easton,
Mason Co., IL; ED91 SH3.

The children of Oliver Perry and Mabel Irene Greene Grant were;

i. Leland Perry^ Grant. Born, circa 1908, in Easton, Mason Co., IL. Census; Jan
1920, on Main St., Easton, Mason Co., IL; ED91 SH3.

ii. Lorraine A. Grant. Born, circa 1911, in Easton, Mason Co., IL. Census: Jan
1920, on Main St., Easton, Mason Co., IL; ED91 SH3.

iii. Donald R. Grant. Born, after 1919, in Easton, Mason Co., IL.

9. William Robert® Grant (Mary E.^, Ohver Perry^). Born, 25 Oct 1880, in Fancy Creek Twp.,
Sangamon Co., IL®®. Died, 22 Nov 1931, in Easton, Mason Co., IL. Buried: 24 Nov 1931. in Indian
Point Cem., Menard Co., IL, near Athens. Census; 18 Jun 1900, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co..
IL; EDllO SHll. Census: Jan 1920, on 3rd St, Easton, Mason Co., IL; ED91 SH2. Occupation: teacher:
physician.

William married Clara England, daughter of Henry Harrison England and Mary Ann Price.
Jun 1910®’^. Born, circa 1883, in Illinois. Died, 17 Aug 1957, in Auburn, Sangamon Co., IL®®. Census:
Jan 1920. on 3rd St, Easton, Mason Co.. IL; ED91 SH2.

The obituary of Wdham Robert Grant was as follows:

DR. W. R. GRANT DIES AT EASTON

Mason City, Nov. 23 Dr. William R. Grant, prominent physician of Easton, died suddenly at his home

at 10 o'clock last night. He was stricken with apoplexy while at his office and lived on a few hours.

Decedent was born at Athens. Oct. 25, 1880. He moved to Easton twenty-one years ago where he
was associated in practice with his brother, Dr. O. P. Grant, who died five years ago. He married Clara
England in June, 1910. He was a member of the Christian church, the Springfield Consistory and Mason
City lodge 403, A.F. and A.M. He is survived by his wife, one son, Harry; a daughter, Wilma; his mother,
Mrs. Mary E. Grant, of Athens; three brothers. Vernon, Sidney and Ellis, all of Athens.

Funeral services will be held at the Easton Baptist church, at 1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. Harry Evans will officiate. The Mason City lodge, A.F. and A.M. will have charge. Interment will be
made in Indian Point cemetery.

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William Robert and Clara Grant England had the following children:

i. Wilma V.^ Grant. Born, circa 1912, in Easton, Mason Co., IL. Census: Jan 1920.
on 3rd St, Easton, Mason Co., IL; ED91 SH2. Resided. Sep 1957, on R.R.2,
Auburn, Sangamon Co., IL. She married Mr. Mangold.

ii. Harry England Grant. Born, 3 Mar 1917, in Easton, Mason Co., IL^^. Died, May
197g22 Census: Jan 1920, on 3rd St, Easton, Mason Co., IL; ED91 SH2. Resided:
Sep 1957, in McLean, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.

10. Florence E.® Grant (Mary E.^, OHver Perry^). Born, Sep 1884, in Fancy Creek Twp..
Sangamon Co., IL. Died, 1928, in Cantrall, Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL^*^. Buried in Indian
Point Cem., Menard Co.. IL. Census: 18 Jun 1900, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; EDI 10
SHll. Census: 1910, in Fancy Greek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; 192-168-128.

Florence married Samuel D. Cantrall. Born, Jan 1882, in Sangamon Co., IL^^. Died, 14 Jun
1950, in Cantrall, Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL^®. Buried in Indian Point Cem., Menard Co..
IL. Census: 18 Jun 1900, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; EDI 10 SHll. Census: 1910, in
Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; 192-168-128.

S. D. Cantrall witnessed the testament of Frank Flagg in support of the application of William
T. Vandagrift, husband of Margaret J. Canterbury, for a Civil War pension on February 27, 1907.

The children of Samuel D. and Florence E. Grant Cantrall were:

i. Lois‘S Cantrall. Born, circa 1905, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL.
Census: 1910, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; 192-168-128. She married
Theodore Reinders, 4 Jun 1931, in Menard Co., IL^®.

ii. Henry Cantrall. Born, 29 May 1906, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL^^.
Died, Oct 1974, in Illinois^^. Census: 1910, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co..
IL; 192-168-128. He married Lillian Elizabeth Neibert, 25 Dec 1929. in Menard
Co., IL60.

11. EUis Sigmond^ Grant (Mary E.^, Oliver Perry^). Born, 22 May 1889, in Fancy Creek Twp.,
Sangamon Co., IL^*^. Died, 17 Sep 1959, in Menard Co., IL®^ Buried in Indian Point Cem., Menard Co.,
IL. Census: 18 Jun 1900, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; EDI 10 SHI 1.

Ellis married Florence M. Barr. Born. 1891^*^. Buried in Indian Point Cem., Menard Co., IL.

EUis and Florence Barr Grant had a son:

i. Edwin^ Grant®^.

12. Hardy M.^ Vandagrift (Margaret J.^, OUver Perry^). Born, 5 Aug 1880. in Athens. Menard
Co., IL^®. Census: 28 Jun 1900, in CantraU, Sangamon Co., IL; EDllO SH3. Census: 30 Jan 1920, in
CantraU, Sangamon Co., IL; ED186 SH9.

Hardy married Lucy D., surname unknown. Born, circa 1882. in IlUnois.

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Hardy M. and Lucy D. Vandagrift had two sons:

21

i. W.^ Vandagrift. Born, circa 1908, in Cantrall, Sangamon Co.. IL. Census: 30
Jan 1920, in Cantrall, Sangamon Co., IL; ED186 SH9.

ii. Hardy M. Vandagrift.

13. Nellie^ Vandagrift (Margaret J.^, Oliver Perry^). Born, 20 Jul 1890, in Athens, Menard Co.,
ILP®. Census: 28 Jun 1900, in Cantrall, Sangamon Co., IL; EDI 10 SH3. Census: 5 Jan 1920, at 1115
West Edwards St., Springfield, IL; ED 143 SH4.

Nellie married Bernard H. Best. Born, circa 1890, in Illinois. Census: 1920, at 1115 West
Edwards St., Springfield, IL; ED143 SH4.

Bernard and Nellie Vandagrift had a daughter:

i. Margaret‘S Best. Born, circa 1915, in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 5
Jan 1920, at 1115 West Edwards St.. Springfield, IL; ED143 SH4.

14. Maria "Pearl"^
Grant (Mariah Frances^,
Oliver Perry^). Born, Jul
1879, in Menard Co., IL^^.
Died, 1963®^. Buried in
Brittin Cem., Fancy Creek
Twp., Sangamon Co., IL®'^.
Census: 14 Jun 1880, in
Menard Co., IL; ED 139
SH15. Census: 18 Jun
1900, in Athens Precinct,
Menard Co., IL; EDI 10
SHll. Census: 20 Jan
1920, in Cantrall,
Sangamon Co., IL; ED 186
SH9. Occupation: teacher.

Pearl married William Price England, son of Henry Harrison England and Mary Ann Price.
28 Nov 1900, in Menard Co., 11®®. Born, 1875, in Sangamon Co., IL®®. Died. 1969, in Sangamon Co.,
IL®®. Buried in Brittin Cem., Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Census; 30 Jan 1920, in Cantrall,
Sangamon Co.. IL: ED186 SH9.

The children of William Price and Maria Pearl Grant England were:

i. Mildred‘S England. Born, 1901®'^, Died. 1905®®. Buried in Brittin Cem., Fancy
Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL.

ii. Nellie M. England. Born, 14 Aug 1902. in Sangamon Co.. IL®®, Died. 15 Dec
1926, in Springfield Hospital, Springfield, Sangamon Co.. IL®®. Buried: 17 Dec
1926, in Brittin Cem.. Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL. Census: 30 Jan 1920,
in CantraU, Sangamon Co., IL: ED 186 SH9^®.

William and Pearl Grant England and children, Nellie and Lyle

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The obituary of Nellie M. England was as follows:

ENGLAND, NELLIE M. ■ Died at 12,30 p.m. Wednesday. Dec. 15. 1926. at
Springfield hospital, aged 24 years, 4 mouths and 1 day. Survived by parents,
William and Pearl England: one sister. Frances; one brother. Dale, One brother and
one sister preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Friday
afternoon at the residence of her parents, Rev. Mr. Stackhouse of William sville
offi^ciating. Burial in Britton cemetery. Mott & Son in charge.

iii. Lyle England. Born, 1904^®. Died, 1912^®. Buried in Brittin Cem., Fancy Creek
Twp., Sangamon Co., IL.

iv. Frances England. Born, 7 Aug 1913. in Cantrall, Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon
Co., IL. Died, 15 Apr 1985, in Sangamon Co., IL. Buried in Brittin Cem., Fancy
Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 30 Jan 1920. in CantraU. Sangamon Co..
IL: ED186 SH9. Resided, 1950, in Sparta, Randolph Co.. IL. Occupation: home
advisor. She married Joseph Schott, 24 Jui 1958^®.

V. Dale E. England. Born, 7 Jul 1916. in Cantrall, Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon
Co., IL. Census: 30 Jan 1920, in Cantrall, Sangamon Co., IL; ED186 SH9. Resided.
1950, in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL. Resided, Oct 1995, at 105 West Jackson
St., Athens, IL. He married Thela Beck.

vi. Dan England. Born, circa 1918, in Cantrall, Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co..
IL. Died, before 1926'^^. Census: 30 Jan 1920, in Cantrall. Sangamon Co., IL:
ED 186 SH9.

15. Mildred A. "Millie"^ Grant (Mariah Frances^, Oliver Perry^). Born. 20 Jun 1883, in Athens.
Menard Co., IL^^ 20 Nov 1923, in St. John's Hospital, Cantrall. Sangamon Co., IL'^^. Burial; 22

Nov 1923, in Fancy Creek Cem., Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 18 Jun 1900, in Athens, Menard Co., IL:
ED70.

Millie married Hal Van Meter, 26 Feb 1902, in Menard Co.. IL'^^. Born, 17 May 1880. Died.
1944, in Menard Co., IL, NW of Athens Buried in Fancy Creek Cem., Sangamon Co., IL. Occupation:
farmer.

The obituary of Mildred Grant Van Meter was as follows:

OBITUARY OF MRS. MILDRED VAN METER

Mrs. Mildred Van Meter, wife of Hal Van Meter of Cantrall and daughter of John Grant of
Springfield died at St. Johns hospital Tuesday morning, at 4 o'clock, November 20. 1923. at the age of 40
years. Deceased was taken ill about a week ago and pneumonia developed, causing death.

Funeral services were held from the residence of her father 122 West Elliot Ave. at 1:30 this
afternoon (Thursday), Rev. Gilbert Jones, pastor of the West Side Christian church, officiating. Interment
in Fancy Creek cemetery. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, four sons, father, John Grant;
four sisters, Mrs. Pearl England, Mrs. Jay Wilcoxson, Misses Floy and Mary of Springfield and one
brother. Earl Grant residing on the home farm South of Athens.

The children of Hal and Mildred A. Grant Van Meter were:

i. Ruth^ Van Meter. Born, 20 Apr 1903, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL''^.
Died, 3 Mar 1923, in Cantrall, Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. Buried: 5
Mar 1923, in Canterbury Cem.. Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. UJ^.
Occupation: teacher.

DESCENDANTS OF OLIVER PERRY CANTERBURY

133

The following was the obituary of Ruth Van Meter:

Miss Ruth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hal Van Meter, died at the home in
Cantrall, Saturday. March 3. 1923. She was born. Apiil 20, 1903, and was the oldest
child of the family. She graduated in the class of 1922 of the Springfield High School.
She was on the honor roll and she also won special recognition for her work in the Ai*t
department.

Up until the time of her iUness, she was teaching at Sugar Point school.
Surviving are her parents, two sisters. Mildred and Mary Evelyn: four brothers,
Ronald, Earl, Ben and John Richard and her grandfather, John Grant of Springfield.

Funeral services were held at the residence, Monday afternoon March 5. Rev.
Gilbert Jones of the West Side Christian church of Springfield, officiating. The
interment was made in Fancy Creek Cemetery.

ii. Mildred Van Meter.

iii. Mary Evelyn Van Meter.

iv. Ronald Van Meter.

V. Earl Van Meter.

vi. James Benjamin "Ben" Van Meter. Born, 29 Aug 1912, in Sangamon Co.,

Died, 12 Jul 1990, in Sangamon Co., IL^^. Buried in Fancy Creek Cem.. Sangamon
Co., IL.

vii. John Richard Van Meter.

16. John "Earl"^ Grant (Mariah
Frances^, Oliver Perry^). Born, Feb 1887,
in Athens, Menard Co., IL. Census: 28
Jun 1900, in Athens, Menard Co., IL;
ED70. Census: 16 Jan 1920, in Athens
Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED92 SH5.
Occupation: farmer.

Earl married Clara L. Brian. 24
Sep 1913. Born, 21 Aug 1887, in
lUinois^^. Died, Nov 1985, in lUinois^^.
Census: 16 Jan 1920, in Athens Precinct,
Menard Co., IL; ED92 SH5.

Earl and Clara Brian Grant and
their son, John Wendall Grant

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The children of John Earl and Clara L. Brian Grant were:

i. Malcolm*^ Grant. Born in Illinois.

ii. John Wendail Grant. Born, circa 1914. in Athens Precinct. Menard Co.. IL.
Census: 16 Jan 1920, in Athens Precinct. Menard Co., IL; ED92 SH5. Resided in
Springfield. Sangamon Co., IL.

iii. Brian M. Grant. Born. 1918, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Census: 16 Jan
1920, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED92 SH5. Resided in Downers Grove.
Du Page Co., IL.

17. Grace D.^ Grant (Mariah Frances^, Oliver Perry^). Born, Aug 1891. in Athens. Menard Co.. IL.
Census: 28 Jun 1900, in Athens, Menard Co., IL; ED70. Resided. 1922, at 1343 Park Ave., Springfield.
Sangamon Co., IL.

Grace married R. J. Wilcoxson, before 1922®^. Born in Washburn. Resided, 1922. at 1343
Park Ave., CantraU, IL. Graduated from the University of Illinois.

The children of R. J. and Grace D. Grant Wilcoxson were::

i. Marjorie‘S Wilcoxson.

ii. Florence Wilcoxson.

18. Charles Henryk Brittin (Martha "Melissa"^, Oliver Perry^). Born, 28 Oct 1881, in Athens.
Menard Co., Died, 29 Mar 1943, in lUinois^^. Buried in Brittin Cem., Fancy Creek Twp,,

Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 30 Jan 1920, in CantraU, Sangamon Co., IL; ED186 SH9. Resided: 1927, in
Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., lA.

Charles married May, surname unknown. Born, circa 1897. in llUnois. Census: 30 Jan 1920.
in CantraU, Sangamon Co., IL: ED186 SH9.

The chUdren of Charles and May Brittin were:

i. Harriet M.^ Brittin. Born, circa 1915, in CantraU, Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon
Co., IL. Census: 30 Jan 1920, in CantraU, Sangamon Co., IL: ED186 SH9.

ii. Virginia M. Brittin. Born, circa 1917, in CantraU. Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon
Co., IL. Census: 30 Jan 1920, in CantraU, Sangamon Co., IL; ED186 SH9.

iii Mary E. Brittin. Born, circa 1918, in CantraU, Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co..
IL. Census: 30 Jan 1920. in CantraU. Sangamon Co., IL; ED186 SH9.

19. Clair EarF Canterbury (John Henryk, Oliver Perry^)^^. Born. 23 Dec 1884, in Fancy Creek
Twp., Sangamon Co., IL^L Died, 13 May 1962, in lUinois^®. Buried: 15 May 1962. in Indian Point
Cem. Menard Co., IL, near Athens^L Census: 18 Jun 1900, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL;
EDUOSHll. Census: 1910, in CantraU, Sangamon Co., IL; 192-0168-79.

Clair married^® Margie May CantralP^, 6 Aug 1906. in Menard Co.. IL^®. Born. 12 Sep
1884^L Died, 23 Dec 1971, in Menard Co., IL^®. Buried in Indian Point Cem, Menard Co., IL, near
Athens. Census: 1910, in CantraU, Sangamon Co., IL; ED168^L

DESCENDANTS OF OLIVER PERRY CANTERBURY

135

Clair Earl Canterbury and Margie May Cantrall
Their Children: Lois Rapp, Clair Wayne Canterbury, Arthur Lehman Canterbury,
Alice YOung, Jean Schmidt, Malcolm Dean Canterbury
from The Antioch Christian Church

The children of Clair Earl and Margie May Cantrall Canterbury were:

22

23

i. Lois'^ Canterbury^®. She married Mr. Rapp.

ii. Arthur Lehman Canterbury.

iii. Alice Ettie Canterbury.

iv. Clair "Wayne" Canterbury^®. Born, 5 Mar 1911, in Illinois^^. Died. Dec 1975. in
California^^.

V. Jean Canterbury^®. She married Mr. Schmidt,
vi. Malcolm Dean Canterbury^®.

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20. Jean "Harold"^ Canterbury
(John Henryk, Oliver Perry^)^®. Born,
27 Oct 1893. in Fancy Creek Twp..
Sangamon Co.. Birth(2); 27 Oct

189222. Died. 30 Oct 1973. in Fancy
Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL22.
Burial in Indian Point Cem.. Menard
Co., IL, near Athens. Census: 18 Jun
1900. in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon
Co., IL; EDllO SHll. Occupation: seed
dealer.

Harold married Ina Mae Cline.
Born, 19 Jun 1903, in Athens Twp.,
Menard Co., Died. 13 Jun 1986.
in Il]inois22. Buried in Indian Point
Cem., Menard Co.. IL, near Athens.

Harold and Ina Mae Cline Canterbury

Jean Harold and Ina Mae Cline Canterbury had a daughter:
24 i. Lillie'^ Canterbury.

Fourth Generation

21. Hardy M.'* Vandagrift (Hardy M.^, Margaret Oliver Perry^). Born, circa 1913, in Cantrall.
Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 30 Jan 1920, in Cantrall. Sangamon Co., IL: ED186 StI9.

Hardy had a daughter:

i. Harriet^ Vandagrift. Resided: 1996, on R.R. 3, Box 317, Petersburg, IL. 6267,5.
She married WiUiam Carter.

22. Arthur Lehman'* Canterbury (Clair Earl^, John Henryk, Oliver Perry*)*^. Born, 19 Sep 1907,
in lUinois^^ Digjj fjov 1972, in Cantrall. Sangamon Co.. IL^^. Census: 1910. in Cantrall. Sangamon
Co., IL; EDt68.

Arthur married*® Ehzabeth Bobbitt*®. They had a daughter:

25

Susan® Canterbury,

DESCENDANTS OF OLIVER PERRY CANTERBURY

137

23. Alice Ettie'^ Canterbury (Clair Earl^, John Henryk, Oliver Perry^)^^. Born, circa 1909. in
Cantrall, Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 1910, in Cantrail. Sangamon Co.. IL: 193-141-87. Resided. 6 Sep
1995, in a nursing home.

Alice married Lyman Young. Born, 18 Nov 1905, in Illinois^^. Died, Feb 1985, in Athens.
Menard Co., IL22.

Lyman and Alice Ettie Canterbury Young had a son:

i. Edwin^ Young. Resided, 1995, at 62787 North Walnut St., R.R.7. Springfield. IL.

24. Lillie‘S Canterbury (Jean "Harold"^, John Henry2, Oliver Perry^). Born, 26 Dec 1934, in
Cantrall, Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Resided, 1995, in Cantrall, Fancy Creek Twp..
Sangamon Co., IL.

Lillie married Charles W. Mayfield. Died, 1969, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co, IL.

Lillie Canterbury Mayfield owned 11,000 acres in Sangamon County, lUinois.

The children of Charles W. and Lillie Canterbury Mayfield were:

i. William® Mayfield. Born, 1 Jul 1959, in Cantrall, Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon
Co., IL. Resided, 6 Sep 1995, in Cantrall, Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL.
Occupation: farmer.

ii. Jonathon Mayfield. Born in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL. Resided. 6 Sep
1995, in Athens, Menard Co., IL. Occupation: CPA, farmer.

iii. Cindy Mayfield. Born in Fancy Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co., IL. Resided. 6 Sep
1995. in South Bend, IN. Occupation; physician.

iv. Georgia Mayfield. Born in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Resided 1997 in
Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Occupation: CPA. She married Mr. Garrison.

Fifth Generation

25. Susan® Canterbury (Arthur Lehman^, Clair Earl®, John Henry2, Oliver Perry^)^®.
Susan married^® Melvin Christian^®. They had a son;

Matthew Arthur® Christian. Born, circa 1900, in Ohio.

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Notes and References

^ History of Sangamon County, Illinois. Int. Pub. Co., Chicago, IL. 1881, in custody of Family
History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT; Antioch Christian
Church of Contrail, Illinois, Springfield, IL, 1984, 977.356/C3/K2g; J. C. Powell. History of the
Early Settlers of Sangamon Co., Illinois, Edwin Wilson Co., Springfield, IL. 1876,
977.356/H@/POW, in custody of Carkbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA.

2 Cemeteries of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon Co., IL. Gen. Soc., 1994. in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 21; cemetery records say born 1825.

^ Ibid., p. 21.

Real estate: $58,500; personal property: $12,000.

® Sangamon.

® Ibid.', Powell.

Canterbury Trails, Volume 2, Issue 1, 1984, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad. CA.

® Cemeteries of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon Co., IL, Gen. Soc., 1994, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 21; only 19 on November 14, 1850.

® Died aged 6 months, 25 days.

Intentionally omitted.

Intentionally omitted..

With sister, Anna.

Sangamon; Powell, Antioch.

Powell.

Antioch.

Sangamon. Antioch.

Aliers; Hohimer, and Gochanour; Menard County, Illinois, Cemeteries, Volume III.

Sangamon County, IL Marriage Book B. p. 19.

Aliers, etal ; accidental death from poison.

Indian Point Cemetery Records.

Social Security Death Index; Canterbury Trails. Volume 4, Issue 3. 1986. in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad. CA.

SS Index.

Menard County, IL Marriage Book B: p. 174.

November 14, 1850 Census: aged 1 month.

25 Menard County, IL MarriageBook B, p. 7; The Rev. F. M. Jacobs, officiating.

25 Civil War Pension Declaration.

2"^ Widow's Civil War Pension File #896768.

25 Civil War Pension File #338026.

2® 1900 Census information.

55 Son^'amon; Powell, Canterbury Trails.

51 Antioch'. Canterbury Trails.

52 Sangamon County, IL Marriage License #7439.

55 1880 Census: Menard County, IL.

DESCENDANTS OF OLIVER PERRY CANTERBURY

139

Died aged 10 years, 6 months. 2 days.

35 Menard County, IL Death Record #854; aged 10 years, 6 months 27 days.

3® Died aged 9 months, 10 days.

3”^ Canterbury Trails.

33 Antioch, p. 210.

39 Cemeteries of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon Co., IL, Gen. Soc., 1994, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carkbad, CA, p. 5; Sangamon County, IL Birth Records 1860-1S78. Sangamon
Co., IL, Gen. Soc., 1993, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 7.

^9 Cemeteries of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon Co., IL, Gen. Soc.. 1994, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carkbad, CA, p. 5.

Sangamon County, IL Marriage License #7253.

Died aged 72 years.

^^3 Sangamon County, IL Birth Records, p. 7.

Menard County Probate Records: Box 35; Cemeteries of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon Co.,
IL, Gen. Soc., 1994, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 5.

Died in service.

^3 Resided with uncle, Albert L. Brittin.

Burial in section A, row 1.

Antioch, p. 192; Cemeteries of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon Co., IL. Gen. Soc., 1994. in
custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 5.

“^9 Tombstone inscription.

59 Fancy Creek Cemetery records: born 1866.

3^ Cemeteries of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon Co., IL, Gen. Soc., 1994, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 34.

32 Fancy Creek Cemetery Records.

33 Funeral notice of Oliver Perry Grant.

34 Will dated: November 6, 1918.

33 Indiana Cemetery Records.

55 Funeral notice of William R. Grant.

3'^ Antioch, p. 204.

58 Will dated; June 18, 1953.

39 Menard County, IL Marriage Book C: p. 97.

59 Menard County, IL Marriage Book C: p. 93.

5^ Menard County, IL Probate Records: Box 535.

52 Antioch, p. 217.

53 Cemeteries of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon Co., IL, Gen. Soc., 1994, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 8; Brittin Cemetery Records.

54 Burial: section B, row 1, north to south.

55 Menard County, IL, Marriage License #7251; Menard County, IL Marriage Book B, p. 142.

55 Cemeteries of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon Co., IL. Gen. Soc., 1994. in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 8.

57 md.,p. 9.

58 Brittin Cemetery Records.

59 Died aged 24 years, 4 months, 1 day.

79 Aged 16.

7^ Died before the death of his sister, Nellie, on December 15, 1926.

72 Cemeteries of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon Co., IL. Gen. Soc., 1994, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 26.

73 Antioch, p. 210; cause of death: pneumonia.

74 Menard County, IL, Marriage License #7392, Menard County, IL Marriage Book B: p. 149.

73 Fancy Creek Cemetery records say died 1922.

75 Menard County, IL Marriage Book B: p. 176.

77 Indian Point Cemetery records.

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Chapter VIII

DESCENDANTS OF

MARTHA ANN CANTERBURY BRITTIN

First Generation

1. Martha Ann^ Canterbury^, daughter of Asa F. Canterbury and Margaret "Peggy"
Hornback. Born, 9 Nov 1826, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Birth(2); 12 Nov 1825^. Died.
5 Mar 1873, in Knoxville Twp., Marion Co., lA^. Census: 29 Sep 1860, in Sangamon Co., P.O.
Williansville, IL; p. 735^. Census: 29 Jun 1870, in Knoxville Twp., Marion Co., lA; p. 101.

Martha Ann married^ Elijah Brittin®, son of Evans Elijah Brittin and Mary "Polly" Jane
England, 14 Mar 1848, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL®. Born, 12 Nov 1825, in Fancy Creek
Twp.. Sangamon Co., IL®. Died, 5 Mar 1873, in KnoxviUe Twp., Marion Co., lA®. Census: 29 Jun 1870,
in KnoxviUe Twp., Marion Co., lA; p. lOlL Census: 29 Sep 1860, in Sangamon Co., P.O. Williamsville,
IL: p. 735. Census: 29 Jun 1870, in Knoxville Twp., Marion Co., lA: p. 101. Occupation: farmer.

Elijah Brittin was the grandson of Stephen England, first pastor of the Antioch Christian
Church, which the latter organized on May 15, 1820, at his home in Sangamon County, Illinois. Three
of the daughters of Asa Canterbury married grandchildren of Stephen England: Eliza Jane Canterbury
who married William S. CHne, Margaret Canterbury who married Stephen England, and Martha Ann
who married EHjah Brittin. In 1858 Ehjah resided in section 25 of Salisbury Township. Sangamon
County, Illinois.

The children of Elijah and Martha Ann Canterbury Brittin are enumerated below: however, no
further information has been found:

1. Maria^ Brittin. Born, circa 1849. Census: 29 Sep 1860. in Sangamon Co., P.O.

Williansville, IL; p. 735.

ii. Joseph M. Brittin. Born, circa 1851, in Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 29 Sep 1860.

in Sangamon Co.. P.O. Williansville. IL; p. 735. Census: 20 Jun 1870, in Knoxville

Twp., Marion Co.. lA. p. 101.

iii. W. Brittin. Born, circa 1855, in Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 29 Sep 1860, in

Sangamon Co., P.O. Williamsville. IL; p. 735.

iv. C. Brittin. Born, circa 1858. in Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 29 Sep 1860, in

Sangamon Co.. P.O. Williansville, IL: p. 735.

DESCENDANTS OF MARTHA ANN CANTERBURY BRITTIN

141

Notes and References

^ History of Sangamon County, Illinois, Int. Pub. Co., Chicago, IL, 1881, in custody of Family
History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT; Antioch Christian
Church of Cantrall, Illinois, Springfield, IL, 1984, 977.356/C3/K2g: J. C. Powell, History of the
Early Settlers of Sangamon Co., Illinois, Edwin Wilson Co., Springfield. IL: 1876,
977.356/H@/POW, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA; Canterbury Trails.
Volume 2, Issue 1, 1984, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA.

2 Phyllis Moses, Box 273, Ten Sleep, WY 82442.

2 Aged 43 indicating a birth year of 1826.

^ Sangamon; Antioch.

® Sangamon; Antioch; Powell.

® Canterbury Trails, Volume 2, Issue 1, 1984, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad. CA.
Aged 48 indicating a birth year of 1821.

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CHAPTER IX

Chapter IX

DESCENDANTS OF
MARGARET CANTERBURY ENGLAND

First Generation

1. Margaret^ Canterbury^, daughter of Asa F. Canterbury and Margaret "Peggy" Hornback.
Born, 31 Dec 1829, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 14 Nov 1850, m Sangamon Co.,
IL; p. 251. Census: 5 Aug 1870, in Township 18, Range 5W, Menard Co., IL; p. 34. Census: 5 Jun 1880,
in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED 135 SH6.

Margaret married^ Stephen England^, son of David England and Margaret Higgins, 13 Feb
1851^. Born, circa 1830, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 1850, in Fancy Creek Twp.,
Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 5 Aug 1870, in Township 18, Range 5W, Menard Co.. IL; p. 34. Census; 5
Jun 1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED 135 SH6. Occupation; farmer.

Stephen England, son of David England, was the grandson of the Reverend Stephen England,
first pastor of the Antioch Christian Church. The church was organized at the home of Stephen
England and his wife, Anna Harper, on May 15, 1820, in Sangamon County, Illinois. Three ol the
daughters of Asa Canterbury married grandchildren of Stephen England: Eliza Jane Canterbury who
married WdLLam S. Cline, Martha Ann Canterbury who married Elijah Brittin. and Margaret
Canterbury who married Stephen England.

The children of Stephen and Margaret Canterbury England were:

2 i. Asa Francis^ England.

ii. Mary England. Born, circa 1856, in Fancy Creek Twp,. Sangamon Co.. IL.
Census: 5 Aug 1870, in Township 18. Range 5W, Menard Co., IL; p. 34.

m. William I. England,
iv. SaUy England^.

3

DESCENDANTS OF MARGARET CANTERBURY ENGLAND

143

Second Generation

2. Asa Francis^ England (Margaret^). Born, circa 1852, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co,,
IL^. Census: 5 Aug 1870, in Township 18. Range 5W, Menard Co., IL: p. 34. Census: 10 Jun 1880, in
Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED 135 SH9. Occupation: farmer.

Asa married Margaret Ann Ewing, 15 Sep 1874, in Menard Co., IL®. Born, 4 Nov 1851. in
Boone Co., KY®. Died. 10 May 1882, in Menard Co., IL. Buried in Indian Point Cem., Menard Co., IL.
Census: 10 Jun 1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED135 SH9.

The children of Asa and Margaret Ewing England were:

i. Florence May® England. Born, 4 May 1875, in Springfield, Sangamon Co.. IL'.
Btrth{2): 8 Jul 1875®. Census: 10 Jun 1880. in Athens Precinct. Menard Co.. IL:
ED 135 SH9.

ii. Ethel England. Born, circa 1877, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co.. IL. Census: 10
Jun 1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED135 SH9.

3. William I.^ England (Margaret^). Born, Aug 1863, in Illinois. Census: 5 Aug 1870, in
Township 18, Range 5W, Menard Co., IL; p. 34. Census; 5 Jun 1880, in Athens Precinct. Menard Co..
IL; ED135 SH6. Census; 1900, at 904 North 9th St., Springfield, IL; ED85 SH34.

Wnham married Mary, surname unknown. Born, Jun 1864. in Scotland. Census: 1900, at 904
North 9th St., Springfield, IL; ED85 SH34.

The children of William and Mary England were;

i. Nellie® England. Born, Nov 1889, in Illinois. Census: 1900. at 904 North 9th St..
Springfield, IL; ED85 SH34.

ii. Frank England. Born, Oct 1891. in Illinois. Census: 1900, at 904 North 9th St..
Springfield, IL; ED86 SH34.

iii. George England. Born, Jan 1897, in Illinois. Census: 1900, at 904 North 9th St..
Springfield. IL; ED86 SH34.

iv. Mary England. Born, Jan 1899. in Illinois. Census: 1900, at 904 North 9th St..
Springfield, IL: ED85 SH34.

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Notes and References

^ Antioch Christian Church of Cantrall, Illinois, Springfield, IL, 1984, 977.356/C3/K2g: J. C.
Powell, History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon Co., Illinois, Edwin Wilson Co., Springfield.
IL, 1876. 977.356/H@/POW, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad. CA: Canterbury
Trails. Volume 2, Issue 1, 1984, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad. CA.

2 Antioch: Powell.

3 Canterbury Trails. Volume 2, Issue 1, 1984, in custody of Carlsbad City Library. Carlsbad. CA.

^ Powell.

® Sangamon County Birth Records 1860-1878, Sangamon Co., IL. Gen. Soc., 1993. in custody ot
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 18.

® Menard County, IL Marriage Book B, p. 14.

^ Cemeteries of Fancy Creek Township, Sangamon Co., IL, Gen. Soc., 1994, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 18.

® Sangamon County Birth Records.

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THE ALKIRE FAMILY

The Alkire, Harness. Dieffenbach. and Hornback families, treated in separate chapters, were all
residents of the South Branch of the Potomac River. This area is presently located in Hardy County,
West Virginia, but was previously in Hampshire County, Virginia, and prior to that in Augusta County,
Virginia.

These four families, as well as the Trumbo family, which lived just to the east in what is now
Rockingham County of Virginia, intermarried. At the same time period, just to the northeast in what is
now Morgan County, West Virginia, and Frederick County, Virginia, were the Morgan, Constant, Dyer,
and Welch families. After the Revolution, in which ail of these ancestral families participated, the
Alkire, Harness, Hornback, Trumbo, Constant, Canterbury, and Morgan families removed to newly
settling Kentucky. From thence the westward migration continued, sometimes via Ohio and Indiana,
into Sangamon and Menard Counties of Illinois and Des Moines County, Iowa. At each of these
locations these families were among the first settlers, enduring the meet primitive conditions. Members
of their families supported with their materials goods and fought in the French and Indian Wars, the
Revolution, the War of 1812, the Black Hawk War, and the Civil War. In Virginia and Kentucky the
early pioneers were besieged by Indians who took the lives of men. women, and children. In Indiana.
Illinois, and Iowa the enemy was cholera which also took many lives. Although of lesser severity than in
Virginia and Kentucky, occasional problems continued with Indians om the northern states. Those of us
who claim relationship to these families may be proud to be the descendants of those who had the spirit
and strength of character which made possible the expansion and development of this great country
which we enjoy today.

Limited information can be found in this chapter about descendants of Harmonas Alkier. the
earliest known member of the family. Those of his descendants who went to Sangamon and Menard
Counties. Illinois, primarily have been researched. Special thank go to James E. Remer® and Beverly
Boyd Long® for their care:^l research and many contributions to the descendants of Leonard Alkier.
Harmonas' daughter, Margaret Alkier who married Simon Hornback, and their descendants, have been
presented in the Hornback famdy chapter. Others of Margaret's ancestors can be located in the
Canterbury chapters.

^ James E. Remer, 2900 W. 93rd Terrace. Leawood, KS 66206
^ Mrs. Beverly Boyd Long, 8-U Via Castilla, Laguna Hills, CA. 92653.

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First Generation

1. Harmonas^ Alkier^. Born, circa 1700. Died, circa 1796, in Bourbon Co., KY^. Resided: before
1752. on the South Branch of the Potomac River, Augusta Co.. VA.

Harmonas was believed by family tradition to have married Mary Craymore/Craemer, circa

1720.

Knowledge of the existence of a red-headed Harmonas Alkier born in 1700 comes from family
tradition. Great difficulty arises from the inability to distinguish between Harmonas and his son of the
same name born in 1730 when reading land, tax, or county records.

The birth place of Harmonas Alkier has been proposed as Holland, Germany, Scotland. Ireland.
Pennsylvania, or Maryland. Indeed, Algire families immigrated to Pennsylvania and Maryland. It is
also possible that Harmonas and his parents were part of the flood of Palatines who emigrated in 1709.
Many of these families settled in Pennsylvania as did the Dieffenbach, Harness, and Trumbo families
all of whom pioneered on or near the South Branch.

The given name, Harmonas, was spelled variously as: Monus. Manus, Monius. Maunis,
Maunus, Mannus, Mauniss, Manis, Mannis, Maunis, Mones, Harmonas, Hermonus. Harmonis,
Harmonious, and etc. in early Virginia and Kentucky records. The surname was spelled as Alkier.
Alkire, Algier, and etc., with earlier generations favoring the Alkier spelling and later ones, Alkire.

A list of public service claims from Hampshire County dated Monday, October 16, 1775. stated
Harmonis Alkier had provided flour for the maintenance of the army. Although this may have been the
son, it is unlikely as he was involved in the Colonial Wars as a lieutenant.

Only four children have been assigned to Harmonas and Mary Craymore Alkier: Michael, John.
Harmonas, Jr., and Margaret. Michael and John were found on the Hampshire County. Virginia, tax
rolls of John Wilson in the years 1782 and 1784. These sons had large established families and could not
have been sons of Harmonas, Sr. Harmonas, Jr., and the families of his sons, William and John with
very young children, were listed on the tax rolls of Michael Stump. The researcher, James Clacking,
identified other children of Harmonas. Sr., as William, Deborah, and Sarah, but no information has
been located by the author to confirm their existence.

The first land tax rolls of Hardy County, 1786-1800. listed Maunus Alkire in the years 1786-
1794. His son, Manis Askire, paid taxes in the year 1786, but did not appear again in the tax records.
Michael Alkire joined the tax rolls in 1787 and continued to be listed through 1800, the last year for
which records have been located. Michael remained in the county and died there in 1819. A Jaseph
Alkire whose parents are unidentified appeared on tax rolls only in the year 1794.

Family lore is that Harmonas died in 1796 in Kentucky, a questionable fact. Harmonas never
appeared in Kentucky tax records nor did he leave a will or estate records. Therefore, if residing in
Kentucky, he must have lived with a family member. It was very unusual to find an instance of a son
making a lengthy move before the death of his elderly parents, and also unlikely a man in his nineties
would have undertaken this journey when another son. Michael, still was established in the Hardy
County area.

The Alkier family was closely tied to the Hornback family which was discussed in a separate
chapter. Simon Hornback, son of Jacobus Hornback, married Harmonas' daughter, Margaret "Peggy"
Alkier. Margaret "Peggy" Hornback, daughter of Samuel Hornback, son of Johannes Hornback, and
Dorothy Harness, married Adam Alkier. son of Harmonas Alkier, Jr. They had a son, Harmonas
Hornback. named for his grandfather. After Adam Alkier was widowed in about 1818. he married
Barbara Hornback Cherry, daughter of Simon Hornback and Margaret "Peggy" Alkire. Adam's aunt.
Adam Alkier’s sister, Lydia, married Solomon Hornback. the son of Daniel and Mary Hornback, His

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sister, Sarah "Sally" ABder, married first, a Crabill, and second Simon Hornback, another child of
Simon Hornback and Margaret "Peggy" Alkier. Other connections were between the Alkier and Trumbo
families. Harmonas Alkier's granddaughter, Deborah, whose father was Harmonas, Jr., married Jacob
Trumbo, son of Andrew Trumbo and Kate Harness. The Trumbo family has been discussed in a
separate chapter.

Although no proof has been found that the wife of Harmonas was Mary Craemer, Early Records
of Hampshire County, Virginia by Sage and Jones, has records of families spelled Creamer, Creamour,
and Creymour. Simon and Mary Earsham mortgaged 385 acres on the South Branch to Mary Creymour
of Hampshire County on November 7, 1768. George Creamer was witness to a deed of Peter Bryan
Bruin on .^ril 14, 1788, the property being locateddn Patterson Creek, the Little Cacapeon, and on the
North Branch of the Potomac River.

The children of Harmonas and Mary (Craemer) Alkier were:

2

3

i. Harmonas^ Alkier.

ii. probably, Michael Alkier.

iU. probably, Margaret "Peggy" Alkier Born circa 1739. Margaret married Simon
Hornback. She and many of her descendants will be found in the Hornback
chapter.

iv. probably, John Alkier.

John Algier appeared on the 1782 tax rolls of John Wilson with seven free
whites in his family. Michael Algier was on the same tax list.

Second Generation

2. Harmonas^ Alkier (Harmonas^)^. Born, circa 1730. Died, Jul 1800, in Bourbon Co., KY"^.

Harmonas married® Lydia Patton®, daughter of John Patton and Sarah Rodgers, circa 1757.
Born, circa 1739, in Pennsylvania. Died, after 1795, in Bourbon Co., KY'^.

On November 15, 1752, Mones Alkier, John. Jacob and Wdliam Westfall. Michael Stumph, and
other residents of Frederick County. Virginia, were appointed to "view and mark and keep in repair, on
petition of inhabitants of the South Branch, a road from their wagon road up the South Fork to Peter
Reed's Mill." This was the earliest reference to the Alkier family found in Augusta County Order Books.
Hampshire County was formed from Frederick and Augusta Counties the following year. The road in
question was in an area which was first settled by the Yokum, Harness, and other families before 1739.
It was located south of present day Moorefield in Hardy County, West Virginia.

On May 6, 1765, Maunis Alkier was granted lot #16 containing 294 acres on the South Fork of
the South Branch of the Potowmack River. This transaction was recorded in Northern Neck Land
Grants, Volume M, page 350. A few months later on October 3rd, Maunis and Lydia Alkier leased their
neighbor, Michael Thorn, 203 of these acres as recorded in Hampshire County, Virginia Deed Book L
page 243. Witnesses to the deed were Christian Bingamon, Peter Cutright, and Adam Brown.

Harmonus Alkier was a lieutenant in Captain James Parsons Rangers during the Colonial
Wars, serving 154 days for pay of 57. 15.0. In his military unit was Abraham Hornback, his nephew.

Marvis Alkier was a witness to the March 17, 1778, wiQ of Henry Sheplar whose wife was
Elizabeth. When the estate was settled, Manus Algire was owed thirteen shillings, six pence as noted in
a bdl dated March 9, 1783.

Harmonus Alkier purchased a grindstone at the estate sale of George Rennick (wife, Mary) on
April 22, 1778. A week later Hermonis Alkier's name appeared on a receipt to Anthony Baker, executor
of the estate of Jacob Reed, dec'd, (wife, Ann) for three shillings and nine pence, "it being for to appraise

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said estate - allow'd to me." The wilLs of both George Rennick and Jacob Reed were proved on April 14.
1778.

Mauris Algire was security for Jacob Hankie and Martin Shobe^, executors of the estate of
Christopher Leek (wife, Sophia) whose will was proved March 10, 1780.

In 1783 Monas Alkier purchased buckwheat at the estate sale of Conrad Slagel. Conrad's will
had been proved February 12, 1782. Conrad left no wife. Daniel Teverbaugh^ was an executor and
Henry Sheplar a witness to the will.

Harmanous Algier appeared in the 1782 tax records of Hampshire County, Virginia, with
twelve free whites in his household. In 1784 he was listed on the rolls of Michael Stump with ten free
whites, one building, and two other buildings. Harmonis had obtained a grant of 304 acres on the South
Fork of the South Branch south of Moorefield on September 12, 1788. as recorded in Hardy County
Deed Book 2, page 35. Harmonas’ property was disposed of in two parcels. The first lot of 182 acres was
sold to Daniel Tevabaugh on December 7. 1789, and the second to Abel Seymour on October 2, 1795.

Ellen Parker, an Alkier researcher, gave the following account of the removal of the Alkiers to
Kentucky based upon a letter written by Benjamin Franklin Alkire, great-grandson of Harmonious. Sr.,
born in 1818, the son of Michael and Dorothy Phebus Alkire. It was addressed to his nephew and dated
November 5, 1886.

In 1794, they sold their Virginia land, and along with other migrants, moved by pack-horse south
to the Great Nanaway River - the Kanawha - where they built a keel boat, the first ever sailed down that
river. When the boat arrived at the Great Falls on the river, the goods was taken out and transferred by
pack, and the boat was let over with rope and grape vines: thence down the river to the Ohio, and down it
to the mouth of the Slate River, thence up it to Harrod’s Station, now Harrodsburg, Kentucky.

After the revolution Harmonas' sons, John and Adam, were found on Bourbon County,
Kentucky tax rolls as early as 1788 with William joining them in 1789. Harmonas and his son, Michael,
had joined them in Kentucky by 1795 at which time they first appeared on the Bourbon County tax
roUs with 250 to 300 acres on Huston's Fork of the Licking River. Harmonas had purchased this
property from Thomas Field as recorded in Bourbon County, Kentucky Deed Book G. page 205. Twenty-
one acres of this property were sold for $100.00 to Richard Smart by Harmonas before his death as
recorded in Deed Book H, page 212. His heirs affirmed the sale on September 1, 1810, each heir being
named: "WiRiam Alkire, John Alkire, Michael Alkire, Adam Alkire, Harmonius Alkire, Jr., George
Alkire, Caty Alkire, Peggy Alkire, Elizabeth Mitts widow, late Elizabeth Alkire, Jacob Trumbo and,
Deborah his wife, late Deborah Alkire, Solomon Hornback and Lydia his wife, late Lydia Alkire, Simon
Hornback and Sally his wife, late SaUy Alkire."

The will of Hammons Alkire, Sr. (who was actually Harmonas II), had been dated May 29, 1800,
and proved in July. (Harmonas Alkier II had a son, Harmonas III.) Harmonas' tax records, dated July
30, 1800, indicated his property, by then 300 acres, had gone to his heirs who were the same as listed in
the aforementioned deed of 1810. On September 21, 1805, Harmonas, John, Adam, George, and Michael
Alkire, heirs and representatives of Harmonious Alkire, deeded property to Samuel Scott. The estate
was not settled until September 21, 1814, by his executors, William Alkire and Wilham Clarkson.

^ The surname, Shobe. is still found in Hardy and nearby counties of West Virginia. Shobe Fisher, widow of John
Fisher, was in 1995 the owner of the orginal 1739 home of Johaim Michael Ernest Harness and his wife, Maria
Elisabetha Dieffenbach, located at Fisher, West Virginia, on the Soutli Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac
River.

^ Daniel Tevabaugh was a member of the Dieffenbach family, Tevabaugh and Tierverbaugli being variant spellings of
Dieffenbach. Daniel was a security for Samuel Hombeck an executor of the will of Michael Ernest Harness who died
in 1785. He was in some way related to die wife of Michael Harness who was Maria Elisabetha Dieffenbach.

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The children of Harmonas and Lydia Patton Alkier were:

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

IV.

V.

vi.

vii.

viii.

XU.

xiii.

Catherine^ Alkier. Born, circa 1758, in Hampshire Co., VA^. Died, 6 Mar 1842.
in Pickaway Co., OH®. She married Francis Simms, 1 Jan 1788®.

Elizabeth Alkier.

William Alkier.

John Alkier.

Adam Alkier.

Deborah Alkier.

Margaret Alkier. Born, circa 1770^^. She married Elijah Staats, 1797®.

Lydia Alkier.

Harmonas Alkire.

Sarah "SaUy" Alkier.

George Alkier.

Michael Alkier.

Peter Alkier. Born, 10 Mar 1773. Died, before 1805^^. He married Sarah Stump,
daughter of George and Elizabeth Stump, 27 Apr 1796, in Hardy Co., Virginia^®.

3. Michael^ Alkier (Harmonas^)^*^. Born, circa 1833. Died, 1819, in Hardy Co., VA^®.

Michael married Temperance Clay, 1751^®.

Michael Algier was on the Hampshire County, Virginia, tax rolls of John Wilson in 1782 with
six free whites. In 1784 he was taxed on seven free whites, a dwelling, and two other buildings. He was
on the same tax rolls as John Algier. When Hardy County was formed, Michael was transferred to these
tax rolls where he appeared from 1786-1800 after which time Hardy County tax records have not been
reviewed by the author.

Lack of records has made it impossible to identify Michael’s children. Since after 1796 Michael's
was the only Alkier family in Hardy County. Barbara Alkier Iman, who was married in 1818. and John
Alkire, who married Elizabeth Neff in 1825, could have been Michael's youngest children or possibly his
grandchildren.

Hardy County court records of February 8, 1790, recorded the suit of Michael Alkire vs. John
Painter. Judgment was for the payment by the defendant of a debt of three pounds, twelve shillings,
and court costs.

An inventory was made of Michael's estate on March 10, 1819. by George Parsons, Jacob Neff
and Benjamin Shook. The value of his property was $506.39.

The possible children of Michael and Temperance Clay Alkier were:

i. Barbara® Alkire. Born in Hardy Co., VA. She married Daniel Iman, 1 Jan 1818.
in Hardy Co., VA^®.

u. John Alkire. Born in Hardy Co., VA. He married Elizabeth Neff. 23 Aug 1825, in
Hardy Co.. VA^®.

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Third Generation

4. Elizabeth^ Alkier. Born, 1759, in Hampshire Co., VA®. Died. 1824, Curry Run, Harrison Co..
KY®. Resided: circa 1794, in Bourbon Co., KY.

Elizabeth married Adam Mitts, son of Adam Mitts, circa 1774. in Hampshire Co.. VA^^. Born
in Germany. Died, 1795, Bourbon Co., KY.

After the death of Adam Mitts children 6-11 became wards of the Rev. John Alkire and went
with him first to Bath County, Kentucky and then to Ohio. Children 6, 7, 10, and 11 went on with him
to Sangamon County, Illinois.

The children of Adam and Elizabeth Alkire Mitts were:

i. Jacob‘S Mitts. Born, circa 1775. Died, 2 Jul 1835, BaU Twp., Sangamon Co., IL.

He married Mary Conyers, 7 Feb 1805, in Harrison Co., KY.
ti. Susannah Mitts. Born, circa 1777. Died, Nov 184?. Laughery Twp., Dearborn,
IN. She married George Nichols, 22 Sep 1795, in Harrison Co.. KY.
lii. Adam Mitts. Born, circa 1780. Died, Sep 183?. Dry Ridge, Grant Co.. KY. He
married Jane Nichols, 9 Apr 1810, in Harrison Co., KY.
iv. Mary Mitts. Born, circa 1782. She married Jonathan Marsh, 7 Apr 1800.

V. Margaret Mitts. Born, 11 May 1783. Died, 25 Jan 1860, Dry Ridge, Grant Co.,
KY. She married Simon Nichols. 9 Apr 1805, in Harrison Co., KY.

vi. Deborah Mitts. Born. 16 Nov 1785. Died. 15 Mar 1856. in Cantrall. Sangamon
Co., IL. She married William G. Cantrall. 7 Jun 1804. in Bath Co.. KY.

vii. Dorothy Mitts. Born, circa 1788. Died, 7 Feb 1858, in Cantrall, Sangamon Co.,
IL. She married Abel Powell, 13 Sep 1806, in Bath Co., KY.

viii. Christina Mitts. Born, circa 1790. Died, circa 1827, in Dry Ridge. Grant Co.. KY.
Unwed.

ix. John Mitts. Born, 3 Mar 1792. Died. 18 Nov 1876, in Richfield Twp.. Adams Co..
IL. He married Sarah Conyers, 26 Mar 1812, a sister of Mary Conyers, in
Pendleton Co., KY.

X. Elizabeth Mitts. Born. 17 Oct 1794. Died, 27 Jun 1870, in Williamsville.

Sangamon Co., IL. She married James Mills, 3 Feb 1822. in Pickaway Co.. OH.
xi. Cyrus Mitts. Born. 19 May 1795. Died. 10 Aug 1852, in Sherman. Sangamon Co..
IL. He married Martha Burbridge, 22 Sep 1818. in Bath Co., KY.

5. William^ Alkier (Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, circa 1761, in Hampshire Co.. VA^^. Died,
circa 1822. in Pleasant Twp., Madison Co., OH^^. Census; 1782, in Hampshire Co., VA. Census: 1784.
in Hampshire Co., VA.

William married, first. Elizabeth Moore, circa 1780. in Hampshire Co., VA. Died, before
1804. in Kentucky. William married, second, Temperance Clay Black, 7 Jun 1804. Died, after 1839. in
Deer Creek, Madison Co.. OH.

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William Algier appeared on the tax rolls taken by Michael Stump in Hampshire County,
Virginia, in 1782 with three whites, and in 1784 with four whites, one dweUing and one other building,
William Alkire first appeared in the Bourbon County, Kentucky, tax Lists in 1789 with his
brothers, Adam and John. Apparently they were traveling between Hampshire County, Virginia, and
Kentucky in preparation for a permanent relocation. The brothers were taxed only on cattle.

William continued to be listed in Bourbon County tax records. It would appear that by 1793 he
had relocated his family to Kentucky as he then had three horses and twenty-one cattle. In 1794 he was
taxed on 100 acres on Green Creek. He was found in 1796 with 114 acres. He had then been joined by
his father. Harmonious Alkier, and his brother, Michael, and in 1796 his brother. John. William
continued to be taxed in Bourbon County through 1810. His taxable land varied in these years between
120 and 192 acres on Green Creek.

The children of William and Elizabeth Moore Alkier were:

i. Mary Ann^ Alkier. Born, 5 Oct 1781, in Hampshire Co., VA^'^. Died, 25 Nov
1805^'^. She married Courtney Tanner, circa 1803^'^.

ii. Robert Alkier. Born, 3 Oct 1783, in Hampshire Co., VA^"^. Died. 1828^'^. He
married Elizabeth Douglas, 20 Jun 1809^'^.

iii. John Alkier. Born, 17 Dec 1784, in Hampshire Co., VA^'^. Died, 1785. in
Hampshire Co., VA^"^.

iv. Margaret Alkier. Born, 12 Dec 1785, in Hampshire Co., VA^^. Died, 1819^'. She
married James Dennison. 1819^'^.

V. Jacob Alkier. Born, 1 Apr 1787^'^. Died, 5 Jun 1847^'^. He married Mary Phebus,
18121'^.

vi. Isaac Alkier. Born, 17 Oct 1788^*^. Died. 16 May 1877^'^. He married Mary
Graham, 7 Dec 1811^^.

vii. Abraham Alkier. Born, 6 Aug 1790, in Bourbon Co., KY^"^. Died, 19 May ISSO^”^.
He married Jennie M. Creath, 16 Apr 1812^'^.

viii. Lydia Alkier. Born, 3 Jan 1792, in Bourbon Co., KY. She married John Graham,
14 May ISIS^L

ix. Harmonas Alkier. Born. 10 Feb 1793. in Bourbon Co.. KY^'^. Died, 30 Oct ISOO^'^.

He married Margaret Denton, 19 Jul 1814^^.

X. John M. Alkier. Born, 14 Oct 1794. in Bourbon Co., KY^*^. He married Susannah
Mantle, 25 Aug 18171^

xi. Delilah Alkier. Born, 9 Mar 1796, in Bourbon Co., KY^L Died, before 1818^'^.
She married John Mitts.

xti. William M. Alkier. Born, 10 Nov 1797, in Bourbon Co., KY^^. Died. 25 Jan
1886^"^. He married Hannah Osborn, 1823^'^.

xiii. Elizabeth Alkier. Born, 9 Jun 1803, in Bourbon Co.. KY^^. Died. 3 May 1875^^.
She married Washington Graham. 5 Feb 1824^'^.

The children of William and Temperance Clay Alkier were:

xiv. Joseph W. Alkier. Born, 24 Nov 1805^L Died, 1872^". He married, first. Tillitha
C. De Haven. 1 Jul 1830. He married, second, Katherine Taylor.

XV. Henry Green Clay Alkier. Born, 25 May 1807^'^. Died, 23 Jul 1863^'^. He married
Elizabeth Neff.

xvi. Phoebe Alkier. Born, circa 1809. She married Samuel Creath.

6 John^ Alkier^^ (Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, circa 1764, in Hampshire Co., VA^^. Died. 1
Oct 1836, in Sugar Grove, Menard Co.. IL^^. Buried in Blane Cemetery. Resided: 1826, in Sugar
Grove, Sangamon Co., IL. Occupation: minister.

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John married Susannah (Nation?) Nave, daughter of Hans Leonhard (Neff) Nave and Elizabeth
Magdalena Feg, circa 1783, in Hampshire Co., Born. 1768, in Virginia. Died. 12 Jul 1832. in

Sangamon Co., IL^^. Buried in Blane Cemetery.

The tax records of Bourbon County. Kentucky, indicated that by 1788 John and Adam Alkire
were the first members of their large family to reside in Kentucky. Beginning on June 11. 1789. John
Alkier served in the Kentucky Active Militia on the frontier for fifteen days under Ensign George
Redding earning 16S, 6D. 1782 tax rolls in Hampshire County, Virginia, recorded that John Alkire had
three whites in his family. The 1790 census showed an increase to seven whites in the family. 1793 was
the first year in which John and his brothers, Adam and WiUiam, had more than one horse or cattle. In
that year John was also the owner of nine blacks over twenty-one and six blacks from sixteen to twenty-
one years of age. John was entered again in the tax rolls of Bourbon County in 1796 as owner of a town
lot and was again a slave holder. He ^d not appear in the tax records of Bourbon County again.

MASON COUNT/

SANOAMON COUNTY

MENARD COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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153

In 1801 John was converted to Christianity at the Cane Ridge. Kentucky, revival of the Rev.
Barton W. Stone. John removed with other family members to Madison County. Ohio, near Mt. Sterling
about 1805-6. There he was active in one of the &st Christian churches in Madison County.

Elder Long, one of his coverts, declared:

He was a tall, heavy man with sandy complexion. He had a loud, strong voice with somewhat of
a slow delivery, but was very pathetic and powerful in exhortation, and great reformations followed his
preaching, wherever he went. His preaching was never systematic, but his appeals were dii’ected to the
hearts of sinners.

It is believed John Alkier came to Sangamon County, Illinois, about 1818. On October 30, 1825.
John Alkier, Sr., purchased eighty acres in the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of section 36 of Sugar Grove Precinct
of Sangamon County, an area which became Menard County in 1839.

The children of John and Susannah Nation Nave Alkier were:

14

15

16

17

18
19

i. Rachel Alkire. Born, 2 Dec 1788^^ in Kentucky. She married John Jackman
Smith, 26 Jan 1805^^, in Montgomery Co., KY.

ii. Leonard'^ Alkire.

iii. Sarah "SaUy" Alkire. Born, 24 Dec 1786, in Hampshire Co., VA^®. Died, before 4
Nov 1845, in Menard Co., IL^^. She married Jc«eph Powell. 4 Oct 1804. in Bath
Co., KY^*^. Resided: 1825, in Sangamon Co., IL.

iv. Silas Alkire.

V. Elizabeth Alkire. Born, 16 Jun 1791. in Kentucky^^. Died, 8 Jun 1855, in Fulton
Co., IL^^. She married Samuel Powell, 25 Sep 1809, in Franklin Co.,
Resided: 1825, in Sangamon Co., IL.

vi. DoUie Alkire. Born, 28 Oct 1793, in Kentucky. Died, 20 Feb 1867. in White Co..
IN. She married Samuel Alkire, son of Adam Alkire and Margaret Hornback, 29
Dec 1813, in Pickaway Co., OH^®.

vii. John Nave Alkire.

viii. William Nave Alkire.

ix. Mary Madahne "Mod" Alkire.

X. George N. Alkire.

7. Adam^ Alkier (Harmonas^, Harmonas^)^^. Born, circa 1767. in Hampshire Co., VA^^. Died,
before 1840. in Pickaway Co., OH^L Resided: circa 1810. in Pickaway Co., OH. Occupation: teacher.

Adam married, first, Margaret Hornback, daughter of Samuel Hornback and Dorothy "Dolly"
Harness. 25 Oct 1788, in Bourbon Co., KY^^. Born. circa 1769, on the South Branch of the Potomac
River. Hampshire Co., VA. Died, circa 1812^°, Pickaway Co., OH.

Adam married^*^, second, Barbara Hornback Cherry^^, daughter of Simon Hornback and
Margaret "Peggy" Alkier, 10 Dec 1818. in Pickaway Co.. OH^®. She was the widow of Aaron Cherry.
Resided: 1840, in Champaign Co.. OH. Resided, 1850, in Vermilion Co., IL. Barbara Hornback was
called an infant orphan of Simon Hornback. deceased, at the time of the April 1801 session of the
Bourbon County, Virginia Court. She chose an older brother, Michael Hornback, to be her guardian.

Adam Alkier. with his brothers, John and Wilham, first appeared on Bourbon County,
Kentucky, tax rolls in 1789. It is possible Adam was in the household of his brother. John, who was
listed on tax rolls the previous year. In 1793 Adam for the first time was taxed as an owner of animals,
four horses and ten cattle. He appeared on the rolls again in 1794 but was taxed on no property. By
1796 his herd had increased to thirteen head. Adam was last on the tax rolls at this location in 1801.

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On October 29, 1810, Adam Alkire appointed his brother, Wilham. to be his attorney and to
sign, seal, and acknowledge a deed of 56 3/4 acres to Samuel Scott, and 20 acres to Richard Smart, the
property belonging to the heirs of Harmonious Alkire.

The children of Adam and Margaret Hornback Alkier were:

20

21

i. Samuel'^ Alkire. Born, circa 1789, in Bourbon Co.. KY^®. Died, 1874, in White
Co., IN^®. Resided: 1824, in Sugar Grove Precinct. Sangamon Co., IL. He married
DoUie Alkire, daughter of the Rev John Alkire and Susan Nave. 29 Dec 1813. in
Pickaway Co., OH^®.

On November 23rd and 24th, 1824, Samuel Alkire purchased 160 acres in the E
1/2, S5, T18, R5, which was Sugar Grove Precinct of Sangamon County, IL.

ii. Michael Harness Alkire.

iii. John Harrison Alkire. John married, first, Sarah Skiles, 23 Feb 1819^®, in
Madison Co., OH. Divorced, in Madison Co., OH. Born, 1797. in Pleasant Twp..
Madison Co., OH. Died, 13 Mar 1873. in Madison Co.. OH. Buried in Douglas
Cem., Mt. Sterling Madison Co., OH. He married second, Susannah Skiles, 13 Feb
1847^®. Susannah was a sister of Sarah Skiles Alkire. John married, third. Mary
Lister, 12 Oct 1859^®.

iv. Harmonas Alkire. John Harrison Alkire. Born, 15 Jan 1797, in Bourbon Co..
KY^®. Died, 9 Jan 1875, in Rosedale, Parke Co., IN^®.

V. Daniel V. Alkire. Born, circa 1800. He married Mary Crose, 30 Aug 1825. in

Pickaway, OH^®.

vi. Adam Alkire. Born, circa 1805. He married. first. Elizabeth
Leasonby/Scasenby, 29 Nov 18272“^. He married, second, Ellen Pugh. 21 Dec
1844^9.

vii. David Alkire.

viii. Dorothy "Dollie" Alkire. She married Samuel Dawson,
ix. Elizabeth Alkire. She married Thomas Leasonby.

X. Sarah Alkire. She married John Hand.

xi. Margaret Alkire. She married Abner Ogden.

xii. Judah Alkire.

xiii. Mary Alkire. Born, 18 Jun 1811, in Ohio^®. Died, 26 Nov 1851, in Pickaway Co.,
OH^®. She married William M. Alkire. son of Michael Alkire and Dorothy Phebus.
5 Nov 183219.

The children of Adam and Barbara Hornback Alkier were;

xiv. Simon Alkire. Born, 10 Nov 1821, in Ohio. Mihtary service in the Civil War in
Company K. 76th IL Infantry. He married, first. Martha Davis. 14 Aug 1842, in
Pickaway Co., OHi®. He married, second, Sarah Dops. 22 Aug 1850, in Vermilion
Co., ILl9, He married, third, Sarah J. Forkner. 23 Mar 1890, in Cloud Co.. KSi®.
XV. Isaac Alkire. Born in Ohio. Died. 7 Jul 1864. in action in Jackson, Mississippi.
Military service in the Civil War. Company K, 76th IL Infantry with his brother,
Simon. He married Lucinda Bassett, 18 Oct 184819.
xvi. Lydia Alkire. Born in Ohio.

8. Deborah^ Alkier (Harmonas^, Harmonasi). Born, 10 Oct 1769. in Hampshire Co.. KYU. Died.
16 Jul 1850, in Wyoming, Bath Co., KYU.

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Deborah married Jacob Trumbo^®, son of Andrew "Andy" Trumbo and Margaretha Katherine
"Grate" Harness, 2 Apr 1798, in Bourbon Co.. KY^^. Born. 12 Aug 1774, on the South Fork of the
South Branch of the Potomac River, near Fort Seybert, Hampshire Co., VA. Died, 21 Feb 1831. in
Wyoming, Bath Co.. KY. See the Trumbo and Harness chapters for further information about this
family.

The children of Jacob and Deborah Alkier Trumbo were::

22 Andrew AUdre'^ Trumbo.

ii. Matoch Trumbo^"^. He married Hannah Taylor, 1 Nov 1821, in Bath Co., KY.
Marriage license, 29 Oct 1821^^.

iii. William Andrew Trumbo^^. He married Louisa Triplett. 24 Oct 1821. in Bath
Co., KY^o.

iv. Peggy Trumbo^’^. She married Isaac Estill, 7 Jan 1813, in Bath Co., KY.
Marriage license, 2 Jan 1813^®.

9. Michael^ Alkier (Harmonas^, Harmonas^)^"^. Born, 7 Jun 1772^*^. Died, 12 Feb 1843, in Deer
Creek Twp., Pickaway Co., OH^°.

Michael married Dorothy Phebus, 6 Jan 1793, in Bourbon Co., KY^®. Born, circa 1772^*^.
Died, 11 May 1854, in Deer Creek Twp., Pickaway Co., OH^'^.

Michael Alkire was on Bourbon County, Kentucky tax rolls in 1796 and 1797. He was taxed only
on horses and cattle.

The children of Michael and Dorothy Phebus Alkier were:

i. John Michael‘S Alkire. Born, 16 Nov 1793, near Harrodsburg, Mercer Co.. KY.
Died. 20 Aug 1853. He married Catherine Halstead, 11 Nov 1819^®.

ii. Nimrod R. Alkire. Born. 27 Mar 1796, near Harrodsburg, Mercer Co., KY. Died, 2
Apr 1866. He married Anna Boggs. 22 Mar 1821^^.

iii. Sarah Alkire. Born, 18 Jul 1798^®. Died, 31 Dec 1874^®. She married William
Hurst. 11 May 1818, in Deer Creek Twp., Pickaway Co., OH.

iv. Nancy A. Alkire. Born, 24 Feb 1803, in Deer Creek Twp.. Pickaway Co.. OlH®.
Died, 12 Jul 1847^®, She married Elliott Halstead, 8 Apr 1821.

V. William M. Alkire. Born, 20 Jul 1806, in Deer Creek Twp., Pickaway Co., OFP®,
Died, 26 Apr 1881^®. He married Mary Alkire. daughter of Adam Alkire and
Mary Hornback. 6 Nov 1832^^.

vi. Catherine Alkire. Born, 22 Jan 1809. in Deer Creek Twp., Pickaway Co., OH. She
married, first, Phineas Cade, 29 Aug 1827, in Deer Creek Twp., Pickaway Co.,
OH^^. She married, second, Elliott Halstead, 4 Jun 1848^®.

vii. Ruanna Alkire. Born. 29 Jan 1811. in Deer Creek Twp.. Pickaway Co.. OH. Died.
17 Mar 1872. She married Albartus Schriver Halstead, 8 Dec 1832. in Deer
Creek Twp.. Pickaway Co., OH^®.

viii. James Madison Alkire. Born, 21 Feb 1813. in Deer Creek Twp.. Pickaway Co.,
OH^®. Died, 31 Aug 1823, in Deer Creek Twp., Pickaway Co.. OH^® of spotted
fever.

ix. Alexander Alkire. Born, 26 Aug 1815, in Deer Creek Twp., Pickaway Co.. OI-H®.

Died. 31 Aug 1823^®, in Deer Creek Twp., Pickaway Co., OH of spotted fever.

X. Benjamin Franklin Alkire. Born, 27 Sep 1818. in Deer Creek Twp., Pickaway Co..
OH. Died. 17 Dec 1891. He married, first. Hannah Halstead, 17 Aug 1843^®. He
married, second. Mary Darr, 29 May 1858^^.

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10. Lydia^ Alkier (Harmonas^. Harmonas^). Born, circa 1776^^. Resided in Bullitt Co.. KY^^.

Lydia married Solomon Hornback. son of Daniel and Mary Hornback. Military service: 18 Sep
1812, in 3rd Regiment of the Kentucky detached militia in the company of Captain Brandenburg.

Solomon Hornback was the owner of fourteen slaves and 150 acres on the Green Creek of
Bourbon County, Kentucky, in the years 1803 and 1806.

Solomon and Lydia Alkier had a son:

i. Harmonas^ Hornback^^. Resided: 1804. in Bourbon Co., KY.

11. Harmonas^ Alkire (Harmonas-, Harmonas^). Born, 18 Feb 1778. in Hampshire Co., VA^^,
Died, 21 Feb 1857, in Turman Twp., Sullivan Co., IN®^. Burial in Harris-Alkire Cemetery^^. Resided: 1
Sep 1810, in Smith Co., TN.

Harmonas married Jane Osborn, 9 Jan 1815. in Shelby Co., KY^^. Died, 28 Feb 1858. in
Turman Twp., SuUivan Co., Buried in the Harris-Alkire Cemetery.

Harmonas Alkire, Jr., appeared first on Bourbon County, Kentucky tax rolls in 1800 after the
death of his father. 1801 was his last year to be listed at that location.

On September 1, 1810, Harmonas Alkire of Smith County, Tennessee deeded property to
Samuel Scott. Samuel Scott had been deeded property on September 21, 1805, by all the heirs of
Harmonas Alkier II, who died in 1800.

The children of Harmonas and Jane Osborn Alkire were:

23

i. Jonathan‘S Alkire.

ii. George Alkire. Born, 15 Sep 1817^k Died, 19 Nov 1880^^. He married Mary A.

Magill.

iii. Elizabeth Alkire. Born. 10 Jul 1819^^ Died, before 1884^^

iv. Lydia Margaret Alkire. Born, 25 Mar 1821, in Turman Twp., Sullivan Co.. IN^^
Died, 14 Nov 188431.

v. Rebecca Alkire. Born, 5 Mar 1823, in Turman Twp., Sullivan Co., IN^i. Died,
before 188431.

vi. Huldah Alkire. Born, 30 Mar 1825, in Turman Twp., Sullivan Co., INi®. Died. 4
Oct 1841, in Turman Twp.. SuUivan Co., INl^.

vii. WiUiam J. Alkire. Born. 11 Oct 1827, in Turman Twp., Sullivan Co.. IN31. Died.
187321.

viii. Caleb Wesley Osborn Alkire. Born, 26 Nov 1829, in Turman Twp., Sullivan Co..
IN.

ix. Felix B. Alkire. Born, 20 Aug 1834, in Turman Twp., SuUivan Co.. 1N31. Died. 5

Jul 190731.

12. Sarah "SaUy''3 Alkier (Harmonas2, Harmonasi)^‘S. Born, circa 1779. Died. 22 Jan 1843, in
WilUamsport, Pickaway Co., OH. Burial in Old Christian Cem., Williamsport, Pickaway Co., OH.

SaUy marriedS*!, first, Mr. CrabilD'S. before 1810. Sally raarriedi^, second, Simon
Hornback^^, sonofSimon Hornback andMargaret "Peggy" Alkier, 8May 1811. in Bourbon Co.. KY.
Born. 26 Oct 1776. in Hampshire Co., VA. Died, 13 Oct 1857, in Williamsport. Pickaway Co., OH33.
Burial in Old Christian Cem., Williamsport, Pickaway Co.. OH.

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Sarah Alkier Crabill was a first cousin of Simon Hornback. and a daughter of his mother's
brother, Harmonas Alkier, Jr. Simon Hornback. Jr., appeared in the Bourbon County, Kentucky tax
records only once, in the year 1799.

The children of Simon and Sally Alkier Hornback were:

i. Cyrus^ Hornback. Born, 2 Dec 1818, in Ohio^^. Died, 25 Dec 1887. in Pickaway
Co.,OH^®. Occupation: farmer. He married Jane Baker, circa 1843^®. Cyrus and
Jane Baker Hornback had nine children.

ii. John Hornback. Born in Ohio.

iii. Sarah Hornback. Born in Ohio.

13. George^ Alkier (Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, circa 1781, in Hampshire Co., Died. 21

Jul 1868, in Pike Co., IL^^. Occupation: minister.

George married Catherine Rush, circa 1803. in Pickaway Co., OH^^. Born, circa 1789^®, Died.
9 Apr 1873, in Pike Co.,

George was only once, in 1801, on Bourbon County, Kentucky, tax rolls. At that time he was
between sixteen and twenty-one years of age. In that same year he was converted to Christianity at the
Cane Ridge, Kentucky, revival of the Rev. Barton W. Stone. After his removal to Madison and Pickaway
Counties of Ohio about 1805-6. he was active in the first Christian churches. On November 14. 1837.
George Alkire purchased at a federal land sale forty acres located in the SW portion of the SEl/4 of Si 9,
T19N, R5W in Pike County, Illinois.

The children of George and Catherine Rush Alkier were:

vtii.

Wesley J.‘^ Alkire.

Lydia Alkire.

Gideon Alkire. Resided, circa 1855, in Dennison, TX. He married Eizabeth
Hanson, 1839^^

Josiah Alkire. Resided, 1852, in St. Louis, MO. Occupation: Alkire & Co. Grocery.
He married Lydia H. Tomlin. 27 Dec 1864. in Sangamon Co., IL^^.

Mary Alkire. Resided in Hadley Twp., Pike Co., IL.

Barton W. Alkire. Born, 4 Mar 1823^^. Resided in Hadley Twp., Pike Co.. IL.
Occupation: farmer.

Abner Alkire. Born, circa 1824^^. Resided in Hadley Twp., Pike Co.. IL.
Occupation: farmer.

Rebecca Alkire. Born, circa 1827®k Resided in Hadley Twp.. Pike Co., IL.

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Fourth Generation

14. Leonard'^ Alkire^^ (John^, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 24 Dec 1785, in Hampshire Co..

Died, 16 Jan 1877, in Menard Co., IL, near Sweetwater^'^. Buried in Alkire-Engle Cem.. Menard
Co.. IL. Resided; 1823. in Sugar Grove, Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 11 Sep 1850. in Menard Co.. IL: p.
295^®. Census: 20 Aug 1860, Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 914. Census: 5 Aug 1870, in Tallula.
Menard Co., IL; p. lOB. Occupation: farmer; stock dealer

Leonard married Catherine "Katy" Davis, daughter of John Davis and Elizabeth Milam. 4 Oct
1811, in Madison Co., OH^L Marriage(2); 11 Oct ISll^b Marriage{3): 24 Dec 1806, Madison Co.. OH.
Born. 7 May 1792, in Virginia^^ 1 Nov 1872. in Menard Co., IL, near Sweetwater^^^. Buried in

Alkire-Engie Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 11 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 295. Census: 20 Aug
1860, Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL; p. 914. Census; 5 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. lOB.

The following biographical sketch of Leonard Alkire was written in 1874:

Leonard Alkire waa born December
24, 1785, on the south branch of the Potomac
River, in the State of Virginia. When a few
years old he emigrated to Bath County,

Kentucky, where he remained until a man
grown, when he emigrated to Madison County.

Ohio, where at the age of twenty-one, he
married Katharine Davis, who was also a
Virginian. Like nearly all of the early pioneers
of those States, Mr. Alkire was in humble
circumstances, or rather very poor. He and his
young wife, when their fortunes were blended
together, as were their young hearts, were only
able to furnish their rudely constructed cabin,
which was of their own architecture, with a
clap-board table and a few three legged stools,
and a half-bed to sleep on, with a few pewter
plates and a long handled gourd to drink water
out of from the brook. But their determined
spirit and indomitable will led them on to
subdue the wilderness and better their
fortune, which by untiring industry and
economy they were soon enabled to do.

Mr Alkire, a few years after his
marriage, conceived the idea of buying up and
collecting together of his neighbors a herd of
young cattle, and grazing and feeding them to
a fit condition for the Philadelphia market,
which enterprise he successfully engaged in.
making several successful trips, which were
attended with much toil and danger. The Ohio
and other large streams had to be swam. Mr.

Alkire at one time made his return trip
homewai*d at the rate of eighty miles per day
on horseback, carrying the cash which he
received for his drove (principally in silver) in

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his saddle-bags. In swimming the Ohio River, while perched on his hands and feet on top of his saddle,
his sturdy and fleet roadster was stemming the rapid current with great power and speed, when upon
nearing the opposite shore he suddenly went down: but with a terrible struggle for dear life he finally
succeeded in safely landing his precious freight on terra firma, when Mr. Alldre made the discovery that
his saddle-bags (filled with silver) had drifted back by the force of the current, and remained suspended
by the stirrups, the whole weight resting on the hocks of the noble animal and cramping his movements,
thus jeopardizing his life as well as the life and hard-earned treasure of his master.

Mr. Alldre pursued his avocation of farmer and stock-dealer for about fifteen years, when hearing
frequently repeated stories of the marvelous beauty as well as fertility of the Sangamon River country in
Illinois, and not being fully satisfied with his present location, he resolved to see that country for himself.
The whole route lying throu^ a sparsely-settled country, in fact much of it being a complete wilderness,
well mounted on his now famous roadster, his leather saddle-bags containing a small amount of lunch
and a considerable amount of cash, he bid farewell to his family, striking out alone for the new Eldorado,
plodding on over hills and plains, through swamps and prairies, swimming rivers, etc., often passing a
whole day and night wdthout seeing a single human habitation, himself and horse passing the night
fasting, courting repose in some grove or thicket by the wayside, with no living creature near save the
hissing serpent or howling wolf. But the determination of the man was quite equal to the task. He
passed down through the Sangamon River country until opposite to the Sugar Grove, when, hearing that
place favorably spoken of, he turned aside to see for himself. When he entered the Grove on the south
side, in a short time he approached the bluff of the little stream that passes through that grove, and upon
obtaining a favorable view of the surrounding country, he stopped his horse and viewed the landscape
with a critic's eye. When fully comprehended, he shouted out at the top of his voice, "Hurrah for Old
Kentuck! the garden spot of the world!" Crossing the little stream, he soon came to the cabin of Mr James
Meadows, one of the first white men to set up his wigwam in Sugar Grove, who had been located in that
place for three or four years, having once or twice during that time made the round trip to St. Louis and
return in his canoe, in order to obtain the necessary supplies for his family. Mr. Meadows had a few
acres of land under cultivation, having a pre-emption right to the surrounding lands on his improvement.
Mr. Alldre was highly pleased with the surrounding country. He soon struck a bargain with Mi*.
Meadows for his little improvement and claim. He then bought several other little improvements, with
the accompanying claims. He then returned to his family in Ohio, when he sent his young man (Mr.
William Engle) with a team to make a crop for him, and do some other improvement for the comfort of his
family on their arrival at their new home. Meanwhile, Mr. Alldre made an advantageous sale of his farm
in Ohio, and arranged for the removal of his family in the fall, Mr. En^e returning with his team, and
assisting in the removal of the family to their new home in Illinois, which was effected in a large four-
horse wagon and a light two-horse wagon, taking with him several head of well-bred cattle for breeding
purposes, which proved afterward to be of great advantage to the country. Mr. AUdre's arrival at his new
home was in the fall of 1824. On the opening of the public land sales at Springfield, by the United States
Government, Mr. Alldre attended, entering his several purchased claims with considerable other lands,
thus securing an indisputable title to the "garden spot of the world!" Here he continued to put forth his
energy in subduing the wild country before him. fencing, breaking, planting, etc. In the fall of 1828. he
bxiilt himself a comfortable two-story brick house, which was probably the first brick structure in what is
now known as Menard County, which was a great novelty to many young people, who, though nearly
grown, had scarcely ever seen a brick, let alone a brick house.

About this time Mr. Alldre was appointed Road Supervisor by the County Commissioners of
Sangamon County, his district covering a territory which was probably nearly twice as large as Menard
County. He was ordered to open a public road from near the mouth of Salt Creek in Havana on the
niinois River. The most serious difficulty in the way of travel was known as Crane Creek Swamp. Mi’.
Alldre collected together all the able-bodied men for a considerable distance round, and proceeded to that
place with wagons, teams, and provisions, tools, camp equipage, etc., where he set to work making rails
in the nearest forest and hauling them to the swamp: then he would cut a quantity of the tall swamp
grass, which grew in great profusion and luxuriance aU round the borders of the swamp, with which he
spread a thick bed on which to place his rails, to prevent their sinking down out of sight in the soft muck,
which was of such a soft and peculiar character that a man could stand on a square of the bridge, when
finished, and shake one-fourth of an acre of the surrounding surface. After Mr, Alldre would lay down a
few yards of his road-bed with grass and rails, he would then secure the rails from floating away with the
water by placing a heavy pole on each end of them; and then, by driving huge forks of trees down astride
of his poles, would thus secure all in proper position: then he would cover the^rails with a coat of the
grass; with a sort of rudely constructed mud bearer, they covered the whole with a coat of sand to the
depth of several inches. He thus proceeded with section after section, until the whole work was
completed for the distance of near one-fourth of a mile. This road made a safe and easy passage over the
swamp for many years, without repair. This was about the first bridge of any importance that was built
in Mason County, and work of considerable note.

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About tbia time horned cattle had accumulated in this part of the country to an amount beyond
the necessities of the community, when, writing letters to some of his old drover friends in Ohio, and
representing the opportunity as a favorable one for them to embark in, they soon sought him out, and
commenced a trade with the people in this part of the country which proved highly remunerative to all
parties for many succeeding years. Mr. AUare continued in raising and dealing in cattle, making it and
farming his special business, which eventually made him one of the wealthiest men in the County.

Mr. AUdre was liberal to a good degree with his hard earnings, blessing the poor with his
assistance, and patiently awaiting for the payment of the frequent sums of money he was called on to loan
to his poor nei^bors, thus aiding them in securing for themselves a little home; contributing largely to
the cause of religion, inculcating in the minds of his family the worth of honest industry, making the love
of truth and fair dealing, with frugality and economy, the main points in the character of the true man.
As his family grew up to manhood or womanhood, and wished to set up business for themselves, the kind-
hearted father, with a liberal hand, divided out his wealth, both in lands and money, and property of
whatsoever kind, leaving but a mere maintenance in the hands of his sons for himself and his wife.
Eventually, on the 1st of November, 1872, his wife, the companion of his joys and sorrows, departed this
life. Being left alone, he repaired to the house of his eldest son (Milem). where he has a comfortable room
provided, and is now enjoying reasonable health, at the advanced age of eighty-nine years.

As noted in the previous biography, Leonard Alkire was a major land patentee in portions of
Sangamon County which became Menard County in 1839. Leonard came to Sangamon County with
considerable resources and purchased claims from the Meadows. Grant. Wilcox and Blane families.
Below are some of these early land transactions:

DATE

ACREAGE

LOCATION

22 Nov 1824

80 acres

W 1/2 of NW 1/4, S9, T17 (Sugar Grove)

23 Nov 1824

161.92 acres

NW 1/4, S5, T18 (Fancy Prairie)

23 Nov 1824

80 acres

W 1/2 of NW 1/4, S32, T19 (Greenview on Salt
Creek)

23 Nov 1824

80 acres

W 1/2 of SW 1/4, S32, T19 (Greenview)

23 Nov 1824

699.5 acres

S31, T19 (Greenview) AU but 255.43 acres of the
section were deeded to family members.

23 Nov 1824

80 acres

W l/2ofSW 1/4 S, 5. T18

23 Nov 1824

80 acres

E l/2ofNW!/4, S6, T18

23 Nov 1824

322.8 acres
patent

- E 1/2, S6

23 Nov 1824

80 acres

E 1/2, S6

1 Jun 1829

80 acres

W 1/2 of NE 1/4 S34, T20 (Greenview)

12 Aug 1829

160 acres

SW 1/4, S34, T20 (Greenview)

12 Aug 1829

80 acres

E 1/2 of NW 1/4, S34. T20 (Greenview)

1 Junl830

160 acres

NW 1/4, S33, T20 (Greenview)

6 Jun 1830

80 acres

E 1/2, SW 1/4, S27, T20 (Greenview)

8 Jul 1830

80 acres

W 1/2, NW 1/4, S33, T20 (Greenview)

8 Jul 1830

160 acres

SE 1/4, S33, T20 (Greenview)

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Home of Leonard and Catherine Davis Alkire
Menard County, Illinois

The children of Leonard and Catherine Davis Alkire were:

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

i. Melissa "Elizabeth"® Alkire.

ii. Susan Alkire.

iii. Nancy Alkire. Born, 9 Jul 1811, in Madison Co. OH. Died, before Dec 1902. She
married first, Dr. Reuben D. Black, 13 Apr 1830, in Sangamon Co., IL^®.
Occupation: physician. She married second, Benjamin Sidney Funk.

viii. Amanda Wanda "Mandy" Alkire.

ii. Mdem Alkire.

iii. Lydia Alkire.

vii. infant Alkire. Died, 12 Mar 1824. Buried in Alkire-Engle Cem., Menard Co.. IL.

iv. David Arthur. Alkire.

V. Leonard Alkire, Jr.,
vi. John Davis Alkire.

15. Silas^ Alkire (John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 20 Sep 1788, in Hampshire Co., VA^^.
Died, 4 Sep 1859, in Vermillion Co., IL^^.

Silas married Rebecca Davis, 28 Jun 1808. in Ross Co., OH. Died. 8 Jun 1845. in Ohio.

Silas and Rebecca Davis Alkire had the following children;

i. Martha® Alkire. Died in childhood.

ii. Margaret Alkire. She married Mr. Pritchett.

iii. Susannah Alkire. She married Mr. Brit.

iv. Sarah Alkire. She married Mr. Clifton.

v. Jared Alkire.

vi. Rebecca Alkire. She married Mr. Walker.

vii. Tabitha Alkire. Unwed.

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16. John Nave'* Alkire (John^, Harmonas^, Harmonas*).*® Born. 19 Apr 1796. in Kentucky*®.
Died. 19 Aug 1877. in Menard Co., IL**. Buried in Sugar Grove Gem.. Menard Co.. IL. Census: 14 Sep
1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 301. Census: 5 Aug 1860, in Tallula. Menard Co., IL: p, lOB. Census: 28
Aug 1870, near TaUula, Menard Co., IL; p. 14B. Occupation: farmer.

John married, first, Jane EUzabeth Henderson, 21 Jun 1821, in Pickaway Co., OH*®. Died. 18
Mar 1848**. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem., Menard Co., IL. John married, second, EUender "Ellen"
Swank, 9 Jan 1856, in Sangamon Co., IL*®. Born. 20 Aug 1808. in Kentucky"*®. Died. 8 Feb 1880. in
Menard Co.. IL*®. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 5 Aug 1860, in TaUula,
Menard Co., IL; p. lOB. Census: 28 Aug 1870, near Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 12.

John Nave Alkire purchased 120 acres from his brother, Leonard, in section 31 of township 19
in Sangamon County, lUinois.

The children of John and Jane Henderson AUdre were:

32

33

34

35

36

i. Hiram® Alkire. Born, 1823, in Madison Co., OH. Died. 10 Mar 1851. in
Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Census; 14 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 301.

ii. David Henderson® Alkire.

ui. Lucinda Alkire. Born, 1825, in Sangamon Co., IL. Died, 29 Sep 1876. She married
John D. Brown, 19 Dec 1841, in Menard Co., IL..

iv. Louisa Alkire.

V. Riley Alkire.

vi. John H. Alkire.

vii. EmUy Alkire. Born, 10 Apr 1833, in Sangamon Co.. IL. Died, 13 Nov 1871, in
Menard Co„ IL. Census: 14 Sep 1850, in Menard Co.. IL; p. 301. Census: 14 Aug
1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 903, with her sister, Louisa Gibbs. Unwed.

viii. Silas Alkire.

ix. George "Washington" Alkire. Born, 1836, in Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 14 Sep
1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 301. Census: 7 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co..
IL; p. 890 with brother, SUas. Occupation: farm laborer.

X. Elizabeth Alkire. Born, 24 Feb. 1837, in Sangamon Co.. IL. Died. 27 Jul 1890. in
Menard Co., IL Census: 14 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL: p. 301. Census: 7 Aug
1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 890 with her brother. Silas.

xi. Mary Jane Alkire. Born, 1840, in Menard Co., IL. Died. 1903. She married John
Smedley, 21 Feb 1867, in Menard Co., IL. Census; 14 Sep 1850, in Menard Co..
IL; p. 301. Census: 7 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL: p. 891, with her
brother, John H. Alkire.

17. William Nave* Alkire (John®, Harmonas®, Harmonas*). Born. 6 Jan 1802, in Bath Co.. KY*®.
Birth(2): 11 Jan 1802*^. Died. 28 Jun 1885, in Greenview. Menard Co., IL*®. Burial in Sugar Grove
Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 14 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL: p. 301. Census: 8 Aug 1870. near
Greenview, Menard Co., IL; p. 60B. Census: 15 Jun 1880, Greenview Village. Menard Co., IL; ED 132
SH16. Occupation: farmer.

William married, first, Elizabeth Denton, daughter of Robert Denton and Ruth Claypool. 3
Oct 1820, in Madison Co., OH*®. Born, 3 Jun 1799. Died, 18 Apr 1855, m Menard Co., IL*®. Buried in
Sugar Grove Cem., Menard Co.. IL. Census: 14 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 301.

William married, second. Margaret Powell. 21 Oct 1855, in Menard Co., IL*®. Born, circa
1800*®. Died. 17 Aug 1858, in Menard Co., IL*®. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem.. Menard Co., IL.

WiUiam married, third, Mrs. Jemima Whitton Crial. 18 May 1859, in Menard Co., IL*®. Born,
circa 1821, in Illinois Census: 8 Aug 1870, near Greenview, Menard Co., IL: p. BOB. Census; 15 Jun
1880. Greenview Village, Menard Co., IL: ED132 SH16.

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The children of William and Elizabeth Denton Alkire were:

i. James D. Alkire. Born. 31 Jul 1821, in Ohio. Died. 2 Nov 1889, in Keokuk Co..
lA. He married first, Elvira Meeker, 7 Aug 1842. He married second. Mrs. Mary
Scott, 26 Oct 1864. He married third, Ruth.

ii. John D. Alkire. John married first, Sarah Nance, 3 Mar 1851, in Menard Co., IL.

iii. Isaac D. Alkire. Born, 2 Dec 1826, near Petersburg, IL. He married Louisa
Elmore. 31 Mar 1850, Menard Co., IL. He moved to Durand. WI in 1861.

iv. Rhoda Alkire. She married Mr. Watts.

V. Lydia J. Alkire. She married Mr. Meeker.

vi. Elizabeth^ Alkire. Born, circa 1836, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 14 Sep 1850. in
Menard Co., IL; p. 301. She married Levi Wilcox.

vii. Wilham D. Alkire. Born, circa 1838, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 14 Sep 1850. in
Menard Co., IL: p. 301. Military service in the Civil War.

viii. Tirzah. Malina Alkire. Born, circa 1839, in Menard Co.. IL. Died. 14 Aug 1918.
in Albia, Monroe Co., lA. Buried, Mt. Pleasant Cem. Census: 14 Sep 1850. in
Menard Co.. IL; p. 301. She married Tidence Willis Lane, 12 May 1859. in
Havana, Mason Co., IL.

The children of William and Jemima Whitton Alkire were:

ix. Newton Goff® Alkire. Born, circa 1860, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 8 Aug 1870,
near Greenview, Menard Co., IL; p. 60B.

X. Mary S. Alkire. Born, 15 Jul 1862. Died, 2 Nov 1863. Buried in Sugar Grove
Cem., Menard Co., IL.

xi. Leonard Goff Alkire. Born, circa 1868, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 8 Aug 1870,
near Greenview, Menard Co., IL; p. 608. Resided: 1942, Los Angeles, Los Angeles
Co., CA. He had five children.

18. Mary Madaline^ Alkire (John^, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 1803, in Kentucky^®. Died. 18
Apr 1874, in Irish Grove, Menard Co., IL'^®. Death(2): 15 Apr 1874®°. Buried in Blane Graveyard.
Menard Co.. IL. Census: 17 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 303. Census: 30 Jul 1860. in Sweetwater.
Menard Co., IL; p. 872. Census: 24 Aug 1870, in TaUula, Menard Co., IL; p. 73, with her youngest son,
William.

Mary married George Blane, 28 Dec 1826. in Sangamon Co.. IL®L Born. 1799, in County
Down. Ireland®^. Died, 10 or 18 Jan 1864, in Irish Grove, Menard Co., IL®®. Buried in Blane
Graveyard. Resided: 1819, in Sugar Grove, Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 17 Sep 1850. in Menard Co., IL:
p. 303. Census: 30 Jul 1860, in Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL: p. 872. Occupation: farmer.

The Past and Present of Menard County, Illinois, pages 506-7. provided the following
biographical information:

...The family is of Irish Lmeage and the father [George Blane], who was born in County Down,
Ireland, came to America in 1818, locating at what is now known as Irish Grove. He and other men of his
nationality on settling in Menai’d county worked in the woods and thus the grove obtained its name.
From the government George Blane entered the land which now constitutes the farm upon which his son
John P. Blane resides. He prospered in his agricultural pursuits and the boundaries of his home place
were extended until they surrounded six hundred and forty acres of rich land. At one time he owned
altogether twelve hundred acres'* and was justly accounted one of the representative and successful
agriculturists of his community. He carried forward his farm work along progressive lines and
transformed the wild prairie into productive tracts which annually returned to him golden harvests. He
also found opportunity to aid in the promotion of public interests and he served as justice of the peace for
many years, his decisions being characterized by the utmost fairness and impartiality. He died upon the

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old homestead farm Jajiuary 10, 1864, at the age of sixty-five years and his loss was deeply regretted
throughout the entire community, because of the important and helpful part which he had played in
business and public life.

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George Blane and Mary Madaiine Alkire

The children of George and Mary Alkire Biane were;

V.

vi.

vii.

viii.
ix.

X.

Arminda Jane® Blane.

Mandy Ann Blane. Born, 7 Jun 1834, in Sangamon Co., IL. Died. 28 Aug 1834, in
Sangamon Co., IL. Death(2): 29 Aug 1834. Buried in Blane Graveyard, Menard
Co., IL.

Edward Lewis Blane. Born. 27 Oct 1829, in Sangamon Co. IL. Census: 17 Sep
1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 303.

Maria Ann Blane. Born, 12 May 1832, in Sangamon Co. IL. Died, before 1905.
Census; 17 Sep 1850. in Menard Co., IL: p. 303. She married Jilson Payne. 27
Mar 1853, in Menard Co., IL.

Manda Ann Blane. Born. 7 Jun 1834, in Sangamon Co., IL. Died, 28 Aug. 1834.
Mary Moore Blane. Born, 7 Jun 1834, in Sangamon Co.. IL. Died. 29 Aug 1834. in
Sangamon Co., IL.

George Washington Blane.

Abner Peeler Blane.

Samuel Harrison Blane.

Mary Ellen Blane. Born. 5 Oct 1841, in Menard Co. IL. Resided, 1905. in Blunt.
Hughes Co., SD. Census: 17 Sep 1850. in Menard Co.. IL; p. 303. Census: 30 Jul
1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 872. She married first. Sandy 0. Graham.
9 Nov 1865, in Menard Co.. IL. She married second, James H. Huffinan.

Melissa Hale Blane®®. Born. 5 Oct 1841. in Menard Co.. IL. Census: 17 Sep 1850.
in Menard,Co.. IL; p. 303.Census: 30 Jul 1860. in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p.
872. Resided 1905. in Menard Co.. IL. She married Harry Lincoln Graham. 9
Nov 1865. in Menard Co.. IL
John Powell Blane.

William Francis Blane.

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165

19. George Alkire (John^ Alkier^*^, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 1808, in Kentucky^®. Died.
27 Feb 1889, in Lane Co., OR^L

George married Julia A. "Jaily" Grant, 28 Feb 1830, in Sangamon Co., IL^®.

The children of George and Julia Grant Alkire were:

i. John D.® Alkire.

ii. Susannah Alkire.

iii. Barton W. Alkire.

iv. Catherine Alkire. She married first, Mr. Hardesty. She married second. Mr.

Hastings.

V. WOliam E. Alkire.

vi. Henry Alkire.

vii. George S. Alkire.
vm.Isaac Alkire.

ix. Robert C. Alkire.

X. Ella Alkire. She married Mr. Gilbreth.

20. Michael Harness^ Alkire (Adam^. Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 20 Aug 1792, in Bourbon
Co., KYi9. Died, 27 Dec 1846, in Pickaway Co., ORis.

Michael married Mary "Polly" Barton, 18 Dec 1814^®. Born, circa 1793, in Virginia.

Michael and Polly Barton had a daughter:

i. Margaret® Alkire. Born, 20 Jun 1829®®. Died, 23 Nov 1873®®.

21. Harmonas*^ Alkire (Adam®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Birth, 1804. in Bourbon Co., KY^®. Died.
21 Sep 1896, in Sangamon Co., IL'-®. Buried in Brittin Cem., Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL.
Resided: 1832, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 16 Nov 1860, Sangamon Co., IL; p.
254B. Census: 31 Sep 1860, Wiliiamsvilie, Sangamon Co., IL; p. 753.

Harmonas married Martha Matilda McLemore. 31 Dec 1829, in Sangamon Co.. IL^®. Born. 10
Jul 1810. Died, 1876. Buried in Brittin Cem., Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL.

Harmonas Alkire held property in sections 26, 27. and 34, three miles west of Sherman in Fancy
Creek Township of Sangamon County, Illinois, where he settled in 1832.

The children of Harmonas and Martha McLemon Alkire were:

i.

Mary Ann® Alkire. Born, circa 1830, in Lafayette, Teppecanoe Co, IN. Census: 16
Nov 1850, Sangamon Co., IL; p. 254B. Census; 31 Sep 1860, Wiliiamsvilie,
Sangamon Co., IL. Unwed.

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ii.

James Alkire.

44

id.

Margaret F. Alkire.

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iv.

Caroline M. Alkire.

46

V.

Wdliam W. Alkire.

vi.

Paul Alkire. Born, circa 1841, in Sangamon Co., IL. Census; 16 Nov 1850,
Sangamon Co., IL; p. 254B. Census: 31 Sep 1860, Wiliiamsvilie, Sangamon Co.. IL.
Traveling preacher for the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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vii.

Albert H. Alkire.

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viii. Pricscilla E. Alkire. Born, circa 1845. in Sangamon Co.. IL. Census: 16 Nov 1850,
Sangamon Co., IL; p. 254B. Census: 31 Sep 1860, Williamsville. Sangamon Co.. IL.
Resided near Taylorville, Christian Co., IL. Priscilla married George W. Neir.

ix. Martha Alkire. Born, circa 1848, in Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 16 Nov 1850,
Sangamon Co., IL; p. 254B. Census: 31 Sep 1860, Williamsville. Sangamon Co., IL.
Martha married Edward J. Myers.

X. Leander Alkire. Born, 5 Jun 1854, in Sangamon Co.. IL. Census: 16 Nov 1850.

Sangamon Co., IL; p. 254B. Died, 5 Jun 1871. Buried in Brittin Gem., Fancy Creek
Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 31 Sep 1860, Williamsville, Sangamon Co.. IL.

22. Andrew Alkire*^ Trumbo (Deborah^, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 13 Sep 1799, in
Montgomery Co., KY. Died, 11 Aug 1871, in Franklin Co., KY.

Andrew married Eliza Triplett in Bath Co., KY. Born, 18 Feb 1804, in Montgomery Co.. KY.
Died. 17 Aug 1874, in Franklin Co., KY.

Andrew and Eliza Triplett Trumbo had a son:

48 i. John® Trumbo.

23. Jonathan^ Alkire (Harmonas®, Harmonas^. Harmonas^). Born. 16 Feb 1816^^. Died, 20 Apr
1901, in Beulah, IL®k

Jonathan married Emily Reed, 20 Feb 1840®^. They had a son:

49 i. Caleb Samuel® Alkire.

Fifth Generation

24. Melissa "Elizabeth"® Alkire (Leonard‘S, John^. Harmonas^, Harmonas^).*^® Born, 28 Apr 1808.
in Ohio®'^. Died, 31 Mar 1900, in Menard Co., IL^^ Buried in Alkire-Engle Cem., Menard Co.. IL.
Census: 14 Jul 1850, in Menard Co.. IL; p. 300. Census: 7 Aug 1860. in Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL: p.
889. Census: 28 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co.. IL; p. 14, with her son. John. Census: 21 Jun 1900,
Sweetwater, Greenview Pet., Menard Co.. IL; ED 131 SH21, with her son. John.

Elizabeth married William Engle, 1 Feb 1825, in Sangamon Co., IL^®. Born. 15 Apr 1801®^.
Died. Mar 1870. in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL*^^. Buried in Alkire-Engle Cem., Menard Co..
IL. Census; 14 Jul 1850. in Menard Co.. IL: p. 300. Census: 7 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater. Menard Co.,
IL; p. 889. Occupation: merchant.

The marriage of Melissa Elizabeth Alkire and William Engle was the third to take place on the
east side of the Sangamon River, Harry Riggin, J. P.. officiating. From Leonard Alkire, his father-in-
law, William Engle purchased 140 1/2 acres in section 31 of township 19. and 85 acres in section 32. He
opened the first store in Sugar Grove Precinct on his farm. When the village of Sweetwater was laid
out, he moved the store to the town and became its first postmaster.

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167

The children of William and Melissa Elizabeth Alkire Engle were:

i.

male® Engle. Born, 11 Jul 1825. in Sangamon Co.. IL®®. Died. 1 Sep 1825. in
Sangamon Co., IL. Buried in Alkire-Engle Cem., Menard Co., IL.

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ii.

John T. Engle.

iti.

Leonard A. Engle. Born. 1828. in Sangamon Co., IL. Died, 1896. Census: 14 Jul
1850, in Menard Co., IL: p. 300. Census: 7 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater. Menard Co.,
IL; p. 889. Occupation: physician. He married Catherine "Kate" Whipp. Born,
circa 1842, in IL.

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iv..

Catherine Ann "Minnie" Engle,

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V.

William S. Engle.

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vi.

Milem Michael Engle.

vii.

James H. Engle. Born, 20 May 1835, in Sangamon Co., IL®®. Died. 28 Jun 1837.
in Sangamon Co., IL'^^. Buried in Alkire-Engle Cem., Menard Co., IL.

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viii.

Abner P. Engle.

ix.

Isaac Engle. Born. 25 Aug 1840, in Menard Co., IL®^. Died. 6 Apr 1845, in
Menard Co., IL. Buried in Alkire-Engle Cem., Menard Co., IL.

X.

Martin Alonzo Engle. Born, 7 Sep 1843. in Menard Co.. IL®^. Died, 12 Aug 1849.
in Menard Co., IL*^*^. Buried in Alkire-Engle Cem., Menard Co., IL.

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xi.

Elizabeth Engle.

xil.

Harriet I. Engle. Born, 1850, in Menard Co., IL. Census; 7 Aug 1860, in
Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 889. She married John Haskill, 5 Mar 1867. in
Menard Co., IL.

25. Susan® Alkire (Leonard^, John^, Harmonas^, Harmonas^).
Born. 2 Mar 1810^^, in Ohio. Died, 25 Jul 1898^^, in Sweetwater,
Menard Co., IL. Buried in Alkire-Engle Cem., Menard Co., IL.

Susan married Hugh D. Hughes, son of the Rev. James
Hughes. 1 Apr 1830^^ in Sangamon Co., IL. Born, 31 Dec 1812,
in Louisville. KY. Died 27 Jul 1862, in Sweetwater. Menard Co.,
IL. Buried in Alkire-Engle Cem., Menard Co., IL.

The children®® of Hugh D. and Susan Alkire Hughes were:

i. Lucinda® Hughes.

ii. Louisa Hughes. Born. 11 Feb 1831.

iii. Emily Hughes. Born, 21 Sep 1833. Died, 16
Sep 1836.

iv. John Hughes. Born. 5 Dec 1836. Died. 10
Aug 1841.

V. Arminda Hughes. Born. 5 Dec 1836. Died. 20
Oct 1838.

vi. Mary Catherine Hughes. Born. 11 Mar 1841.

Born (2), 14 Mar 1841, Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died, 9 Jan 1933. 305 N.
Williams. Farmer City, DeWitt Co., IL. She married John T. Lukins.

vii. James Leonard Hughes. Born. 27 Jan 1847.

26. Amanda Wanda "Mandy"® Alkire (Leonard‘S. John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^).^® Born, 19 May
1815. in Madison Co., OH®'^. Died, 22 Jun 1895, in Vernondale, Los Angeles Co., CA. Buried, Pomona
Valley Memorial Park. Census; 10 Sep 1850, Menard Co., IL; p. 295. Census; 20 Aug 1860. in
Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 914.

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Amanda married William "Wesley" Whipp, son of Adam Whipp and Mary "PoUy" Turner. 20
Jun 1833, in Sangamon Co., Born, 5 Jun 1811^'^, Jessamine Co., KY. Died. 21 Dec 1847, in
Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL^ of measles and pneumonia. Buried, in Alkire-Engle Cem.. Menard Co..
IL. Occupation: stock raiser, Menard County justice of the peace.

Amanda married second, her farm foreman, Andrew Jackson Olds. 29 Aug 1854, in Menard
Co., Born, 29 Aug 1833®'^. Died, 26 Jan 1909®'^, in Pomona, CA, aged 75 years, 4 months. 26 days.
Buried, 27 Jan 1909, Pomona Valley Memorial Park. Census: 20 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater. Menard
Co., IL; p. 914. After Amanda's death, Andrew Jackson Olds married Clarissa Zader. 20 Jan 1898®^.
She was born, 7 Nov 1829 and died, 26 May 1910.

Wesley Whipp purchased 75.9 acres in S31, T19 from Leonard Alkire, his wife's father, before
1835 when he paid tax on the property. Amanda Whipp was a pipe smoker which she said was "for her
asthma and that the smoke strengthened her eyes."

The children of Wesley and Amanda Alkire Whipp were:

i. Melissa Ann® Whipp. Born, 15 Oct. 1833, in

Sweetwater, Sangamon Co., IL®"^. Died, 1 Oct
1895, in Menard Co., Buried, Rose Hills

Cem., Petersburg, Menard Co., IL. Census: 10
Sep 1850, Menard Co., IL; p. 295. She married
Homer Stewart, 10 Jun 1852. Died, 8 Nov
1909.

ii. Jane "Jennie" Whipp.

iii. Edward® Whipp. Born, 25 Jun 1836, in

Sweetwater, Menard Co., . Died, 2 Oct 1841,
in Menard Co., Buried in Alkire-Engle

Cem., Menard Co., IL.

V. Elizabeth Whipp.

V. Benjamin "Franklin" Whipp.

vi. Lydia A. "Catherine" Whipp. Born, 17 Jan 1843,
in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL"^®. Died. 16 Dec
1865, in Menard Co., IL^®. Death(2): 16 Dec
1868^®. Buried in Alkire-Engle Cemetery.

Census: 10 Sep 1850, Menard Co., IL; p. 295.

Census: 20 Aug 1860. in Sweetwater, Menard Co.,

IL; p. 914.

vii. Leonard Adam Whipp.

viii. John Wesley "Jack" Whipp.

ix. Starling "David" Whipp. Born, 20 Jan 1848, in Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL®"^.
Died, 21 Aug 1923, in California®’^. Census; 10 Sep 1850, Menard Co.. IL: p. 295.
Census: 20 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 914. Census: 26 Aug
1870, in Tailuia. Menard Co., IL; p. 12B. Resided: Redondo Beach, Los Angeles Co..
CA.

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Melissa Ann Whipp

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The children of Andrew and Amanda Alkire Olds were;

X. Mary Amanda Olds. Born, 25 May 1855®’^, in Menard Co., IL. Died. 18 Oct
1857®”^. in Menard Co., IL. Buried: Alkire-Engle Cem., Sweetwater. Menard Co..
IL.

xi. Milem Albert Olds. Born, 26 Jun 1856®^. in Menard Co., IL. Died. 15 Sep 1856®^.
in Menard Co.. IL. Buried: Alkire Engle Cem.. Sweetwater Menard Co.. IL.
xii. WiUiam Henry Olds. Born, 5 Dec 1857®’^, in Menard Co., IL. Died, 18 Sep 1859®^.
in Menard Co., IL. Buried: Alkire Engle Cem., Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL.

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169

xiii. Andrew Francis Olds. Born. April 21 1859^^. in Menard Co.. IL. Died. 14 Dec
1860®'^, in Menard Co., IL. Buried: Alkire-Engle Cem.. Sweetwater. Menard Co..
IL. Census: 20 Aug 1860. in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 914.

61 ix. Charles Daniel Olds, Born, 12 Apr 1861®^, in Menard Co., IL.

27. Milem® Alkire (Leonard‘S. John^, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born. 10 Sep 1818. in Madison Co..
OH^®. Died, 10 Apr 1896, in Menard Co., IL^®. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census:
10 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 295. Census: 20 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL; p. 914.
Census: 5 Aug 1870, Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. lOB. Census: 14 Jun 1880, Sugar Grove Precinct.
Menard Co., IL; ED135 SH12. Occupation; farmer, associate judge, county commissioner, banker.

Milem married Elizabeth Jane Barnes, daughter of John and Mary Barnes. 21 Dec 1843, in
Menard Co., IL®^. Born, 20 Apr 1823, in Kentucky^®. Died. 28
Feb 1891, in Menard Co., IL^®. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem.,
Menard Co., IL. Census: 10 Sep 1850. in Menard Co.. IL: p.295.
Census: 20 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL: p. 914.
Census: 5 Aug 1870, Tallula. Menard Co., IL; p. lOB. Census: 14
Jun 1880, Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED135 SH12.

Milem resided by June 23, 1835, in SWl/4, S4, T18N.
R5W, Menard County, Illinois. The History of Menard County,
Ulinois, page 737. provided the following biographical
information:

MILEM ALKIRE, farmer and stock-raiser.. .Our subject. ..had
always had a great fondness for books, and spent all his leisure
time in study; the schools of that day afforded but poor
advantages, but young AUdre persevered and succeeded in
obtaining a good education; at 21, he began life on his own
account: he has always been engaged in agriculture and stock-
raising and has been very successful in all his undertakings.

...Mr. Alkire has held the offices of Associate Judge of
Menard County and County Commissioner: owns 750 acres of
well-improved land: he is a Democrat, although quite Hberal in
his views.

MILEM ALKIRE

The children of Milem and Eliza Barnes Alkire were:

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i. Louisa A.® Alkire. Born. 14 Nov 1844. in Sugar Grove Precinct. Menard Co.. IL®‘^.
Birth(2): 11 Nov 1844®®. Died, 5 Sep 1845, in Sugar Grove Precinct. Menard Co..
IL'^®. Burial in Sugar Grove Cem., Menard Co.. IL.

ii. Leonard M. Alkire. Born. 28 Aug 1846, in Sugar Grove Precinct. Menard Co..
IL®®. Died, 21 Jan 1858. in Menard Co., IL^®. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem.,
Menard Co.. IL.

iii. Elizabeth Catherine "Katie" Alkire.

iv. Mary A. Alkire. Born. 22 Jan 1851. in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL®®.
Died, 24 Mar 1855, in Menard Co., IL^®. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem.. Menard Co..
IL.

V. Franklin Vincent Alkire.

vi. John B. Alkire. Born. 30 Oct 1855, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co.. IL®".
Census; 20 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 914. Census: 5 Aug 1870,
Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. lOB.

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Thomas John. Alkire.

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Alvin "David" Alkire.

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ix.

Milem "Clark" Alkire

28. Lydia Alkire (Leonard^, John^, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 26 Apr 1821*'^, in Ohio. Died.
25 Mar 1908^^, in Menard Co.. IL*^.

Lydia married Starling S. Turner, Jr., 24 Dec 1835^^, in Sangamon Co., IL. Born, 9 Nov 1815.
Starling was a cousin of Wesley Whipp.

Starling and Lydia Alkire Turner had a daughter:

i. Mary Eva Turner. Born, 6 Oct 1855^^.

29. David Arthur® Alkire, (Leonard^, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^).'^'^ Born. 5 Aug 1825. in
Sweetwater, Sangamon Co., IL®^. Died. 3 Dec 1902, in Barnard, Nodaway Co., MO. Census: 10 Sep
1950, in Menard Co., IL; p. 295. Census: 17 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 912. Census:
5 Aug 1870, TaUula, Menard Co., IL; p. 7. Occupation: farmer, teacher, sheep raiser.

David married first, Ann Eldridge, daughter of Henry
Eldridge, 15 Oct 1850, in Menard Co., IL^®. Born, 1832. Died, 11

Apr 1867. Buried, Alkire-Engle
Cem., 17 Aug 1860. in
Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p.
912.

David married second,
Mary Catherine West., 13 Oct
1868, in Menard Co., IL. Born,
26 Jan 1841, in Menard Co., IL.
Died. 19 Jul 1910, in Maryville,
Nodaway Co., MO. Census: 5
Aug 1870, TaUuIa, Menard Co.,
IL; p. 7.

Ann Eldridge Alkire

David A. & Ann West Alkire

From the History of Nodaway County, Missouri, came the following:

DAVID A. ALKIRE

farmer and wool grower, section 29, owns 806 acres of land. He was born in Menard County. Illinois.
August 5. 1825, and was raised a farmer, receiving a good education. He taught school, and has been
engaged in merchandising, dealing in stock, and later years he has been engaged in farming and making
specialty of wool growing and raising fine wool sheep. In 1876 he came to this county, bought his large
farm, and has added many very valuable improvements. His flock of sheep has numbered as high as
1,500. He has reduced his flock now to 600, by starting his sons in the wool business. He is one of the
most progressive farms in the county.

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The children of David and Ann Eldridge Alkire were:

ii.

Charles Clifford® Alkire. Born, 29 Jun 1852, in Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL.
Baptized, 26 Jan 1879, in Antioch Christian Church, Sangamon Co. IL. Died.
April 17, 1882, in Nodaway Co., MO, when killed by a tramp. Buried: Bethany
Christian Church Cem, Hughes Twp., Nodaway Co., MO. Census: 17 Aug 1860. in
Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 912. Census: 5 Aug 1870, Tallula. Menard Co.. IL:
p. 7. He married Flora J. Council, daughter of George W. Council and Oliva
Miller, 31 Dec 1874, in Menard Co., IL.

Benjamin Arthur Alkire. Born, 10 Jan 1854, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL.
Died, 21 Apr 1925, in Maryville, Nodaway Co., MO. Census: 17 Aug 1860. in
Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 912. Census: 5 Aug 1870, Tallula, Menard Co., IL;
p. 7. He married Emma Almeda Robinson, 5 Dec 1875, in Barnard, Nodaway Co.,
MO.

iii. Chauncey Herbert Alkire; Born, 22 Sep
1856, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died, 5
May 1915, in Hagen, ND. Census; 17 Aug
1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 912.
Census: 5 Aug 1870, Tallula, Menard Co., IL;
p. 7. He married Elizabeth Caroline "Lida"
Keene, daughter of Thomas Keene and
Martha Warner, 24 Aug 1875, in
Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. They had ten
children and resided in Nodoway Co. MO.

Charles and Chauncey Alkire

iv. Lydia A. Alkire. Born. 4 Jan 1858. in Menard Co., IL. Died. 9 Apr 1907, in
Barnard, Nodaway Co.. MO. Buried: Bethany Christian Church Cem, Hughes
Twp., Nodaway Co., MO. Census: 17 Aug 1860. in Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL; p.
912. Census: 5 Aug 1870, TaUula. Menard Co., IL; p. 7. She married Elijah Henry
"Uncle Dick" Goff. 30 Apr 1876. in Menard Co., IL. Born. 1853. Died. 1926.

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V. William David Alkire. Born. 8 Mar 1860, in Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL. Died, 15
Mar 1916, in Pomona. Los Angeles Co., CA. Buried, 16 Mar 1916. in Pomona
Valley Memorial Park. Census: 17 Aug 1860. in Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL: p.
912. Census: 5 Aug 1870, Taliula, Menard Co., IL: p. 7. He married Matta W.
"Mary" Thompkins, 1885, in Maryville, Nodaway Co.. MO. Occupation: farmer,
sales, grocer. No issue.

The obituary of W. D. ADdre appeared in the Pomona. YE CHRONICLE, March
17. 1916:

DEATH CALLS HONORED
MEMBER OF BOARD
OF EDUCATION

The people of the community were shocked and saddened Wednesday at the
death of W. D. Alkire. respected citizen, well-known business man. and member of
the board of education of Pomona. Mr. Alkire passed away at his place of business,
149 South Garey avenue, about 7:50 Wednesday morning as a result of leakage of the
heart.

...William D. Alkire was born in Sweetwater. Illinois. March 8. 1860. As a young
man he was employed as a traveling salesman for a grocery firm. In 1885 he was
married to Miss Mata Thompkins of Maryville. Missouri. For four years thereafter he
was engaged in farming and then later he purchased and conducted a clothing
business in Maryville. During his residence in that place he was superintendent of
the Sunday school of the Christian church. Largely thru his earnest devotion the
school was built up until it was the largest in any Christian church in Northern
Missouri. In 1896 he was a delegate to the famous Democratic convention which
nominated Mr. Bryan.

Ten years ago Mr. Alkire came to Pomona. He bought an interest in the old
Pomona Department Store, in which he also clerked. Later he was employed in the
De Arman Department Store. For the past two years he has been in the grocery
business with Willis Taylor.

Mr. Alkire was elected to the Pomona board of education a year ago. He served
as chairman of the insurance committee and as a very active member of the bxiildings

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and grounds committee. He was especially helpful in plans for the beautification of
scho^ grounds and the repair of buildings.

Mr. AUdre was a member of the First Christian church and of the church boai-d.
He was also affiliated with the Pomona Masonic lodge.

A man of genial disposition, Mr. AUdre was always beloved by the children of
the neighborhood in which he lived. He was a sincere Christian gentleman, ever
willing to give of his time in the service of others.

He is survived by the widow; a cousin, B. F. Whipp of this city; five brothers,
four in Missouri and one in Oakland; and four sisters, all in Missouri.

vi. Timothy L. Alkire. bom, 23 Feb 1862, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died, 7
Sep 1932, in Nodaway Co., MO. Census: 5 Aug 1870, Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p.
7. He married first, Caroline "Caddie" Davis. He married second, Linda Ellen
"Linnie" McBride.

vii. Mary Catherine "Kate" Alkire. Born, 18 Jul 1864, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL.
Died, 1928, in Nodaway Co., MO. Census: 5 Aug 1870, Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p.
7. She married James Madison Thrasher, circa 1882. Born, 1858. Died, 1931.

The children of David and Mary West Alkire were:

viii. Caroline Lulu "Callie"^ Alkire. Born, 14 Sep 1869, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL.
Died, 1946, in Nodaway Co., MO. Buried: Bethany Christian Church Cem, Hughes
Twp., Nodaway Co., MO. Census: 5 Aug 1870. Tallula, Menard Co., IL: p. 7. She
married Walter Howard Campbell. Born, 1861. Died, 1914.

67 ix. Nancy Jane® "Nannie" Alkire.

X. John W. Alkire. Born, 3 Aug 1872, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Resided:
Oregon, Eureka, CA, and Seattle, WA

xi. Milem Henry Alkire. Born, 20 Sep 1873, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died,
1934. He married Gertrude Norman.

xii. Lillie Dale Alkire. Born, 5 Jun 1876, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died, 2 Jun
1945, in MaryviUe, Nodaway Co., MO. Buried: Bethany Christian Church Cem,
Hughes Twp.. Nodaway Co., MO. She married, William Miles Snyder, 25 Nov
1900. She married William Miles Snyder.

xiii. EHzabeth "Lizzie" Alkire. Born, 23 Oct 1878, in Nodaway Co., MO. Died. 3 Jun
1891, in Nodaway Co., MO. Buried: Bethany Christian Church Cem. Hughes Twp.,
Nodaway Co., MO.

30. Leonard® Alkire, Jr. (Leonard^, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^).*^® Born, 17 Oct 1830. in
Sangamon Co., IL®'^. Died, 18 May 1884, in Denver, Arapahoe Co., CO. Census; 10 Sep 1850. m
Menard Co., IL; p. 295. Census: 3 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL; p. 888. Census: 28 Aug
1870. in Tallula, Menard Co., IL, p. 14. Occupation; dry goods merchant, farmer, sheep rancher.

Leonard married Mary Ann "Polly" Bracken, daughter of Walter D. Bracken and Elizabeth
Wright, 6 Nov 1851, in Menard Co. IL. Born, 18 Mar 1833, in Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL. Died. 23
Oct 1915, in Denver. Denver Co., CO. Census: 3 Aug 1860. in Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL: p. 888.
Census: 28 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL, p. 14.

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Alkire Mercantile Store
Sweetwater, Menard County, Illinois

Leonard Alkire, Jr.

The children of Leonard and Mary Ann Bracken Alkire were:

i. Edwin Ruthven® Alkire. Born, 11 Feb 1853, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died.
2 Feb 1859, in Menard Co., IL.

ii. William Albert® Alkire. Born, 28 Oct 1854, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL®®.
Died, 18 Jan 1859, in Menard Co.. IL'^. Buried in Alkire-Engle Cem., Menard Co.,
IL.

iii. Minnie Mae Alkire. Born, 1857, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died. 1907.
Census: 3 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 888. Census: 28 Aug 1870,
in Tallula, Menard Co., IL, p. 14. She married Nelson Grimsly.

iv. Melissa Annie Alkire. Born, 1859, in Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL. Died, 1916. She
married P. C. Horn. Census: 3 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL: p. 888.
Census: 28 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL, p. 14. Resided: Ocean Park, CA.

V. Walter "Paul" Alkire. Born, 6 Oct 1861"^®. Died, 8 Aug 1863. in Sweetwater,
Menard Co., IL*^^. Buried in Alkire-Engle Cem., Menard Co., IL.

vi. John Leonard Alkire. Born. Jan 1864. in Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL. Died. 11
Jan 1926, in Denver, Denver Co.. CO. Census: 28 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard
Co., IL, p. 14. He married Edith V. Miller, 1 Sep 1886.

vii. Ida Mae Alkire. Born, 1867, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died. 1912. Census:
28 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL, p. 14. She married E. W. Lehman.

viii. Charles Wilbur Alkire. Born. 1874, in Colorado. Died, 6 Apr 1883, Denver.. CO of
diptheria..

31. John Davis® Alkire (Leonard‘S, John®, Harmonas^,
Harmonas^).^® Born, 10 Feb 1832, in Sugar Grove, Sangamon Co..
IL"^^. Died. 30 Sep 1909, in Denver. Denver Co. CO®^. Census: 10 Sep
1850, in Menard Co., IL; p.295. Census: 5 Aug 1870. Tallula. Menard
Co.. IL; p. lOB. Occupation: rancher, merchant, banker.

John married Caroline Doleska®^ "Carrie" Stone, daughter of
Moses B. Stone and Matilda Robertson. 3 or 15 Apr 1860, in

Menard Co., IL®^. Born, 24 Sep 1843, in Owensboro, Bath Co.. KY®^.
Died, 18 Nov 1910. in Denver, Denver Co., CO®^. Census; 5 Aug 1870,
Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. lOB

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From the History of Menard County, Illinois, pages 727-8, came the following biographical
sketch of John D. Alkire:

J. D. ALKIRE, banker. Greenview; was born in Menard Co.. 111., Feb. 10. 1832: be is tbe
youngest son of Leonard and Catbarine (Davis) ABdre, wbo came from Ohio to Illinois in 1823. and
settled in Sugar Grove; here our subject passed bis youth and early manhood on the farm of his father: he
received such education as could be obtained from the schools of that early day; at the age of 19. he and
his brother Leonard built a storeroom in the then newly laid-out town of Sweetwater, and put in a general
stock of goods. Neither had had any experience in the mercantile business and, strange as it may seem,
they succeeded beyond their most sanguine expectation; they continued in this business for a period of
eight years, when they sold the store and contents to William Eni^e & Son; not long after, they bought out
En^e & Son and continued in business for more than a year; they then sold out to a Mr. Whipp. In all of
these transactions they were very successful, making money at every change they made: this was about
the year 1862; then for a period of eleven years, the two brothers engaged in farming and the live-stock
trade; in this, as in the mercantile business, they were very successful: about this time they went to the
Far West, where they improved a large ranch, and handled a large number of sheep; at the end of two and
a half years, the partnership that had existed between the brothers, for a period of twenty-four yeai*3,
ceased. - J. D., out subject, taking the property they owned in Menard Co.. 111., and his brother the ranch
and stock in Colorado; after J. D. Alldre's return to his native state, he. and his eldest brother, Milem,
started a private bank in the village of Greenview; this was the first enterprise of that kind in Eastern
Menard Co.; they continued in business one year, with a capital of $100,000; at the expiration of that time
they dissolved, and a new bank was started, under the name of Marbold, Alkire. & Co.; this is one of the
best and safest banking-houses in the State, representing a capital of $150.000....

...Mr. Alkire is one of Menard Co.'s wealthiest and most respected citizens, and a self-made man.
A democrat in politics, but quite liberal in his views.

J. D. ADdre served on the Board of Trustees for the village of Greenview when it was
reincorporated on March 7, 1877.

The children of John and Caroline Stone Alkire were:

i. Edwin D.® Alkire. Born. 8 Jan 1861®^, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., Died. 6

Sep 1869^2, in Menard Co., Buried in Alkire-Engle Cem., Menard Co., IL.

ii. Milem Alkire. Born, circa 1861, in Tallula Menard Co.. IL. Census; 5 Aug 1870.
TaUula, Menard Co., IL; p. lOB.

ui. William P.® Alkire.

iv. Ida Hester Alkire. Born, 4 Apr 1864^^ Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL'^^. Died. 29
Oct 1865^^. Buried in Alkire-Engle Cem., Menard Co.. IL.

V. John Davis Alkire.

vi. Eva A. Alkire.

vii. Henry "James" Alkire.

viii. Etha Linda Alkire. Born. 21 Nov 1873^^. in Colorado. Died, 8 Apr 1945^^.
Resided 1909 in Washington D. C. She married William F. McClelland. 3 Sep
1895^2, No issue.

ix. Mary E. Alkire. Born, 4 Apr 1876®^. in Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL. Died. 13 Apr
1960^2 Resided 1909 in Denver, Denver Co., CO. She married first. Ward
Harrison, 1 Oct 1896^2. She married second. Robert E. Bell. No issue. No issue.

X. Catherine M. "Kate" Alkire.

xi. Ernest L. Alkire. Born. 26 Mar 1881^2 Denver, Arapahoe Co.. CO. Died. 25
Feb 1882^2 Denver, Arapahoe Co.. CO.

xi. Florence M. Alkire. Born 25 Jul 1883^2 Denver. Arapahoe Co., CO. Died, 22
May 1952^2 Denver, Denver Co. CO. She married Norris Wilcox. 9 Oct 1901.
He was a half brother of Douglas Fairbanks. No issue.

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32. David Henderson® Alkire (John Nave*^, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born. 2 Dec 1824, in
Madison Co., OH^®. Died, 12 Apr 1910, in Sweetwater, Sugar Grove Precinct. Menard Co.. IL. Buried
in Sugar Grove Cem.. Menard Co.. IL. Census; 3 Aug 1860. in Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL: p. 885.
Census: 26 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL: p. 12. Census; 9 Jun 1880, in Sweetwater Precinct.
Menard Co., IL; ED131 SH8. Occupation: mail carrier, stock trader, merchant.

David married Sarah Haden/Hayden, 20/21 Nov 1847. in Menard Co.. IL^®. Born. 13 Apr
1831^®. Died, 1 Sep 1899, in Menard Co., IL**®. Died (2), 11 Feb 1899. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem.,
Menard Co., IL. Census; 3 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL: p. 885. Census: 26 Aug 1870. in
Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 12. Census: 9 Jun 1880, in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED131
SH8.

From the History of Menard County, Illinois, pages 716-7 came the following biographical
information:

D. H. ALKIRE. merctiant, Sweetwater.. .Our subject was brought up on his father's farm, in the
vicinity of Sweetwater, where he received such education as the schools of that early day afforded. At 21
years of age, his father gave him eighty acres of wild prairie land, and he commenced business for
himself. He spent five years improving his land, when he engaged in the live-stock trade and hotel
business in the village of Williamsville, Sangamon Co. At the expiration of two years, he returned to
Sweetwater, and engaged in mercantile business in which he has since continued. In all of his business
transactions, he has been very successful, and is what is properly termed a self-made man..,.

The children of David H. and Sarah Haden Alkire were:

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i. Francis Masion® Alkire. Born, 7 Dec 1848, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co..
UJ^. Died, 9 Aug 1849, in Menard Co., IL*^®. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem., Menard
Co., IL.

ii. Mary J. Alkire. Born, circa 1850, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co.. IL.
Census: 26 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 12. She married George W.
Pitts, 21 May 1878, Menard Co. IL.

iii. Thomas Jackson Alkire.

iv. Marion Alkire. Born, 13 Nov 1857, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co.. IL®®.
Died, 13 Aug 1859. in Menard Co., IL*^®. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem.. Menard Co..
IL.

V. Theodore Alkire.

vi. Lavina Alkire. Born, circa 1864, in Sugar Grove Precinct. Menard Co.. IL. Died,
15 Apr 1902, Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL.Census: 26 Aug 1870, in Tallula,
Menard Co., IL; p. 12. Census: Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co.. IL; ED131 SH8.
She married William H. Olds. 29 Oct 1882, Menard Co.. IL.

33. Louisa® Alkire (John Nave‘s. John®, Harmonas^. Harmonas^). Born, 28 Mar 1827. in Sangamon
Co., IL^®. Birth(2): 28 Nov 1827®^ Died. 14 Oct 1878. in Greenview Precinct. Menard Co., IL®^
Census: 10 Sep 1850, in Menard Co.. IL; p. 295. Census: 14 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL;
p. 903. Census: 2 Sep 1870, Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 23.

Louisa married Spencer Gibbs, son of Stephen Gibbs and Mary Ellis. 24 Dec 1844. in Menard
Co., IL^®. Born, 16 Sep 1825, in Baltimore, MD®^. Died. 29 Jul 1890, in Menard Co., IL'*®. Buried in
Sugar Grove Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 10 Sep 1850. in Menard Co.. IL; p. 295. Census: 14 Aug
1860. in Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL: p. 903. Census: 2 Sep 1870, TaUula, Menard Co.. IL: p. 23.
Census: 1 Jun 1880. in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED131 SHU. Spencer Gibbs married
second. Margaret, surname unknown. Born, 23 Apr 1825, in Ohio. Died. 25 Jun 1898. Buried. Sugar
Grove Cem., Census: 1 Jun 1880. in Greenview Precinct. Menard Co., IL; ED131 SHll. Occupation:
blacksmith, farmer.

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The History of Menard County, Illinois, page 731. provided the following biographical
information:

SPENCER GIBBS, retired farmer. Sec 11; P. O. Middletown: the grandfather of Spencer Gibbs
was emigrant from England, and. on his arrival in this country, settled in Delaware, and. with his son
Stephen (father of Spencer), worked in the well-known powder-mills of Dupont, the old gentleman
superintending the work; from there they went to Baltimore. Md.. to superintend the running of the
powder-mills of James Beatty, of that city....

...In the fall of 1839, the grandfather and his sons came West and located in different parts of
Menard Co., 111.; Stephen Gibbs settled near Athens and remained two years, when he removed to Irish
Grove, where he lived and followed farming until his death, which occurred in 1876,

The subject of this sketch passed his early life on his father's farm; at 17 years of age, he was
apprenticed to the blacksmith trade; this business he has followed, together with farming, all his life...,

...Mr. Gibb's habits of earnest thought and thorough investigation have led him to take a decided
stand in regard to the issues of the day; he was an old Line Whig, and cast his first vote for Zachary
Taylor: on the organization of the Republican party he joined it. He owns 103 acres of land, and is
emphatically a self-made man.

The children of Spencer and Louisa Alkire Gibbs were:

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i. William R.^ Gibbs. Born, 24 Jul 1847, in Greenview Precinct. Menard Co.. IL^^
Died, 29 Dec 1888, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.. IL‘^®. Buried in Sugar
Grove Cem., Menard Co.. IL. Census: 14 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co..
IL; p. 903. Census: 2 Sep 1870, Tailula, Menard Co., IL; p. 23. Census: 1 Jun
1880. in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.. IL: ED131 SHll

ii. Lavina Gibbs. Born, 6 Apr 1849, in Greenview Precinct. Menard Co., IL®^ Died.
17 May 1849, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL®^.

iii. Charles Gibbs.

iv. John Gibbs. Born, 7 Feb 1855. in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.. IL®L Died, 28
Feb 1860, in Greenview Precinct. Menard Co., IL^®. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem.,
Menard Co., IL.

V. Laura Gibbs. Born, 10 Aug 1868. in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.. IL®^. Died,
13 Dec 1891. in Menard Co., IL. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem.. Menard Co.. IL.
Census: 2 Sep 1870, Tailula, Menard Co., IL; p. 23. Census: 1 Jun 1880, in
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED131 SHll.
vi. Alvin Gibbs. Born, 27 Dec 1869, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.. IL. Died. 20
Apr 1882. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 1 Jun 1880, in
Greenview Precinct. Menard Co., IL; ED131 SHll.

34. Riley C. Alkire (William Nave^ . John^, Harmonas^, Harmonas^) Born, 1830. in Sangamon Co.,
IL. Died, before 1910. Census: 14 Sep 1850. in Menard Co.. IL; p. 301. Census: 31 Jul 1860. in
Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL: p. 874. Census: 1880. E. College Ave.. Jacksonville. Morgan Co.. IL:
ED169 SH50. Occupation: farmer.

Riley married Patsy Knoles. 29 Sep 1853, in Menard Co.. IL. Born, circa 1834. in Indiana.
Census: 31 Jul 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL: p. 874. Census: 1880, E. College Ave..
Jacksonville, Morgan Co.. IL; ED169 SH50.

The children of Riley and Patsy Knoles Alkire were:

i Ann E. Alkire. Born, circa 1855. in Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL. Census: 31 Jul
1860. in Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL; p. 874.

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ii. Elizabeth E. Alkire. Born, circa 1857. in Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL. Census: 31
Jul 1860. in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL: p. 874. Census: 1880, E. College Ave..
Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL; ED 169 SH50.

iii. Caroline P. Alkire. Born, circa 1859. in Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL. Census; 31
Jul 1860, in Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL: p. 874. Census: 1880. E. College Ave..
Jacksonville, Morgan Co.. IL: ED169 SH50. Census: Jan 1920, 350 E. College Ave..
Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL; ED 127 SH2. Caroline married Mr. Jacobs.

iv. John A. Alkire. Born, circa Dec. 1859, in Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL. Census:
31 Jul 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL: p- 874.

v. Mary E. Alkire. Born, circa 1862, in Kansas. Census: 1880. E. College Ave..
Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL: ED169 SH50.

vi. Florence R. Alkire. Born, circa 1867. in Jacksonville, Morgan Co.. IL. Census:
1880, E. College Ave., Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL: ED169 SH50.

vii. EvangeHne C. Alkire. Born, circa 1869, in Jacksonville, Morgan Co,. IL. Census:
1880, E. College Ave., Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL: ED169 SH50.

viii. Eveline D. Alkire. Born, circa 1869, in Jacksonville.. Morgan Co.. IL. Census:
1880, E. College Ave., Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL; ED169 SH50.

ix. Frances M. Alkire. Born, circa 1873, in Jacksonville, .Morgan Co., IL. Census:
1880, E. College Ave., Jacksonville. Morgan Co., IL; ED169 SH50. Census: Jan
1920, 350 E. College Ave., Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL; ED127 SH2.

76 X. Stephen "James" Alkire,

35. John Henderson® Alkire (William Nave^ , John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, Jan 1831. in
Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 14 Sep 1850, in Menard Co.. IL; p. 301. Census: 7 Aug 1860, in
Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 891. Census: 28 Aug 1870, in TaUula, Menard Co., IL; p. 14. Census: 23
Jun 1880. Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED131 SH23. Census: 15 Jun 1900.
Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED80 SH7. Census: 2 Jan 1920, Sugar Grove. Menard Co.. IL:
ED 105 SHI. Occupation: farmer.

John married EUzabeth J. Haden/Hayden. 25 Dec 1851. in Menard Co.. IL. Born. Jul 1836.
in Kentucky. Census: 7 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 891. Census: 28 Aug 1870. in
TaUuIa. Menard Co., IL; p. 14. Census: 23 Jun 1880, Sweetwater. Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.. IL;
ED 131 SH23. Census; 15 Jun 1900. Sweetwater Precinct. Menard Co., IL: ED80 SH7. Census: 2 Jan
1920. Sugar Grove, Menard Co., IL; ED105 SHI.

The children of John Henderson and Elizabeth Haden Alkire were:

i. Lewis® Alkire. Born, circa 1854, in Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL. Census: 7 Aug
1860, in Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL: p. 891. Census: 28 Aug 1870. in Tallula,
Menard Co., IL; p. 14. Census: 23 Jun 1880, in Sweetwater. Greenview Precinct,
Menard Co., IL; ED131 SH23. Census; 15 Jun 1900, Sweetwater Precinct. Menard
Co.. IL: ED 8- SH7. Census: 2 Jan 1920. Sugar Grove, Menard Co.. IL; ED 105
SPIl. Occupation: postmaster.

ii. Mary A. Alkire. Born, circa 1857, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died, before
1923. Census: 7 Aug 1860. in Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL: p. 891. Census: 28 Aug
1870, in Tallula, Menard Co.. IL; p. 14.

iii. Clara Alkire. Born, circa Jan. 1860. in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Census; 7
Aug 1860, in Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL; p. 891. Census; 28 Aug 1870. in
Tallula, Menard Co.. IL; p. 14. Census: 23 Jun 1880, in Sweetwater, Greenview
Precinct, Menard Co.. IL: ED131 SH23.

iv. John F. Alkire. Born. 12 Mar 1862, in Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL. Died. 20 Aug
1863. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem.. Menard Co.. IL.

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77 V. Emily Florence Alkire.

vi. Anna Alkire. Born, circa 1866, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Census: 28 Aug
1870, in Tallula, Menard Co.. IL: p. 14. Census: 23 Jun 1880. in Sweetwater.
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED 131 SH23.

vii. Robert M. Alkire. Born, circa 1869, in Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL. Died, before
1923. Census: 28 Aug 1870. in Tallula. Menard Co., IL; p. 14. Census; 23 Jun
1880, in-- Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED131 SH23. He
married Ada B. Melton, 20 Jun 1894, in Menard Co., IL.

viii. Arthur J. Alkire. Born, circa 1873, in Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct, Menard
Co., IL. Census: 23 Jun 1880, in Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct. Menard Co., IL;
ED131SH23.

ix. Edward Alkire. Born, circa 1876, in Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct. Menard Co..

IL. Census: 23 Jun 1880, in Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct. Menard Co., IL:
ED131SH23.

36. Silas^ Alkire (John Nave^, John^, Harmonas^, Harmonas^).'^. Born, 1835, in Sangamon Co., IL.
Died, 27 Jan. 1877. Census: 14 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 301. Census, 7 Aug 1860, in
Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 890. Census: 8 Aug 1870, Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; p. 60.
Occupation: farmer.

Silas married Ellen Pierce, 1858, in Sangamon Co., IL. Born, circa 1840. in Illinois. Census. 7
Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL; p. 890. Census: 8 Aug 1870. Greenview Precinct. Menard
Co.. IL;'p. 60. Probably the Elizabeth Alkire, Census: June 1880, in Greenview Village Menard Co.. IL:
ED132 SH19.

The children of Silas and Ellen Alkire were:

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i. Albert J. ® Alkire. Born, Nov 1859, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Census. 7 Aug
1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 890. Census: 8 Aug 1870, Greenview
Precinct, Menard Co., IL; p. 60. Census; Jun 1880, in Greenview Village. Menard
Co., IL; ED132 SH19. Census: 11 Jun 1900. Greenview, Menard Co.. IL: ED72
SHll. Census: 15 Apr 1910, Douglas St. Greenview, Menard Co.. IL:ED80 Family
30. Occupation: carpenter.

ii. Allred C. Alkire. Born, Nov 1859. in Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL. Census. 7 Aug
1860. in Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL: p. 890. Census: 8 Aug 1870, Greenview
Precinct, Menard Co., IL: p. 60. Census: 9 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct,
Menard Co., IL, working for Harman and Maria Warnsing. Census: 11 Jun 1900,
Greenview, Menard Co.. IL: ED72 SHll. Census: 15 Apr 1910. Douglas St..
Greenview, Menard Co., IL;ED80 Family 30. Occupation; carpenter.

iii. Samuel N. Alkire.

iv. Sila Alkire. Born, circa 1863. in Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL. Census: 8 Aug 1870.
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; p. 60. Census: Jun 1880. in Greenview
Village. Menard Co.. IL; ED132 SH19.

37. Arminda Jane® Blane (Mary Madaline**, John®. Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 7 Nov 1827, in
Sangamon Co., IL®^. Died. 1855. in Menard Co., Buried in Blane Graveyard, Menard Co.. IL.
Census: 14 Sep 1850, in Petersburg, Menard Co., IL; p. 301.

Arminda married James Bracken, son of Waiter D. and Elizabeth Bracken. 19 Jul 1847. in
Menard Co.. IL®®. Born, circa 1820, in Bath Co., KY. Census: 14 Sep 1850. in Petersburg, Menard Co.,
IL: p. 301. Census: 31 Jul 1860, in Sweetwater Precinct. Menard Co.. IL; p. 874. James married second
Lucretia, surname unknown. Occupation; farmer.

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The children of James and Arminda J. Blane Bracken were;

i. Mary E ® Bracken. Born, circa 1848. in Petersburg, Menard Co., IL. Census; 14
Sep 1850. in Petersbu>’g, Menard Co., IL: p. 301. Census: 31 Jul 1860. in
Sweetwater Precinct. Menard Co.. IL: p. 875.

ii. Dulcina E. Bracken. Born, circa 1852, in Petersburg, Menard Co.. IL. Census: 31
Jul 1860, in Sweetwater Precinct. Menard Co., IL; p. 875.

James and Lucretia Bracken had a daughter:

iii. Melissa L. Bracken. Born circa 1859. in Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL Census: 31
Jul 1860, in Sweetwater Precinct. Menard Co.. IL: p. 875.

38. George Washington^ Blane {Mary Madaline'*, John^, Harraonas^, Harmonas^). Born. 12 Jul
1836, in Sangamon Co. IL^^. Died. 22 Sep 1908, in Arkansas. Census: 24 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard
Co.. IL: p. 73. Occupation: farmer, stock raiser, mining company.

George married Harriet Cleveland, daughter of Asa Cleveland and Experience Avery. 18
Dec 1862, in Menard Co., IL^^ goj-n, 11 May 1841, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 24 Aug 1870. in
Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 73.

The children of George and Harriet Cleveland Blane were:

i. Minnie V.® Blane. Born, circa 1865. in Tallula. Menard Co.. IL. Census: 24 Aug
1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 73.

ii. Jennie K. Blane. Born, circa 1867, inTallula, Menard Co.. IL. Census: 24 Aug
1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 73.

iii. Lizzie B. Blane. Born, circa 1868, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL. Census: 24 Aug
1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 73.

iv. Mary A. Blane. Born, circa Feb 1870. in Tallula. Menard Co.. IL. Census: 24
Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 73.

V, Jessie M. Blane. Born in Menard Co., IL.

vi. George W. Blane. Born in Menard Co., IL.

vii. Jay E. Blane. Born in Menard Co., IL.

viii. Herbert Blane. Born in Menard Co., IL.

ix. Emma A. Blane. Born in Menard Co., IL.

X. Sadie A. Blane. Born in Menard Co.. IL.

39. Abner Peeler® Blane (Mary Madaline^, John®, Harmonas®. Harmonas^). Born. 17 Feb 1838, in
Sangamon Co. IL. Census: 17 Sep 1850. in Menard Co., IL; p. 303. Census: 24 Aug 1870,. in Tallula.
Menard Co., IL: p. 72. Census: 1880, Greenview Village, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH16. Census: 6 Jun
1900. Greenview. Menard Co., IL; ED72 SH7. Census: 21 Apr 1910. Washington St., Greenview.
Menard Co., IL: ED80 Family 171. Occupation: Greenview justice of the peace, farmer, real estate and
insurance agent. He was also a clerk for the Board of Trustees of Greenview in 1877.

Abner married Levisa Knowles, 17 Mar 1859. Born, Mar 1842, in Indiana. Census; 24 Aug
1870.. in Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 72. Census; 1880, Greenview Village. Menard Co., IL; ED 132
SH16. Census: 6 Jun 1900. Greenview, Menard Co., IL: ED72 SH7. Census: 21 Apr 1910. Washington
St.. Greenview, Menard Co., IL; ED80 Family 171.

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The children of Abner and Levisa Knowles Blane were;

79 i. John W ® Blane.

ii. Mary E. Blane. Born, circa 1862, in Tallula, Menard Co., II. Census; 24 Aug
1870, in Tallula, Menard Co.. IL; p. 72. Census: 15 Jun 1880, Greenview Village,
Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH16.

iii. Martha Ann Blane. Born, circa 1863, in Tallula, Menard Co.. II. Census: 24 Aug
1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 72. Census; 15 Jun 1880, Greenview Village,
Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH16.

iv. Edward Blane.

V. Malinda Blane. Born, circa Mar 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co.. II. Died, before
1880. Census: 24 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 72.

vi. Huldia Blane. Born, circa 1873. Census: 15 Jun 1880, Greenview Village,
Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH16.

vii. Verda A. Blane. Born, circa 1875. Census: 15 Jun 1880, Greenview Village,
Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH16.

viii. Frederick W. Blane. Born. Sep 1876. Census; 15 Jun 1880. Greenview Village.
Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH16. Census: 6 Jun 1900, Greenview, Menard Co., IL;
ED72 SH7. Frederick married Ollie M. Carder, 29 Jul 1902, in Menard Co., IL.

ix. (Miner) P. Blane. Born, circa 1879. Census: 15 Jun 1880. Greenview Village,
Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH16.

X. Elva Blane. male. Born, Mar 1882, Greenview, Menard Co., IL. Census: 6 Jun
1900, Greenview, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SH7.

40. Samuel Harrison® Blane (Mary Madaline*^, John®, Harmonas^. Harmonas^). Born, 17 Jan
1840, in Menard Co. IL. Died, 1904, in Menard Co., IL®'^. Census: 17 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p.
303. Census: 30 Jul 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 872. Census: 23 Aug 1870, in TaUula,
Menard Co., IL. Military service in Civil War. Occupation: farmer, attorney.

Samuel married Mary Jane Spear, 4 Jan 1866. Born, circa 1840. in Menard Co.. IL. Census:
23 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL.

From the History of Menard County, page 688, came the following;

[Samuel] was raised upon a farm, attending district school, after which he attended the North
Sangamon Academy, where he prepared to study law. .. .The subject of this sketch enlisted in the late war
of the rebellion, with the 106th I. V. I.; during the siege of Vicksburg, he was promoted to Lieutenant, and
then to Captain; was mustered out after the service of three years; after the war, he took up the study of
law under Hon. S. S. Knoles, at the same time superintending his farm; he also studed with Hon. T. W.
McNeeiy, and was admitted to the bar in 1874; he has since given his time and attention to the practice of
his profession, in which he is fast becoming popular.

The children of Samuel H. and Mary Blane were:

i. Franklin® Blane. Born, circa 1867, in Tallula. Menard Co.. IL. Census 23 Aug
1870, in Tallula Menard Co., IL.

ii. Leonard Blane. Born, circa 1868. in Tallula, Menard Co.. IL. Census 23 Aug
1870. in Tallula Menard Co., IL.

iii. Evie Blane. Born, circa May 1870, in TaUula, Menard Co., IL. Census 23 Aug
1870, in TaUula Menard Co.. IL.

iv. infant Blane.

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41. John Powell® Blane (Mary Madaline^, John®. Harmonas®, Harmonas^). Born, 25 Jul 1845, in
Sugar Grove, Menard Co., IL®®. Died, 29 Mar 1935. Census: 14 Jun 1880. in Greenview Precinct.
Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH14. Census: 12 Sep 1900. in Greenview Precinct. Menard Co.. IL: ED72
SHll. Occupation: farmer: Coal & Mining Co.

7 Feb 1867, in Menard Co., IL®^. Born, Dec 1843, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 16 Sep 1850, in Menard
Co.., IL: p. 301. Census: 30 Jul 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 871. Census: 14 Jun 1880. in
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED132 SH14. Census: 1900, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co..
IL: ED72 SHll. John married second, Hetty Jennison, 26 Jun 1912, in Menard Co., IL. Born, circa
1865. Died, 23 Nov 1956.

John Powell Blane and Mary Ann Bracken

At the time of the 1880 census a niece, Anna L. Bracken, born February 1880 was with the

family.

From Past and Present of Menard County, pages 506-9, came the following biographical
information:

JOHN P. BLANE

John P. Blane ia accounted one of the leading citizens of Greenview, actively connected with its
business and public affairs. He is now president of the school board and in the line of commercial activity
is president of Greenview Coal & Mining Company. He also has farming interests in Menard county and
in the control of his business displays keen discernment, sagacity and unfaltering enterprise - qualities
which always insure a fair measure of success.

...John P. Blane acquired his education in the public schools and in Eureka College and was thus
well qualified for life’s practical duties. On putting aside his text-books he took charge of the home farm
for his father had passed away and his brother was with the Union army. In September, 1867, he built
his present home and took up his abode there. He has been a feeder of cattle in connection with the
raising of grain and is a member of the Farmers Elevator Company. When the Greenview Coal & Mining
Company was organized he was made its president and in control of its business interests he has shown
marked capability and discernment. He possesses strong purpose and gradually he has advanced in his
business career until he now occupies an enviable position as a representative of agricultural and
industrial interest in Menard county.

...Mr. and Mrs. Blane are consistent members of the Christian church of Greenview and are
worthy people who receive the friendship of many, while the hospitality of a large majority of the best
homes in the locality is extended to them. Mr. Blane has served on the school board for twenty years and
is now its president, the cause of education finding in him a warm and helpful friend, and he has put
forth effective service in behalf of the public school system of the city. He belongs to Loyalty lodge, No.
627, A. F. & A. M., and to the AntiHorse Tliief Association, called the Greenview Rangers Association, of
which he is the vice president. He exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of

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the Republican party and he stands to-day as one of the representative citizens of Greenview. a man
strong in his business capacity, in his successful accomplishment, in his honor and his good name.

The children of John and Mary Ann Bracken Blane were::

80

81

82

i. Emma F.® Blane. Born, 22 Dec 1867, in Menard Co., IL. Died 21 Mar 1869, in
Menard Co., IL.

ii. Ella May Blane.

iii. Carolyn "Carrie" M. Blane.

iv. Lee E. Blane.

V. Inez Mabel Blane. Born in Menard Co., IL. Died. 13 Apr 1900. in Menard Co.,
IL^^. Buried in Rose Hill Cem^.

vi. Edna C. Blane. Born, Apr 1885, in Menard Co., IL. Resided 1905, in Menard Co..
IL. Census: 12 Jun 1900, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SHll.
Census; Jan 1920, Menard Co., IL; ED95 SH9. Edna married Harold C. Hiett. 26
Jun 1912, in Menard Co., IL®^. Census: Jan 1920, Menard Co., IL: ED95 SH9.
Lee E. Blane and his son John P. Blane were boarders.

42. William Francis® Blane (Mary Madaline^, John®. Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, circa 1846,
in Menard Co., IL. Census: 17 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 303. Census: 30 Jul 1860, in
Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 872. Census; 24 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 73. Resided.

1905, in Iowa.

William married Margaret, surname unknown. Born, circa 1846, in Ohio. Census: 24 Aug
1870, in TaUula, Menard Co., IL; p. 73.

The children of William and Margaret Blane were:

i. Charles® Blane. Born, circa Jan 1870. in Tallula. Menard Co.. OH. Census: 24
Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 73.

43. James Y.® Alkire (Harmonas*^ , Adam®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born. 3 Feb 1832, in
Lafayette, Tippecanoe Co., IN. Census: 16 Nov 1850, Sangamon Co., IL; p. 254B. Census: 31 Sep 1860,
WUliamsville, Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 1880, Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; ED207 SH13.
Occupation: physician, farmer.

James married Addie H. Ross. Born. 6 Mar 1838. in Miami Co., OH. Census: 1880, Fancy
Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; ED207 SH13.

The children of James and Addie Ross Alkire were:

i. Annie "Matilda"® Alkire. Born, circa 1870, in Sangamon Co.. IL. Census; 1880,
Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; ED207 SH13.

ii. Margaret A. Alkire. Born, circa 1872, in Sangamon Co.. IL. Census: 1880, Fancy
Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL; ED207 SH13.

iii. Mary A. Alkire. Born, circa 1875, in Sangamon Co.. IL. Census: 1880. Fancy
Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL: ED207SH13.

iv. Julia J. Alkire. Born, circa 1877, in Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 1880, Fancy
Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; ED207SH13.

V. Mabel E. Alkire. Born, circa 1879, in Sangamon Co., IL.. Census: 1880, Fancy
Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; ED207 SH13.

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44. Margaret F.® Alkire (Harmonas^ . Adam^, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born. 27 Dec 1833. in
Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 16 Nov 1850. Sangamon Co., IL: p. 254B.

Margaret married Isaac Mull. Born, 2 Mar 1820. Mason Co., KY.

The children of Isaac and Margaret Alkire Mulls were:

1. Ida M. Mull.

ii. Henry E. Mull.

iii. Jennie Mull.

iv. Mattie E. Mull.

V. Charles C. Mull. Born, 7 Jun 1867, in Springfield. Sangamon Co.. IL.

45. Caroline M.® Alkire (Harmonas^, Adam^, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born. 24 Jan 1835. in
Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 16 Nov 1850, Sangamon Co., IL; p. 254B. Census: 31 Sep 1860,
WilliarnsviUe, Sangamon Co., IL. Resided near Springfield.

Caroline married Conrad Shamel.

The children of Conrad and Caroline Alkire Shamel were:

i. Charles H. Shamel.

ii. Clarence A. Shamel.

iii. John Y. Shamel.

46. William W.® Alkire (Harmonas*^ , Adam^, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 26 Jul 1837. in
Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 16 Nov 1850, Sangamon Co., IL; p. 254B. Census: 31 Sep 1860,
Wdliamsville, Sangamon Co., IL. Resided: Doniphan Co.. KS. near Troy.

William married Judith Lightfoot. The children of William and Judith Lightfoot Alkire were:

i. Herbert Alkire.

ii. Emmett Alkire.

iii. Arthur Alkire.

47. Albert H.^ Alkire (Harmonas^ , Adam^, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, Mar 1843. in
Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 16 Nov 1850, Sangamon Co.. IL: p. 254B. Census; 31 Sep 1860.
WilUamsvUle, Sangamon Co., IL. Census; 1900, Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL; EDllO SH8.
Census, 1910. Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL; ED128 SH187. Occupation; traveling Methodist Episcopal
preacher.

Albert married Juletta C., surname unknown. Born. Dec 1863. in Illinois. Census: 1900, Fancy
Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co.. IL; EDllO SH8. Census. 1910. Springfield. Sangamon Co.. IL: ED128
SH187.

The children of Albert and Juletta Alkire were:

i. Grace E.® Alkire. Born, Apr 1881, in Sangamon Co.. IL. Census: 1900, Fancy
Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co.. IL: ED110SH8.

ii. Albert H. Alkire. Born. Jan 1884, in Sangamon Co,. IL. Census; 1900, Fancy
Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL; ED110SH8.

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iii. Mary Dale Alkire. Born. Aug 1888. in Sangamon Co.. IL. Census: 1900, Fancy
Creek Twp.. Sangamon Co., IL; ED110SH8. Census. 1910. Springfield. Sangamon
Co., IL; ED128 SH187. She married John Cruskshank. Born, circa 1878. in
Illinois. Census, 1910. Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL; ED128SH187.

48. John® Trumbo (Andrew Alkire*^, Deborah®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 24 Nov 1840. in
Owingville, Bath Co., KY. Died, 25 Jun 1904, in Frankhn Co., KY.

John married Ehza Ballard Hawkins, 13 Jan 1875. Born, 7 Nov 1854. in Woodford Co.. KY.
Died, 14 May 1933, in Franklin Co., KY.

John and Ehza Hawkins Trumbo had a son:

83 i. Grant Green® Trumbo.

49. Caleb Samuel® Alkire (Jonathan^, Harmonas®, Harmonas^. Harmonas^). Caleb Alkire had a
son:

84

Lemuel® Alkire.

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Sixth Generation

50. John® T. Engle (Melissa "Elizabeth"®, Leonard'^, John®. Harmonas®, Harmonas^). Born, 19 Feb
1826, in Sangamon Co., IL. Died, 19 Jul 1890, in Menard Co., IL. Buried in Alkire-Engle Cem.,
Menard Co., IL. Census: 7 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL: p. 889. Census; 28 Aug 1870. in
Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 14. Census: 21 Jun 1880. Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct. Menard Co.. IL:
ED131 SH21. Occupation: farmer; stock raiser.

John married Sarah Ann Sykes, 21 Jun 1855, in Menard Co., IL®'^. Born. 7 Aug 1834, in
Ohio^. Died, 16 Sep 1916, in Menard Co., IL^^ Buried in Alkire-Engle Cem., Menard Co.. IL. Census:
7 Aug 1860. in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 889. Census: 28 Aug 1870. in Tallula. Menard Co., IL:
p. 14. Census: 21 Jun 1880, Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED131 SH21.

Before his marriage, John Engle traveled overland to California. He owned 404 acres in Sugar
rove Precinct, Menard County, Illinois. He was a member of the Democrat party.

John and Sarah Sykes Engle had the following children:

i. Job^ Engle. Born in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Died, 28 Mar 1856, in
Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL'^'*, Buried in Alkire-Engle Cem., Menard Co..
IL.

u. Josephine Engle. Census; 7 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL: p. 889.
Census: 28 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 14.

iii. John"^ Engle. Born, 13 Oct 1858, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Died,
11 Nov 1881, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co.. IL. Buried in Alkire-Engle
Cem., Menard Co. IL. Census; 7 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 889-
Census: 28 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 14. Census: 21 Jun 1880.
Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED131 SH21.

iv. Jerome Engle. Born. 29 Oct 1860, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL®®.
Died, 29 Nov 1867, in Sugar Grove Precinct. Menard Co., Buried in Alkire
Cem.. Menard Co., IL.

V. James H. Engle. Born, circa 1862. in Sugar Grove Precinct. Menard Co.. IL.
Buried in Alkire-Engle Cem., Menard Co. IL. Census: 7 Aug 1860. in Sweetwater.
Menard Co., IL; p. 889. Census: 28 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL: p. 14.
Census: 21 Jun 1880. Sweetwater. Greenview Precinct. Menard Co.. IL; ED131
SH21.

VI. WUliam Engle. Born, circa 1863. in Sugar Grove Precinct. Menard Co.. IL.
Census; 7 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL: p. 889. Census: 28 Aug 1870,
in Tallula, Menard Co.. IL: p. 14. Census: 21 Jun 1880, Sweetwater. Greenview
Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED131 SH21.

vii. Lenora Engle. Born, circa 1865, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL.
Census: 28 Aug 1870. in Tallula. Menard Co., IL: p. 14.

viii. Charles "Leonard" Engle. Born, circa 1866, in Sugar Grove Precinct. Menard Co..
IL. Census: 21 Jun 1880, Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct. Menard Co., IL;
ED131SH21.

ix. Ellen Engle. Born, circa 1867. in Sugar Grove Precinct. Menard Co., IL. Census:
28 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 14. Census: 18 Jun 1880, Sweetwater,
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.. IL; ED131 SH21.

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X. Henry Engle. Born, circa 1871. in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Census:
21 Jun 1880, Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.. TL; ED131 SH21.

xi. Francis M. Engle. Born, circa 1872, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL.
Census; 21 Jun 1880. Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct. Menard Co.. IL: ED 131
SH21.

xii. Minnie M. Engle. Born, circa 1874, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co.. IL.
Census: 21 Jun 1880, Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED 131
SH21.

51. Catherine Ann "Minnie"® Engle (Melissa "Elizabeth"®, Leonard‘S, John®, Harmonas-,
Harmonas^). Born, 5 Nov 1830, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Sangamon Co., IL. Died, 28 iA4)r 1905.
Census: 23 Jul 1860, in Menard Co., P.O. Petersburg, IL; p. 856. Census: 28 Aug 1870. in Tailula.
Menard Co., IL; p. 69. Census: 11 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED132 SH13.

Catherine married William S. Smoot, son of Coleman Smoot and Rebecca Wright. 17 Jul
1851, in Menard Co., IL. Born 1830, in Fleming Co., KY®®. Census: 23 Jul 1860, in Menard Co., P.O.
Petersburg, IL; p. 856. Census: 28 Aug 1870, in TaUula, Menard Co., IL: p. 69. Census: 11 Jun 1880.
in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED 132 SH13. Occupation: farmer: stockman; financier.

William Smoot was a quite wealthy farmer with real estate valued at $48,000 in the year 1870.
He owned a "large and commodious" farmhouse. He served as Menard County Commissioner. William
was described as "shrewd, long-headed, and a man of untiring industry, religiously honest, concientious
and just."

The children of William and Minnie Engle Smoot were:

i. William "Coleman"”^ Smoot. Born, circa 1853, in Sugar Grove Precinct. Menard
Co., IL. Census: 23 Jul 1860, in Menard Co., P.O. Petersburg, IL; p. 856. Census:
28 Aug 1870, in TaUula, Menard Co., IL; p. 69. Census: 11 Jun 1880. in Indian
Creek Precinct. Menard Co.. IL; ED132 SH13.

ii. Rebecca J. Smoot. Born, circa 1854. in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co.. IL.
Died, 19 Nov 1860, in Sugar Grove Precinct. Menard Co., IL®®. Census: 23 Jul
1860, in Menard Co., P.O. Petersburg, IL; p. 856.

iii. Mary E. Smoot. Born, 2 Dec 1854. in Sugar Grove Precinct. Menard Co., IL®®.
Census: 23 Jul 1860. in Menard Co.. P.O. Petersburg, IL; p. 856. Census: 28 Aug
1870. in Tailula, Menard Co., IL; p. 69. She married John Terhune, 26 Mar 1879.
in Menard Co., IL®®.

85 iv. Charles E. Smoot.

V. John M. Smoot. Born, 14 May 1860, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co.. IL®®.
Census: 23 Jul 1860, in Menard Co.. P.O. Petersburg, IL; p. 856. Census: 28 Aug
1870, in TaUula. Menard Co., IL; p. 69. Census; 11 Jun 1880. in Indian Creek
Precinct, Menard Co.. IL; ED132 SH13. Census: 7 Jan 1920, Petersburg Precinct,
Menard Co., IL; EDIOI SH45. He married Minnie F.. surname unknown. Born,
circa 1860.

vi. Anna M. Smoot. Born, 13 Aug 1865, in Sugar Grove Precinct. Menard Co,. IL®®.
Census: 28 Aug 1870, in TaUula, Menard Co.. IL: p. 69. Census: 11 Jun 1880. in
Indian Creek Precinct. Menard Co., IL: ED132 SHlk

vii. Edward E. Smoot. Born. 23 Jun 1870. in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co.. IL®®.
Census: 11 Jun 1880. in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co.. IL: ED132 SH13.

52. William S.® Engle (Melissa "Elizabeth”®, Leonard‘S. John®, Harmonas®, Harmonas^). Born. 11
Dec 1832, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Sangamon Co., IL®”^, Census: 28 Aug 1870. in TaUula. Menard (3o..
IL: p. 14. Occupation: farmer.

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William married Mary C. Deal, 11 Apr 1867, in Menard Co,, IL®’. Born, 16 Jan 1851, in
Menard Co., IL. Census: 28 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co.. IL: p. 14.

The children of William and Mary Deal Engle were:

i. Edward A.’ Engle. Born. 12 Jan 1868. in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co..
Census: 28 Aug 1870, in TaUula, Menard Co., IL; p. 14.

ii. Florence Engle. Born, 24 Jan 1871. in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL®'.

53. Mdem Michael® Engle (Melissa "Elizabeth"®, Leonard'*, John®, Harmonas®, Harmonas*). Born,
1837, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Sangamon Co., IL. Died, 1919. Census: 3 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater,
Menard Co., IL; p 885. Census: 15 Jun 1880. Sweetwater. Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED131
SH21. Occupation: merchant.

Milem married Anna A. H. Marbold, 17 Apr 1860, in Menard Co., IL®®. Census: 3 Aug 1860.
in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p 885. Census; 15 Jun 1880, Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct. Menard
Co., IL; ED131 SH21.

Milem was on the Board of Trustees when Greenview was reincorporated on March 7, 1877.
From the History of Menard County, Rlinois, page 730, came the following biographical information:

M. M. Engle, merchant, Greenview. ..He passed his youth at the old homestead in the village of
Sweetwater, assisting his father on the farm and helping his mother indoors, as there were no girls
sufficiently large to help her in the care of this large family....

...M. M. Engle received such education in early life as the schools of that day afforded: at the age
of 17, he was sent to Eureka College, where he remained a year; he then attended Berean College, at
Jacksonville, two years, at the expiration of which he came home and, together with his father, bought
, out the AUdre Bros, in Sweetwater; this was his introduction to mercantile business; he and his father
kept the store some time, and then sold out....

...Mr. Engle is at this time engaged in the mercantile business in the village of Greenview; he has
a good trade and is a thorough business man.

The children of Milem and Annie Marbold Engle were:

i. Harmon W. Engle. Born. 6 Feb 1861. Died. 25 Jul 1863, in Sweetwater, Menard
Co. IL. Buried: Alkire-Engle Cemetery..

ii. Minor Milem. 7 Engle. Born, circa 1863, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.. IL.
Census: 15 Jun 1880, Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED131
■SH21.

iii. Elizabeth Engle. Born, circa 1866, in Greenview Precinct Menard Co., IL.
Census: 15 Jun 1880, Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED 131
SH21.

iv. Henry S. Engle. Born, circa 1869. in Greenview Precinct. Menard Co.. IL.
Census: 15 Jun 1880, Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED 131
SH21.

V. Charles L. Engle. Born, circa 1872, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL.
Census: 15 Jun 1880, Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED 131
SH21.

vi. Louis Frederick W. Engle. Born, circa 1875, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.,
IL. Census: 15 Jun 1880, Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.. IL: ED131
SH21. Louis married Martha Frost, 28 Jan 1904. Menard Co.. IL.

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54. Abner P.® Engle (Melissa "Elizabeth"®, Leonard^, John®, Harmonas®. Harmonas^). Born, 14
Mar 1839, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died, 22 May 1928, in Onawa Monona Co., lA. 1850, in
Menard Co., IL; p. 300. Census: 7 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 889. Census: 24 Jun
1880, Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED131 SH24. Occupation: farmer.

Abner married Emma Lundstrom, 1 Apr 1869, in Menard Co., IL. Born, circa 1846, in
Indiana. Census: 24 Jun 1880, Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.. IL; ED131 SH24.

The children of Abner and Emma Lundstrom Engle were:

i. Nellie^ Engle. Born, circa 1865, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.. IL Census:

24 Jun 1880, in Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED131 SH24.

ii. Michael Engle. Born, circa 1868, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.. IL Census:
24 Jun 1880, in Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED131 SH24.

iii. Pearl Engle. Born, circa 1870, in Greenview Pet., Menard Co., IL Census: 24 Jun
1880, in Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED131 SH24.

iv. Abner Engle. Born, circa 1872, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL Census: 24
Jun 1880, in Sweetwater. Greenview Pet., Menard Co., IL: ED131 SH24.

55. Elizabeth® Engle (Melissa "Elizabeth"®, Leonard^, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 26
Mar 1846. in Menard Co., IL. Resided in Athens Village, Menard Co., IL.

Elizabeth married William Claypool, 30 Sep 1863, in Menard Co., IL®^ Born. 14 Mar 1831. in
Menard Co.,IL. Died, 2 Feb 1867. in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Occupation; farmer; livestock
raiser.

The son of William and Elizabeth Engle Claypool was;

i. Edward Evert‘d Claypool. Born. 19 Jul 1865, in Greenview Precinct. Menard Co..
IL. Resided, 1905, in Menard Co., IL. Occupation: stock business. He married
Emma Simmons, daughter of A. P. Simmons and Nancy Stackhouse, 23 Jul
1899, in Menard Co., IL^L

The Past and Present of Menard County, Illinois, page 417, provided the
following:

Edward Evert Claypool. son of William and Elizabeth Claypool, pursued his
more specifically literary education in Greenview and afterward attended Brown’s
Business College of Jacksonville. He then returned to the farm and has since
conducted a general stock business, buying and selling horses, mules and cattle, but
making a specialty of the first. He ships a carload of horses and mules each week
and employs three men in buying horses. His business has reached extensive
proportions and is profitable, his sales annually returning to him a good income. He
ships to St. Louis and Chicago, but finds the former city the best marked for mules, a
larger number of mules being sold there annually than in any other market of the
world. He has a barn that will contain one hundred and twenty head of horses and
mules, and his other equipments on his farm are in keepmg with that fine structure.
He also has from one to two carloads of Aberdeen Angus cattle upon his farm all the
time. In 1890 he erected a nice residence on the farm, which he now occupies....

...In his polictical affiliation Mr. Claypool is a Democrat and for two terms he
served on the school board, but has never sought office as his business affairs have
fully occupied his time and in the development of his business he has found ample
incentive for the exercise of this powers-and the employment of his best efforts. He
affiliates with the Christian church of Greenview.

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56. Jane "Jennie”® Whipp (Amanda J. "Mandy”® . Leonard^. John®. Harmonas^. Harmonasi). Born.
3 Apr 1835. in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL®^. Died. 19 Mar 1896. Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL®',
Buried, Sugar Grove Cem. Census: 10 Sep 1850. Menard Co.. IL; p. 295. Census: 1880, Menard Co.. IL.
p. 124.

Jennie married John W. Pitts. 28 Feb 1855, in Sangamon Co., IL. Born, 2 Oct 1829. in
Maryland. Died, 15 Mar 1898®'^, Menard Co., IL. Buried. Sugar Grove Cem. Census: 1880. Menard Co..
IL. p. 124. Occupation: farmer.

The children of John W. and Jane Whipp Pitts were:

i. Hilary'^ R. Pitts. Born, 18 May 1857, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died 25 Sep
1850, in Menard Co.. IL. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem.

ii. Rosa Pitts. Born, 22 Jan 1859, in Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL. Died 10 Aug 1922.
Buried in Sugar Grove Cem. Occupation; teacher.

iii. Minnie Frances Pitts. Born, 1 Jan 1861, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died, 14
Jul 1928, in Athens Menard Co., IL. Buried, Sugar Grove Cem. She married
Eugene Upton Zellers, 21 Mar 1881, in Petersburg, Menard Co., IL.

iv. Julia Pitts. Born, 29 Oct 1863, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died. 3 Dec 1863.
in Menard Co., IL.

V. Sarah E. Pitts. Born, 4 Sep 1869, in Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL. Died. 11 Jan
1873. Buried, Sugar Grove Cem.

vi. John Pitts. Born, (11 Jan 1873), in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died, 30 Jan
1931. Resided: Los Angeles. Los Angeles Co., CA.

57. Ehzabeth® Whipp (Amanda J. "Mandy"® , Leonard^, John®, Harmonas®, Harmonas^). Born, 7
Jun 1838, Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died, 16 Feb 1917®'^, Sugar Grove Twp., Menard Co., IL.
Buried, 18 Feb 1917, Akire-Engle Cem. Census: 10 Sep 1850, Menard Co., IL; p. 295. Census: Aug
1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL: p. 887.

Elizabeth married Valmore David Olds, son of Lyman William and Rhoda Olds, and brother of
her stepfather. 15 Nov 1854. Born. 28 Jun 1832. in Indiana. Died. 14 May 1912®'^. Sweetwater.
Menard Co., IL. Buried. Alkire-Engie Cemetery. Census: Aug 1860, in Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL, p.
887. Occupation; farmer.

The children of Valmore and Elizabeth Whipp Olds were:

i. Melissa^ Olds, Born, 1856, Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL. Died, 12 Jan 1859.

ii. John Wesley'^ Olds. Born, 23 Mar 1857. in Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL. Died 12
Sep 1933, Sherman. Grayson Co., TX. Census; Aug 1860. in Sweetwater. Menard
Co.. IL; p. 887. He married Rosetta Permelia Foster. 25 Dec 1879, Menard Co., IL.

iii. Harriet E. Olds. Born, 1859. in Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL. Census: Aug 1860. in
Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL: p. 887.

iv. Lucy C. Olds. Born, circa May 1860, in Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL. Census:
Aug 1860, in Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL; p. 887.

V. William H. Olds. Born, circa 1862/3. Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL. Died, 15 Apr
1902. He married Lavina Alkire. 25 Oct 1882, Menard Co.. IL.

vi. Leonard Olds.

vii. Edward Everett Olds. Born, 1866, Sweetwater, Menard Co,, IL.

viii. female Olds.

ix. Lewis E. Olds. Born. 1870, Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL. He married Emma
Whitty.

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191

58. Benjamin Franklin® Whipp. (Amanda J.
"Mandy"®, Leonard‘S, John®, Harmonas®, Harmonas^).
Born, 20 Mar 1840, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL.
Died, 23 Dec 1932, in Pomona Los Angeles Co., IL.
Buried. 24 Dec 1932, in Pomona Valley Memorial
Park. Census: 3 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard
Co., IL; p. 888. Census: 26 Aug 1870, in Tallula,
Menard (5o., IL; p. 12. Census: 1900, at 933 N. Garey
St., Pomona, San Jose Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA.
Occupation: merchant, stock raiser.

Benjamin married Lucy Jane Callaway,
daughter of William Dudley Callaway and Amanda
Jane Wigginton, 3 Jan 1861, in Menard Co., IL.
Born, 30 Mar 1843, in Menard Co., IL. Died, 13 May
1929, in Pomona. CA. Buried, 15 May 1929, in
Pomona Valley Memorial Park. Census: 26 Aug 1870,
In Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 12. Census; 1900, at 933
N. Garey St., Pomona, San Jose Twp., Los Angeles Co.,
CA.;ED127 SH7.

From the History of Nodaway County, Missouri, p. 98, came the following;

B. F. WHIPP

farmer and stock feeder, section 22, is a native of Menard County, Illinois, and was born on the 20th of
March 1840. He spent his boyhood days and received a good education in his native state, and began his
mercantile life at Sweetwater, Tllinois. when at the age of fourteen years. He clerked for an uncle till he
was seventeen years old, then carried on business for himself, and thus continued till 1871, when he sold
out and moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, purchasing 320 acres of land, and devoting his time to the
live stock interest. During nine months of the year 1875 he was engaged in the mercantile business at
Graham, although his chief interests were at the farm. His reputation as a successfxU agriculturalist,
stock raiser and feeder may be inferred from the success which has attended his career. Mr, W. has
manifested a commendable public spiritedness, and has proved himself a man of good, sound judgment,
and of large practical experience. His neighbors and those who have dealings with him find a man honest
in business, fair in transactions, social in his relations and benevolent in his disposition. He is now owner
of some 900 acres of finely improved land under a high state of cultivation, with an excellent residence
and out buildings...

Further biographical information concerning his days in California came from a granddaughter,
Beverly Long:

In the earliest Pomona days, Mr. Whipp conducted a general store on Second Street. Receipt
pads give the location as "nearly opposite Brown's Hotel.”

He was a stern man, short in stature, and slight of build, successful in business, and with
prospering lands. Severe in discipline of his many children, he nevertheless was very generous as they, in
turn, established homes of their own.

The well worn covers of his several editions testify to his devoted reading of the Bible. He
belonged to the Christian church, and built, or helped to build, many churches in his lifetime some on his
own land, given for this purpose.

His ledger notes reflect his interest in elements, nature and astronomy. He spent many nights
■with his telescope, in the cupola of the house, obser-ving the stars. He kept a daily log of weather
conditions and temperatures, and devoted hours to maintaining a greenhouse, or tending exotic plants in
the garden.

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The eleven daughters of Benjamin Franklin and Mary Jane Callaway Whipp
center, Mary Jane Callaway; beginning at 6 o'clock and progressing clockwise;
Eotta May, Sally Catherine, Flora Bell, Elizabeth Jane, Amanda Ida, Lucy Elsie,
Bertha Grace, Melissa Frances, Effie Juliette, Carrie Irene, Ella

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193

Home of Benjamin and Lucy Callaway Whipp
North. Garey Avenue at Jefferson Street, Pomona, California

The children of Benjamin and Lucy Callaway Whipp were:

i. William Wesley‘S Whipp. Born, 29 Jan 1862, in Tallula, Menard Co.. IL. Died. 25

Jul 1863.

86 ii. Ella Mary‘S Whipp.

iii. Flora BeUe^ Whipp. Born, 3 Oct 1865, in Tallula, Menard Co.. IL.. Died. 19 Jan
1944. Buried, in Pomona Valley Memorial Park. Census: 1900, at 933 N. Garey St.,
Pomona, San Jose Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA; ED127 SH7. Census: 26 Aug 1870,
in TaUula, Menard Co., IL; p. 12. Census: 1910, in Pomona, San Jose Twp., Las
Angeles Co., CA; ED333-Family 208. Occupation: U. S. Post Office.

87 iv. John Franklin Whipp.

88 V. Sarah "Sally" Catherine Whipp.

vi. Amanda Ida Whipp. Born. 10 Oct 1871. in Nodaway Co.. MO. Died, 24 Nov 1966.
Buried, in Pomona Valley Memorial Park. Census: 1900, at 933 N. Garey St.,
Pomona. San Jose Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA.; ED127 SH7. Census: 1910 , in
Pomona, San Jose Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA; 058-0333-0208. Census: Jan 1920. at
172 Jefferson St.. Pomona. Los Angeles Co., CA.; ED596 SH3. Occupation; U.S.
Post Office.

89 vii. Carrie Irene Whipp.

viii. Elizabeth Jane Whipp. Born. 4 Oct 1875, in Nodaway Co., MO.

90 ix. Bertha Grace "Birdie"'^ Whipp.

91 X. Ernest Charles^ Whipp.

xi. Melissa Frances Whipp. Born. 24 Nov 1881, in Nodaway Co., MO. Died, 17 Jan
1970. in Newport Beach, Orange Co.. CA. Buried, 20 Jan 1970, in Pomona Valley
Memorial Park. Census: 1900, at 933 N. Garey St., Pomona. San Jose Twp., Los
Angeles Co., CA.; EDI27 SH7. Census: 1910, in Pomona. San Jose Twp.. Los
Angeles Co.. CA; 058-0333-0208. Census: 5 Jan 1920. at 172 Jefferson St.. Pomona.
Los Angeles Co.. CA: ED 596 SH3.. Occupation: employed by the Pomona Water
Dept.

92 xii. "Effie Juliet Whipp.

xiii.stillborn male Whipp. Born 15 May 1887.

93 xiv, Lucy "Elsie" Whipp.

94 XV. Lotta May Whipp.

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59. Leonard Adam® Whipp (Amanda J. "Mandy”® . Leonard^, John®. Harmonas®. Harmonas^).
Born, 29 Jan 1845. in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL®L Died, 31 Jan 1920. in Petersburg. Menard Co..
IL®^. Buried, Rose HJls Cem.. Petersburg, Menard Co., IL. Census: 10 Sep 1850. Menard Co., IL: p.
295, Census: 20 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL: p. 914. Occupation: real estate broker,
merchant, attorney.

Leonard married Sally BeU Callaway, 27 Jan 1867, in Menard Co., IL.

Leonard Adam and Sally Bell Callaway Whipp

The children of Leonard and Sally Callaway Whipp were::

i. infant'^ Whipp. Born. 18 Dec 1867. in Petersburg, Menard Co.. IL. Died, in

infancy.

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ii. Leslie Homer Whipp. Born. 14 Sep 1870, in Petersburg, Menard Co.. IL. Died 20
Dec 1947, in Menard Co., IL. He married Myrtle Blane. 9 Oct 1895. in Menard
Co., IL. They were divorced.

iii. Ora Melissa Whipp. Born, 12 Dec 1872. in Petersburg, Menard Co., IL. Died. 1
Feb 1952, in Petersburg, Menard Co., IL. Buried, Rose Hills Cem.. Petersburg. She
married Edwin S. Waterbury, 2 Dec 1894, Petersburg, Menard Co.. IL.

iv. Ellis Dudley Whipp. Born, 26 Feb 1875, in Petersburg, Menard Co.. IL. Died, 13
Jan 1951, in Petersburg, Menard Co., IL. He married Jessie Helen Weaver. 24
Jun 1903, in Petersburg, Menard Co., IL. Born, 1877. Died, 1965.

V. Marshall D. Whipp. Born, 13 Jan 1877, in Petersburg, Menard Co. IL. Died, 25
Oct '1927. Resided: August 1911, Denver, Denver Co.. CO. He married Edna
Stradley, 5 Apr 1900, in Menard Co., IL.

vi. NeUie Grace Whipp. Born, 27 Sep 1881, in Petersburg, Menard Co.. IL. Died. 1
Mar 1962. Resided: Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She married Paul E. Watson. 19 Oct
1909, Menard Co., IL.

vii. Virgil Orville Whipp. Born, 7 Feb 1889, in Petersburg, Menard Co.. IL. Died, 7
Apr 1951, in Petersburg, Menard Co., IL. Buried, Rose Hihs Cem., Petersburg.
Occupation: Probate Judge of Menard Co., IL. He married Ailee Myrtle
McMichael, 2 Jan 1917, in Petersburg, Menard Co., IL.

vm.Girhe Whipp. Born, 9 Aug 1896, in Petersburg, Menard Co.. IL. Died, 12 Jan
1899, in Petersburg, Menard Co., IL.

60. John Wesley "Jack"® Whipp (Amanda J.

"Mandy"® , Leonard‘S, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^).

Born, 14 Oct 1846, near Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL.

Died, 7 Sep 1881, in Petersburg, Menard Co., IL, of
typhoid fever. Buried, 8 Sep 1881, Rose Hill Cem.,

Petersburg. Census: 10 Sep 1850, Menard Co., IL; 295.

Census: 20 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL:
p. 914. Census: 26 Aug 1870, in TaUula, Menard Co.,

IL; p. 12B. Census: 1880, in Greenview, Menard Co.,

IL; ED 132 SH23. Occupation: dry goods business of
Hurd & Whipp.

John married Ellen Frances Martin, daughter
of James Martin, 3 Nov 1868. in Illinois. Born, 13 Mar
1850, in Menard Co., IL. Died, 23 Jun 1930, in
Petersburg, Menard Co., IL. Buried, Rose HiUs Cem.,

Petersburg. Census; 26 Aug 1870, in TaUula, Menard
Co.. IL; p. 12B. Census; 1880, in Greenview, Menard
Co., IL; ED 132 SH23. Occupation: seamstress.

The children of John and EUen Martin Whipp

were:

i. Martin Wesley^ Whipp. Born, 9 Sep 1869, in TaUula Menard Co.. IL. Died. 4 Mar
1889, Petersburg, Menard Co., IL. Buried, Rose HilLs Cem., Petersburg. Census; 26
Aug 1870, in TaUula. Menard Co., IL: p. 12B. Census: 1880, in Greenview, Menard
Co.. IL; ED132SH23.

ii. Carrie Drucilla Whipp. Born. 29 Jun 1873. Menard Co.. IL. Died. 21 Dec 1878,
Greenview. Menard Co.. IL. Buried. Rose HiUs Cem., Petersburg.

iii. Charles Leonard Whipp. Born, 19 Mar 1875, Menard Co.. IL. Died. 18 Aug 1876,
Menard Co., IL. Buried, Rose Hills Cem., Petersburg.

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iv. Mary Belle Whipp. Born, 2 Aug 1878. in Greenview, Menard Co.. IL. Died. 12
Sep 1938, in Springfield. Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 1880, in Greenview, Menard
Co., IL; ED132 SH23. She married Clifford G. Brown, 21 Feb 1935.

V. Larmon Robert Whipp. Born, 28 Sep 1880. Greenview. Menard Co.. IL. Died, 18
Dec 1958, Petersburg, Menard Co., IL. He married Bessie Lemore Nance, 18 Oct
1905.

61. Charles Daniel® Olds. (Amanda J. "Mandy"® , Leonard^, John®. Harmonas®, Harmonas^). Born.
Apr 1861. 18 Jun 1900 Census: 18 Jun 1900, Barnard, Grant Twp., Nodaway Co., MO. ED98.
Occupation; farmer.

Charles married Lucinda, surname unknown, circa 1886. Born. Sep 1859. Census; 18 Jun
1900, Barnard, Grant Twp., Nodaway Co., MO. ED98.

The children of Charles D. and Lucinda Olds were;

i. Lambert^ Olds. Born, Sep 1887. Census: 18 Jun 1900, Barnard. Grant Twp.,
Nodaway Co., MO; ED98.

ii. Mary Olds. Born, July 1888. Census; 18 Jun 1900, Barnard, Grant Twp..
Nodaway Co., MO; ED98.

iii. Lawrence Olds. Born, Oct. 1890. Census: 18 Jun 1900, Barnard. Grant Twp..
Nodaway Co., MO; ED98.

iv. Eugene Olds. Born, Aug 1893. Census: 18 Jun 1900, Barnard. Grant Twp..
Nodaway Co., MO; ED98.

V. Edwin Olds. Born, Feb 1896. Census: 18 Jun 1900, Barnard. Grant Twp..
Nodaway Co., MO; ED98.

vi. (Lillian) Olds. Born, Sep 1898. Census: 18 Jun 1900, Barnard, Grant Twp.,
Nodaway Co., MO; ED98.

62. Elizabeth Catherine.® Alkire (Milem® , Leonard^, John®, Harmonas®, Harmonas^). Born. 7 Dec
1848, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL®^. Died, 14 Dec 1918, in Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL.
Census; 10 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 295. Census: 20 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL:
p. 914. Census: 5 Aug 1870, Tallula, Menard Co., IL: p. lOB.

Elizabeth married Mathias Lundquist. circa 1879. Born, June 1833, in Sweden. Died, 1913.
in Menard Co.. IL. Occupation; farmer.

Mathias had a daughter, Nina H., from a first marriage, born December 1873. Mathias was
naturalized in 1866.

The son of Mathias and Elizabeth Alkire Lundquist was:

95 i. Milem Alkire^ Lundquist.

63. Franklin Vincent® Alkire (Milem® , Leonard‘S, John®, Harmonas®, Harmonas^). Born. 24 Apr
1853, in Sugar Grove Precinct. Menard Co., IL®^. Census: 20 Aug 1860. in Sweetwater, Menard Co..
IL: p. 914. Census: 5 Aug 1870, Tallula. Menard Co.. IL; p. lOB. Census. 14 Jun 1880, Sugar Grove
Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED135 SH12. Occupation: farmer. ,

Franklin married Mary M., surname unknown. Born, circa 1855. in Illinois. Census. 14 Jun
1880, Sugar Grove Precinct. Menard Co.. IL: ED135 SH12.

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197

Franklin and Mary had the following children.

i. Alma Alkire. Born, circa 1878. in Sugar Grove Pet., Menard Co.. IL. Census:
14 Jun 1880, in Sugar Grove Precinct 18, Menard Co., IL; ED135 SH12.

ii. Milem J. Alkire. Born, circa 1879, in Twp. 18, Menard Co.. IL. Census; 14 Jun
1880, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED135 SH12.

64. Thomas H.® Alkire (Milem® , Leonard^, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born. 11 Aug 1859. in
Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., Died, 1929. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem.. Menard Co., IL.

Census: 5 Aug 1870, Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. lOB. Census: 14 Jun 1880, in Sugar Grove Precinct.
Menard Co., IL; ED135 SH12. Census; 8 Jun 1900, Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED70 SH4.
Census: 21 Apr 1910, Menard Co., IL; ED82 Family 84. Census: 4 Jan 1920. Sugar Grove Precinct,
Menard Co., IL; ED105 SH3B. Occupation: farmer.

Thomas married, first, Melinda Propst, 14 Apr 1880. Born, 26 Mar 1855. Died, 28 May 1905.
Buried in Sugar Grove Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 14 Jun 1880, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard
Co., IL; ED135 SH12. Census; 8 Jun 1900, Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED70 SH4.

Thomas married, second, Jessie Smick, 1 Jan 1907, in Menard Co., IL. Born, 1861. Died, 15
Jan 1947. Buried in Indian Point Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 21 Apr 1910, Menard Co., IL; ED82
Family 84. Census: 4 Jan 1920, Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED105 SH3B.

The children of Thomas H. and Melinda Propst Alkire were:

i. Homer D"^. Alkire. Born, 15 Jul 1882, Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL.

Died, 16 Jul 1887. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem., Menard Co., IL.
ti. Raymond H. Alkire. Born, Jan 1888, Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Died,
1967. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 8 Jun 1900,
Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED80 SH4. Census; 21 Apr 1910. Menard
Co., IL; ED82 Family 84. Census; 12 Jan 1920. Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co.,
IL; ED105 SH5. Raymond married Mary N. Bauer, 17 Jan 1917, in Menard Co.,
IL. Born, 6 Jan 1893, in Illinois. Died, 27 Oct 1947. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem.,
Menard Co., IL. Census: 12 Jan 1920, Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co.. IL:
ED105 SH5.

65. Alvin "David"® Alkire (Milem® , Leonard‘S, John®. Harmonas®, Harmonas^). Born, 2 Jul 1862.
in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL Census: 5 Aug 1870, Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. lOB. Census;
14 Jun 1880. in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED135 SH12. Census: 12 Jun 1900, in
Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED80 SH5. Occupation: farmer.

Alvin David married Margaret M., surname unknown (Primm?). Born, Mar 1868, in Illinois.
Census: 12 Jun 1900, in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED80 SH5.

Alvin David and Margaret Alkire had the following children;

i. Ella P.'^ Alkire. Born. Jun 1889. in Sweetwater Precinct. Menard Co.. IL. Census:
12 Jun 1900. in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED80 SH5.

ii. Primm Alkire. Born. Oct 1891. in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co.. IL. Census;
12 Jun 1900, in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED80 SH5.

iii. Mildred Alkire, Born. Jul 1896, in Sweetwater Precinct. Menard Co.. IL. Census:
12 Jun 1900, in Sweetwater Precinct. Menard Co., IL; ED80 SH5.

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66. MUem "Clark"® Alkire (Milem^ , Leonard^. John®, Harmonas®, Harmonas^). Born. 7 Feb 1865.
in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL^®. Died. 9 Dec 1942. in Menard Co.. IL^®. Buried in Sugar
Grove Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 5 Aug 1870, Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. lOB Census; 14 Jun
1880, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED135 SH12. Census: 16 Jun 1900. Sweetwater
Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED80 SH8. Census: 20 Apr 1910, Sugar Grove Precinct. Menard Co.. IL:
ED82 Family 71. Census: 3 Jan 1920, Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co.. IL; ED105 SH2. Occupation:
landlord, truck farmer.

Clark married Eliza A. Baney, 26 Jan 1887, in Menard Co., IL. Born: 18 Apr 1866. in Illinois.
Died, 28 Feb 1935. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 16 Jun 1900. Sweetwater
Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED80 SH8. Census: 20 Apr 1910, Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL;
ED82 Family 71. Census: 3 Jan 1920, Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED105 SH2.

Clark and Eliza Baney Alkire had a daughter;

i. female'^ Alkire. Born, 1888, Menard Co., IL. Died. 1888. Buried in Sugar Grove
Cem., Menard Co., IL.

Home of MUem Clark and Eliza Baney Alkire

67. Nancy Jane® Alkire (David Arthur®. Leonard‘S, John®, Harmonas®. Harmonas^).'^® Born. 15 Apr
1871, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died, 22 Sep 1954, Olathe, Johnson Co., KS.

Nancy married John William Goff son of Edward Harvey Goff and Sarah Ann Turley, 10 Feb
1889. in Barnard. Nodaway Co., MO. Born. 2 Oct 1868. in Illinois. Died, 27 Feb 1947. in Olathe.
Johnson Co., KS.

The children of John and Nancy Alkire Goff were:

i. infant*^ Goff Born, 30 Jan 1891, in Nodaway Co., MO. Died, 4 Feb 1891, in
Nodaway Co., MO.

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199

96 ii. Lillie Evalina*^ Goff.

iii. LesHe Edward Goff Born, 7 Jun 1894. in Barnard Nodaway Co., MO. Died, 18
Nov 1895, in Barnard, Nodaway Co., MO.

68. WiUiam P.® Alkire (John Davis®, Leonard‘S, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^)."^®. Born, 7 Feb
1862®2, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died, 13 Apr 1937®^. Resided: Dumont CO.

William married Mary C. "MoUy", surname unknown, 14 Feb 1891®^.

The children of Wdliam P. and Mary C. Alkire were:

i. Earl Alkire.

ii. Leonard Alkire.

69. John Davis Alkire (John Davis®, Leonard^, John®. Harmonas^, Harmonas^).^*^ Born, 31 Aug
1866®^, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died, 5 Jul 1934®^. Census: 5 Aug 1870, Tailula, Menard Co.,
IL; p. lOB. Resided: 1909 in Denver, CO.

John married Frances MoUie E., surname unknown, 2 Dec 1887®^.

The children of John and Frances Alkire were;

i. John Davis^ Alkire.

ii. Florence Alkire. She married Ed Moore.

iii. Robert Alkire.

iv. James Alkire.

70. Eva A.® Alkire (John Davis®, Leonard^, John®, Harmonas®, Harmonas^). Born. 20 Sep 1868®®,
in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died, 15 Dec 1951®®, in Ohn Hotel, Denver, Denver Co., CO. Buried.
Fairmont Cem. Census: 5 Aug 1870, TaUula, Menard Co., IL; p. lOB.

Eva married Charles Edwin Summerton, son of John Summerton and Frances Schrock, 24
Sep 1890®®. Born, 31 Oct, 1860, Ashland, Ashland Co., OH®®. Died 8 Jan 1929. Denver, Denver Co..
CO®®.

The children of Charles and Eva Alkire Summerton were:

i. Kent Alkire^ Summerton. Born. 20 Sep 1898. in Denver, Denver Co., CO®®. Died.
5 Feb 1930, in Denver. Denver Co., CO®®. Kent married Grace McNamara. 7 Apr
1915®®. No issue.

ii. Caroline Summerton. Born, 14 May 1899, in Denver. Denver Co., CO®®. Died, 21
Oct 1933. in Denver, Denver Co.. CO®®. Caroline married Frank A. Brown, 21
Apr 1921®®. No issue.

97 iii. John Alkire Summerton. Born, 2 Jun 1901, in Denver, Denver Co., CO®®. Died.

24 Apr 1955, in Denver, Denver Co., CO®®. John married Myrtle E. Gill. 23 Jun
1926®®.

98 iv. Evelyn A. Summerton.

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71. Henry "James"® Alkire (John Davis®, Leonard‘S, John®, Harmonas®. Harmonas^). Born. 11 Apr
1871®2, in Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL. Died. 19 Feb 1933®^, in Denver, Denver Co.. CO.

Henry married Anna Royal. 7 Jun 1901®^. Their children were:

i. Josephine^ Alkire.

99 ii. Mary Belle Alkire.

100 iii. Royal Alkire.

72. Catherine M. "Kate"® Alkire (John Davis®, Leonard‘S, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^) Born. 26
Mar 1879®2, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died, Nov 1958®^. Resided in 1909 in Denver, Denver Co..
CO.

Catherine married George Hauser, 14 Nov 1900. George and Caterine Alkire Hauser had a

son:

i. James Hauser.

73. Thomas Jackson® Alkire (David H.®, John Nave^, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born. 26
Sep 1852, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Died, 12 Sep 1921. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem.,
Menard Co., IL. Census: 3 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 885. Census: 26 Aug 1870,
Tallula. Menard Co., IL; p. 12. Census: 23 Jun 1880, in Sweetwater Village. Menard Co., IL: ED131
SH23. Census: 8 Jun 1900, Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL: ED30 SH4. Census: 18 Apr 1910, Ssugar
Grove, Menard Co., IL; ED82 Family 36. Census: Jan 1900, Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co.. IL;
ED105 SHI. Occupation: farmer, merchant.

Thomas married Josephine Engle, daughter of John T. Engle and Sara A. Sykes, 19 Jul 1877.

in Menard Co., IL. . Born, 22 Mar 1857. Died, 20 Dec 1916. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem., Menard Co..
IL. Census: 23 Jun 1880, in Sweetwater Village. Menard Co., IL; ED131 SH23. Census; 8 Jun 1900.
Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL; ED30 SH4. Census: 18 Apr 1910, Sugar Grove. Menard Co., IL; ED82
Family 36.

The children of Thomas and Josephine Engle Alkire were:

i. Effie^ L. Alkire. Born, circa 1879, in Sweetwater Village, Menard Co.. IL. Census:
23 Jun 1880, in Sweetwater Village, Menard Co., IL; ED131 SH23. She married

Frank Neat.

101 ii. Merritt Jerome "Jerry"'^ Alkire.

iii. Edith Sarah Alkire. Born. 2 Apr 1887. Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL. Census: 8
June 1900, Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL; ED80 SH4.

iv. infant Alkire. Died, before 1910.

74. Theodore.® Alkire (David H.®. John Nave^, John®, Harmonas®, Harmonas^).. Born. Oct 1860. in
Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Census: 26 Aug 1870, in Tallula. Menard Co., IL; p. 12. Census;
Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED131 SH8. Census: 14 Jun 1900, in 3rd Ward of Athens,
Menard Co., IL; ED70 SH15. Census: 1910. Cantrall. Menard Co.. IL; ED168 SH46. Occupation: day
laborer.

Theodore married Lulu, surname unknown. Born. Jan 1865. in Missouri. Census: 14 Jun
1900. in 3rd Ward of Athens, Menard Co., IL: ED70 SH15. Census: 1910. Cantrall. Menard Co., IL:
ED 168 SH46.

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The children of Theodore and Lulu Alkire were:

i. Mabel F.^ Alkire. Born, Feb 1884. Menard Co.. IL. Census; 14 Jun 1900. in 3rd
Ward of Athens, Menard Co., IL; ED70 SH15.

ii. Ernest C. Alkire. Born, Jan 1887, Menard Co., IL. Census; 14 Jun 1900, in 3rd
Ward of Athens, Menard Co., IL; ED70 SH15.

iii. Ethel E. Alkire. Born, Oct 1890. Menard Co., IL. Census; 14 Jun 1900, in 3rd
Ward of Athens, Menard Co., IL; ED70 SH15.

iv. Merritt C. Alkire, male. Born, Oct 1890, Menard Co.. IL. Census: 14 Jun 1900. in
3rd Ward of Athens, Menard Co., IL; ED70 SH15.

V. Goldie B. Alkire. Born, Mar 1893, Menard Co., IL. Census: 14 Jun 1900. in 3rd
Ward of Athens. Menard Co., IL; ED70 SH15.

vi. Blanche E. Alkire. Born. Aug 1896, Menard Co., IL. Census; 14 Jun 1900. in 3rd
Ward of Athens, Menard Co., IL; ED70SH15. Census, 1910, Cantrall, Menard Co.,
IL; ED 168 Family 46.

vii. Nellie M. Alkire. Born, Jan 1899, Menard Co., IL. Census; 14 Jun 1900. in 3rd
Ward of Athens, Menard Co., IL; ED70 SH15. Census, 1910. Cantrall, Menard Co.,
IL; ED 168 Family 46.

vm.Elsie Alkire. Born, circa 1903, Cantrall, Menard Co., IL. Census. 1910. Cantrall.
Menard Co., IL; ED168 Famdy 46.

ix. Irma Alkire. Born, circa 1905, Cantrall, Menard Co.. IL. Census, 1910. Cantrall.
Menard Co., IL; ED 168 Family 46.

X. Elmer Alkire. Born, circa 1906, Cantrall, Menard Co., IL. Census, 1910. Cantrall.
Menard Co., IL; ED168 Family 46.

xi. Carl Alkire. Born, circa 1908, Cantrall, Menard Co., IL. Census. 1910. Cantrall,
Menard Co., IL; ED168 Family 46.

xii. female Alkire. Born, 1910, Cantrall, Menard Co., IL. Census, 1910, Cantrall,
Menard Co., IL; ED 168 Famdy 46.

75. Charles.® Gibbs (Louisa® , John Nave'^, John®, Harmonas®, Harmonas^). Born, 27 Jun 1851 or
1852, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.. IL®^ Census; 14 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL;
p. 903. Census: 2 Sep 1870, Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 23. Census: 1 Jun 1880, in Greenview Precinct.
Menard Co.. IL; ED131 SHll. Census; 1900, 429 N. McLean St., Lincoln, Logan Co., IL; ED30 SH21.
Occupation: farmer.

Charles married Mary, surname unknown. Born, Jul 1853, in Prussia. Census: 1 Jun 1880. in
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED131 SHll. Census: 1900, 429 N. McLean St., Lincoln. Logan
Co., IL: ED30 SH2L

Charles and Mary Gibbs had the following chddren:

102 i. Franldin'^ Gibbs.

103 ii. Tobias^ Gibbs.

id. Cora Gibbs. Born, circa 1876. in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.. IL. Census, 1
Jun 1880, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED131 SHll.
iv. Nora Gibbs. Born, Mar 1878. in Greenview Precinct. Menard Co., IL. Census, 1
Jun 1880. in Greenview Precinct Menard Co., IL; ED131 SHI 1. Census: 1900. 429
N. McLean, Lincoln, Logan Co., IL; ED30 SH21.

V. Carl Gibbs. Born, Feb 1879, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Census, 1
Jun 1880, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Go.. IL; ED131 SHI 1. Census: 1900, 429
N. McLean. Lincoln, Logan Co.. IL: ED30 SH21.
vi. Spencer Gibbs. Born, Jan 1882, in Illinois. Census: 1900, 429 N. McLean. Lincoln.
Logan Co.. IL: ED30 SH2L

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vii. Charles Gibbs. Born. Jul 1884. in Illinois. Census: 1900. 429 N. McLean. Lincoln,
Logan Co., IL; ED30 SH21.

viii. Frederick Gibbs. Born. Dec 1886, in Illinois. Census: 1900. 429 N. McLean,
Lincoln, Logan Co., IL: ED30 SH21.

ix. Bessie Gibbs. Born, Jul 1890, in lUiniois. Census: 1900. 429 N. McLean. Lincoln.
Logan Co., IL; ED30 SH21.

X. Leota Gibbs. Born, May 1893, in liliniois. Census: 1900. 429 N. McLean. Lincoln,
Logan Co., IL; ED30 SH21.

76. Stephen "James"® Alkire (Riley C.®. William Nave^ . John^, Harmonas^. Harmonas^ Born,
circa 1876, in Jacksonville, .Morgan Co., IL. Census: 1880, E. College Ave., Jacksonville. Morgan Co..
IL: ED169 SH50. Census: 1910, Morgan Co., IL; ED104 Family 233. Census: Jan 1920. 349 E. College
Ave., Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL; ED132 SHIO.

James married Frances E., surname unknown. Born, circa 1879. in Illinois. Census: 1910,
Morgan Co., IL; ED104 Family 233. Census: Jan 1920, 349 E. College Ave., Jacksonville, Morgan Co.,
IL: ED132 SHIO.

James and Frances E. Alkire had a son:

i. Riley J.'^ Alkire. Born, circa 1904. Census; 1910, Morgan Co., IL: ED104 Family
233. Census: Jan 1920, 349 E. College Ave., Jacksonville, Morgan Co.. IL: ED 132
SHIO.

77. Emily Florence® Alkire (John Henderson®, William Nave^ , John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^).
Born, May 1865, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Census: 28 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co.. IL: p.
14. Census: 23 Jun 1880, in Sweetwater, Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED131 SH23. Also,
Census; 14 Jun 1880, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED135 SH12, servant of F. V. Alkire.
Census: 4 Jun 1900, Greenview, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SH2.

Emily married John A. Petrie, 13 Nov 1884, in Menard Co., IL. Born, May 1850, in Kentucky,
Occupation: Illinois state legislator; insurance agent. Census: 4 Jun 1900, Greenview, Menard Co., IL;
ED72 SH2. John married, first Samantha Pierce, 10 Feb 1876, at Lincoln. IL. Samantha died in
September of 1883. By his first marriage John Petrie had two children; Nina Edith and Mabel Eva.

Past and Present of Menard County, pages 547-549. provided biographical information
concerning Mr. Petrie. An excerpt was as follows:

...Mr. Petrie and Hon. John C. Young, of Mason, were nominated for the [32nd senatorial district]
legislature. ..Mr. Petrie was elected by a large majority, and in January. 1901. entered upon his duties.
His record in the forty-second general assembly was a clean, honest, business record, where he was ever
on the alert, looking after the best interests of his constituents, working for good and working and voting
against all vicious and unworthy measures. He was appointed on the following committees: fish and
game, insurance, mines and mining, public charities, and roads and bridges. By his courteous treatment
and gentlemanly bearing he made many friends among Republican as well as Democratic members,..,

...In the forty-third assembly he became an active worker and was appointed on the committees
on rules, insurance, mines and mining, roads and bridges, revenue, appropriations, education,
horticulture, and public buildings and grounds....

...Mr. Petrie belongs to Greenview Lodge. No. 563. A.F. & A.M.. and has always been one of its
most active and influential members. He has filled all the various stations and served the lodge as
master several times. He is a member of De Witt Chapter, No. 119. R.A.M., and St. Aldemai'
Commandery, No. 47, K.T., and has the distinction of having been elected eminent commander of the
commandery the next year after being made a Sir Knight. He is also a charter member of the Modern

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Woodmen of America, belonging to Tree Camp. NO. 178, of Greenview, and the Fraternal Reaerve Life
Association, No. 48, of Greenview....

...Mrs. Petrie is a lady of sterling qualities, an advocate of the true and right, a disbeliever in the
shams and an avowed enemy to the evils in life, and especially to the abuses and frivolities of the social
world. She loves her family, and the loyalty of her son and his rapid progress in his school life and the
honors he has won are especially due to her untiring oversight of his life and work.

Mr. Petrie is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, of which body he has been an
elder and officer for several years. He is a regular attendant at the services of the Sunday-school and
church and has taught a class for many years, very seldom failing to be present. His wife and three
children are also members of the same church. He is strong in his convictions of right and wrong, but
liberal in his views and never infringes on the rights of others. Devoted to his family, attached to his
fiiiends, charitable to his enemies, he believes in giving every man a fair show in the world. Perhaps no
one man in the town has done more to help his fellow men or tried more earnestly to make their burdens
less than John A. Petrie.

John A. and Emily Alkire Petrie had a son:

i. Loyal John® Petrie. Born. 22 Nov 1889, in Menard Co., IL®®. Census: 4 Jun 1900,
Greenview, Menard Co.. IL; ED72 SH2. Census: Jan 1920, 6143 Kimbark Ave..
Chicago, Cook Co., IL; ED387 SH4. He married Lucille H. Hunt. Born, circa 1890.
in Illinois.

78. Samuel N.® Alkire (Silas®, John Nave"^. John®, Harmonas^. Harmonas^).. Born, Aug 1861. in
Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Census: 8 Aug 1870, Greenview Precinct. Menard Co., IL; p. 60. Census:
Jun 1880, in Greenview Village, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH19. Census: 4 Jun 1900, in Greenview
Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SH3. Census: 15 Apr 1910, Greenview, Menard Co.. IL: ED80 Family
40. Census: 5 Jan 1920, Greenview Village, Menard Co., IL; ED95 SH2. Occupation: salesman,
merchant.

Samuel married Ida Ludlam, 10 Jun 1886. Born, Aug 1867, in Illinois. Census: 4 Jun 1900,
in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SH3. Census: 15 Apr 1910. Greenview. Menard Co.. IL;
ED80 Family 40. Census: 5 Jan 1920, Greenview Village. Menard Co., IL: ED95 SH2.

The children of Samuel and Ida Alkire were:

i. Hazel Alkire. Born. Aug 1887, in Greenview Precinct. Menard Co., IL.
Census: 4 Jun 1900, Greenview Precinct. Menard Co., IL; ED72 SH3. Census: 15
Apr 1910, Greenview, Menard Co., IL; ED80 Family 40. Hazel married Karl E.
Blanchard. 25 Dec 1919, in Menard Co., IL.

ii. Helen "Hallie" Alkire. Born, Mar 1889, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.. IL.
Census: 4 Jun 1900. Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SH3. Census: 15
Apr 1910, Greenview. Menard Co., IL; ED80 Family 40.

iii. Virginia Alkire. Born, circa 1897. in Greenview, Menard Co., IL. Census; 15 Apr
1910, Greenview. Menard Co.. IL; ED80 Family 40. Census: 5 Jan 1920.
Greenview Village. Menard Co., IL; ED9s5 SH2.

79. John W.® Blane (Ahner P.®. Mary Madaline^, John®, Harmonas®, Harmonas^). Born. Feb 1860,
in TaUuia, Menard Co.. II. Census: 24 Aug 1870, in TaUula, Menard Co., IL; p. 72. Census: 15 Jun
1880, Greenview Village, Menard Co., IL: ED132 SH16. Census: 6 Jun 1900. Greenview, Menard Co..
IL: ED72 SH7. Occupation: fireman.

John married Alice, surname unknown, circa 1897. Born, Mar 1880. in Illinois. Census: 6 Jun
1900, Greenview. Menard Co.. IL: ED72 SH7.

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John and Alice Blane had a son:

i. Harold Dj Blane. Born, Aug 1898, in Greenview Village, Menard Co., IL, Cens-is:
6 Jun 1900. in Greenview Village, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SH7B.

80 EUa May® Blane (John P.®. Mary Madahne"*, John®, Harmonas®, Harmonasl). Born, 19 Jan
1871, in Greenview Precinct. Menard Co, IL®®. Census: 14 Jun 1880, in Greenview Precinct, Menard
Co., IL; ED132 SH14®®. Census: 12 Jun 1900, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SHI 1.

EUa married Louis J. Goodson, 27 Nov 1894, in Menard Co, IL®®. Resided, 1905, in
Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, Occupation: physician.

The children of Louis and EUa Blane Goodson were::

i. Blane^ Goodson. Born, Jul 1897, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 12 Jun 1900. in
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SHll®^.

ii. Mabel Goodson. Born, Jul 1899. in Menard Co., IL. Census; 12 Jun 1900, m
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SHll®*^.

81. Carolyn "Carrie" M.® Blane (John P.®, Mary Madahne^, John®, Harmonas®, Harmonas^). Born,
31 May 1875, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL®®. Census; 14 Jun 1880. in Greenview Precinct.
Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH14. Census: 4 Jun 1900, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SH3.
Census: 1910, in Menard Co., IL; ED80 FamUy 103. Census: 7 Jan 1920, Menard Co.. IL; ED96 SH4A.

Carolyn married first, Andrew M. Propst, 1898, in Menard Co., IL®®. Born, Dec 1873. in
Menard Co., IL. Resided, 1905, in Greenview, Menard Co., IL. Census: 4 Jun 1900, in Menard Co.. IL:
ED72 SH3. Census: 1910, in Menard Co., IL; ED80 FamUy 103. Occupation; barber. Carolyn married
second, Edward M. Logan, 16 Sep 1915. in Menard Co., IL. Census: 7 Jan 1920. Menard Co., IL.
ED96 SH4A.

Andrew and Carolyn M. Blane Propst had a daughter:

i. Carol® Propst. Born, circa 1902, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 1910, in Menard Co..
IL; 167-80-103. Census: 7 Jan 1920, Menard Co., IL: ED95 SH4A.

82. Lee E.® Blane (John P.®, Mary Madahnel, John®, Harmonas®, Harmonasl). Born. 8 Mar 1877.
in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL®®. Census: 12 Jun 1900. in Greenview Precinct Menard Co., IL;
ED72 SHU. Census; 1910, in Menard Co., IL: ED80 FamUy 95. Census; Jan 1920, in Menard Co.. IL®®:
ED95 SH9, boarding with his sister, Mrs. Harold C. Hiett. Occupation: dentist.

Lee married Clara A. Propst, daughter of Edward A. Propst and Amanda A. Kincaid, 23 Oct
1901, in Menard Co., IL®''. Marriage hcense#7344. Died, circa 1919.

Past and Present of Menard County, Illinois, page 520, presented the foUowing biographical
information regarding Dr. L. E. Blane:

Dr. Blane began bis education in tke public acboole of Greenview and completed the high school
course by graduation with the class of 1896. He afterward entered the Highland Military Academy at
Worcester. Massachusetts, where he was graduated in 1897 and then, determining upon the practice of

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dentistry as a life work, lie entered the dental department of the Northwestern University, where he
completed a full course by graduation in the class of 1900.

He located at once for practice in Greenview, where he has continuously remained and the
business has constantly grown until it has reached large and profitable proportions. He has an office well
supplied with the latest improved equipment known to dentistry and he likewise possesses the
mechanical skill and financial ability which are so necessary to success in his profession. He has suffered
some reverses, for on the 22d of June, 1900, his office was wrecked by a cyclone, and on the 30th of
November, 1901, a disastrous fire occurred, burning all of his supplies, but with characteristic energy he
has persevered and he is to-day recognized as one of the most capable dentists of Menard county.

Lee E. and Clara A. Propst Blane had a son:

i. John P.'^ Blane. Born, circa 1903, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 1910, in Menard
Co., IL; ED80 Family 95. Census: Jan 1920, in Menard Co., IL; ED95 SH9.

ii. Clara Lee Blane. Born, circa May 1919. Census: 7 Jan 1920, Menard Co.. IL:
ED95 SH4A, with her aunt. Mrs. Caroline Blane Logan.

83. Grant Green® Trumbo (John®, Andrew Alkire*^, Deborah®. Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born. 1
May 1880, in Franklin Co., KY. Died, 1 Dec 1937, in Shelby Co., KY.

Grant married Joe Helen Maret. 12 Apr 1910. Born, 25 May 1880. in Garrard Co., KY. Died.
28 Dec 1961, in Shelby Co., KY.

Grant and Joe Helen Maret Trumbo had a daughter:

104 i. Sarah Elizabeth*^ Trumbo.

84. Lemuel® Alkire (Caleb Samuel®, Jonathan‘S, Harmonas®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^).

Lemuel had a son:

i. Carl S.*^ Alkire. Resided in Weatherford. TX.

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Seventh Generation

85. Charles E'^. Smoot (Catherine Ann "Minnie”®, Melissa "Ehzabeth”®, Leonard"*, John®,
Harmonas®, Harmonas*). Born, 30 Jul 1856, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL®®. Census. 23
Jul 1860, in Menard Co., P.O. Petersburg, IL; p. 856. Census: 28 Aug 1870, in TaUula, Menard Co., IL;
p. 69. Census: 15 Jun 1880, Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED135 SH13. Census: 19 Jun
1900, 1st Precinct, Petersburg, Menard Co., IL; ED77 SH20. Census: 2 Jan 1920, Petersburg Precinct,
Menard Co., IL; ED 101 SH2. Occupation: farmer.

Charles married Tempe Clark, 25 Mar 1879, in Menard Co., IL®®. Born, Dec 1858. in Illinois.
Census: 15 Jun 1880, Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED135 SH13. Census: 19 Jun 1900, 1st
Precinct, Petersburg, Menard Co., IL; ED77 SH20. Census: 2 Jan 1920, Petersburg Precinct, Menard
Co., IL; EDIOI SH2.

Charles and Tempe Clark Smoot had the following children:

106 i.. Harold L.® Smoot.

h. Marshall Smoot. Born, Jul 1881, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co.. IL.

Census: 19 Jun 1900, 1st Precinct, Petersburg, Menard Co., IL: ED77 SH20.
hi. Paul R. Smoot. Born, 11 Sep 1883, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL.

Died, Apr 1975. Census: 19 Jun 1900, 1st Precinct, Petersburg, Menard Co., IL:

ED77 SH20. Paul married NeUie Estill, 12 Oct 1903, in Menard Co., IL.
iv. Clay S. Smoot. Born, Nov 1885, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Census:

19 Jun 1900, 1st Precinct, Petersburg, Menard Co., IL; ED77 SH20.

86. EUa Mary"^ Whipp (Benjamin Franklin®. Amanda J. "Mandy”®, Leonard^, John®, Harmonas®,
Harmonas*). Born, 3 Oct 1863, in TaUula, Menard Co., IL. Died, 23 Jan 1915. Barnard, Nodoway Co..
MO. Buried, 26 Jan 1915, Bethany Church Cem., Barnard. Nodoway Co., MO. Census: 26 Aug 1870,
in TaUula, Menard Co., IL; p. 12.

EUa married Warren J. Campbell. 25 Dec 1883. Born, 15 Sep 1861. Died, 12 Jun 1936,
Barnard, Nodoway Co., MO. Buried: Bethany Church Cem., Barnard, Nodoway Co., MO. Occupation:
hardward dealer.

1914:

The obituary of EUa Mary Whipp Campbell came from The Barnard Bulletin ot January 28,

OBITUARY : Campbell

EUa Mary Whipp, daughter of B. F. and Lucy J. Whipp, was born, in Dl., Oct. 3rd, 1863. When
about 6 years of age she came with her parents to Nodaway Co., Mo., where the rest of her life was spent.

On Christmas day, 1883 she was married to Warren J. CampbeU. Three children were born to
them, one dying in infancy. The living are son. Grover, now of Santa Ana. Calf, and Ida Loree, now 11
years old. At the age of about 17 years EUa became a Christian, and has continued faithful. She, with a
brother and sister of hers, were the first persons baptised at the Bethany Church, which was budded on
her father's farm, 8 mdes west of Barnard. Some 6 years ago she and her husband removed to Barnard,
when she took membership with the Christian Church, and has been one of the most earnest and faithful
workers. She was the efficient teacher of the Bible class untd some six weeks ago, when she became Ul.
and after intense suffering, which she endured with true Christian fortitude she passed to her final
reward at 2 o'clock, p.m,, Jan. 23rd from her home in Barnard....

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The children of Warren J. and Ella Mary Whipp Campbell were:

106 i. Grover Cleveland® Campbell.

ii. Ida Marie Campbell. Born, 2 Mar 1903, in Barnard, Nodoway Co., MO. Died 25
Jun 1994, in St. Joseph, MO. Ida married Cecil Moberly. No issue.

iii. infant Campbell. Died, in infancy.

87. John Franklin.'^ Whipp, (Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy"®, Leonard"^, John®,
Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 11 Sep 1867. Died, 5 Mar 1950, in Pomona, CA.. Buried, 8 Mar 1950,
in Pomona Valley Memorial Park. Census: 26 Aug 1870. in Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 12. Census: 20
Jun 1900, in Grant Twp., Nodaway Co., MO: ED98 SHIO. Census: 1910, in Pomona, San Jose Twp..
Lcs Angeles Co., CA; ED332-Family 90. Census:5 Jan 1920, at 567 N. Garvey Ave., Pomona. San Jose
Twp., Lc« Angeles Co., CA; ED589 SH3. Occupation: farmer, frieght agent for Union Pacific Railroad in
Pomona.

John married first, Emily "Anna" Long, daughter of George Long, 29 Oct 1890. in Graham,
Nodoway Co., MO. Born, 12 Oct 1872, Barnard Nodoway Co., MO. Died. 7 Feb 1919. Los Angeles. Los
Angeles Co., CA. Buried, 10 Feb. 1919, in Pomona Valley Memorial Park. John married second. Mrs.
Emma Elizabeth McCann Eiser. Died, 26 Jun 1955, Pomona, CA. Buried, in Pomona Valley Memorial
Park.

The children of John F. and Anna Whipp were:

i. Homer Donald® Whipp. Born, 12 Oct 1892, in Nodaway Co., MO. Died. 17 Oct
1918 in Mars Sur AUier, France. Buried, 17 Jan 1921 in Pomona Valley Memorial
Park. Census; 20 Jun 1900, in Grant Twp., Nodaway Co., MO; ED98 SHIO. 1910
Census: Pomona, San Jose Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA; ED332-Family 90. Unwed.
107 ii Mildred A. Whipp.

88. Sarah "Sallie" Catherine"^ Whipp (Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy"®, Leonard^, John®,
Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 13 August 1869, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Died, 19 Dec 1911. in
933 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, Los Angeles Co.. CA. Buried, 21 Dec 1921. in Pomona Valley Memorial
Park. Census: 26 Aug 1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL: p. 12. Occupation: cook.

Sallie married Arthur Hazelwood. 25 Dec 1889, in Barnard, Nodoway Co., MO. Born. 1869.
Died 29 Sep 1958, in Missouri. Occupation: grocery merchant, restaurateur,

From THE POMONA PROGRESS. December 20. 1911 edition came the following:

DEATH OF B. F. WHIPP’S
ELDEST DAUGHTER

Mrs. Sallie C. Hazelwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Whipp of 933 North Garey avenue, died
last evening at the Whipp home. She was 42 years of age.

Five months ago Mrs. Hazelwood came to this city from her home in Barnard. Missouri, with the
hopes of improving her health. But she gradually declined. The deceased was born in Sweetwater.
Illinois, in 1869. She came to this city in early womanhood when Pomona was but a village, residing here
for about four years in the late eighties. For the past twenty-two years she has been Hving in Missouri....

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Arthur and Sallie Whipp had the following children:

108 i. William Franklin® Hazelwood.

109 ii. Flossie Marie Hazelwood.

iii. Roy Donald Hazelwood. Born, June 1905, in Barnard, Nodoway Co., MO. Died.
30 Aug 1988, in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO. Roy married Anna Whitrock, 28
Aug 1925, in Troy, KS. Born, 1909. Died, 1981.

89. Carrie Irene "Kie”*^ Whipp (Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy"®, Leonard^. John®,
Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 17 Nov 1873. in Nodaway Co., MO, near Barnard. Died, 3 Aug 1959.
Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA. Buried 8 Aug 1959, in Pomona VaUey Memorial Park.

Carrie married James Franklin ''Jim" Hicks. 8 Apr 1900, at home of her sister. Mrs. Grant
Pitzer. Palomares St., Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA. Born 16 Apr 1860. in Indiana. Died. 14 Nov
1950, in Pomona, Los Angeles Co. CA. Resided on 9th and White Sts., and also on I2th St. in Pomona.
Buried, in Pomona Valley Memorial Park. Occupation: agriculturist, employee of the General Electric
plant in Ontario, CA.

Carrie Whipp came to California in her late teens from Marysville, Missouri, after graduation
from normal school®. She was a charter member of the First Christian Chruch of Pomona, incorporated
on September 23, 1891.

James and Carrie Whipp Hicks had the following children:

110 i. Lucille Frances® Hicks.

ii. Louise May Hicks. Born, 10 Dec 1902, in Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA. Died. 9
Apr 1944, in Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA. Louise married first, Ed Rick. They
were divorced. She married second, Harold Pountina in 1931.

111 iii. Ruth Jeanette Hicks.

iv. Virgil Franklin Hicks. Born. 1914, in Pomona, Los Angeles Co.. CA. Resided.
1972, on Jefferson St.. Pomona, CA. He married Irene, surname unknown.

90. Bertha Grace "Birdie""^ Whipp (Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy"®. Leonard'^. John®,
Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 12 August 1877. in Nodaway Co., MO, near Barnard. Died, 14 Sep
1967, in Santa Rosa. Sonoma Co., CA. Buried, 18 Sep 1967, in Santa Rosa Memorial Park.

Bertha married Loren Oscar Hardisty, 12 Nov 1899, in Pomona. Los Angeles Co., CA. Born,
27 Mar 1875, in Abbington. IL. Died, 20 May 1952, in Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co.. CA. Occupation:
carpenter, contractor, hardware business.

Bertha and her husband resided in Pomona for several years before moving to Santa Eiasa.
California.

Loren and Bertha Whipp Hardisty had two children:

112 i. Clem Loren® Hardisty.

113 ii. Elwin P, Hardisty.

^ Normal school was a school especially lo train teachers.

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91. Ernest Charles^ Whipp (Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy"®. Leonard‘S. John®,
Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born. 18 Mar 1880, in Nodaway Co., MO. Died. 1971 Buried in Memorial
Gardens Cem., Brea, Orange Co., CA. Census: 1900, at 933 N. Garey St., Pomona. San Jose Twp.. Los
Angeles Co., CA.; ED 127 SH7. 1910 Census: Imperial Co., CA; EDl-Family 251.

Ernest married first, Louella Buff, daughter of the Rev. H. T. Buff, 23 Apr 1900. Divorced.
1914. Born, circa 1883, in Indiana. He married second. Nell M. Lumis. 1915. in Ely. NV. Born. 15
Jan 1889. in Oklahoma. Died, 16 May 1978, in St. Luke's Hospital. Fullerton. Orange Co.. CA. Buried
in Memorial Gardens Cem., Brea, Orange Co.. CA.

The twin sons of Ernest and Louella Buff Whipp were:

i. Harold Ernest® Whipp. Born, 8 Sep 1903. Pomona. Los Angeles Co.. CA. Died,
aged 3 weeks. Buried. Pomona Valley Memorial Park.

ii. Howard Charles Whipp. Born, 8 Sep 1903. Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA. Died,
aged 3 weeks. Buried, Pomona Valley Memorial Park.

The children of Ernest and Nell M. Lumis Whipp were:

iii. Paul® Whipp. Born. 1916, Pomona, Los Angeles Co.. CA. He married Alice,
surname unknown. Died, Brea, Orange Co., CA.

iv. Lloyd D. Whipp. Born, 7 Sep 1917. Pomona, Los Angeles, CA. Died. 12 Feb 1986,
Brea. Orange Co., CA. He married Opal Peebles. Outstanding military service in
World War II.

92. Effie Juliet”^ Whipp, (Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy"®, Leonard‘S, John®. Harmonas^.
Harmonas^). Born, Dec. 1883, in Nodoway Co., MO. Died, 21 Feb 1934, Urbana, IL Buried, 26 Feb
1934, in Pomona Valley Memorial Park. Census: 1900, at 933 N. Garey St., Pomona, San Jose Twp..
Los Angeles Co.. CA.; ED127 SH7. Census: 5 Jan 1920, at 160 Columbia St., Pomona. Los Angeles Co..
CA.: ED596 SH2.

Effie married Milton Ward Zander. 31 Dec 1908, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA. Born, 1887. in
Wisconsin. Died, May 1934, Illinois. Occupation: Hupmobile dealership.

Milton and Effie Whipp Zander were the parents of:

i. Dallas Milton® Zander. Born, 1911. Pomona. San Jose Twp., Las Angeles Co.. CA.
Died, Oct 1965. Buried, 5 Oct 1965, in Pomona VaUey Memorial Park. He married
first, an unknown woman. He married second. Gertrude "Chick", surname
unknown. No issue.

114 ii. EUis Justin "Jet" Zander.

93. Lucy "ELsie"'^ Whipp. (Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy"®, Leonard‘S, John®, Harmonas-,
Harmonas^). Born. 16 Jul. 1888, in Pomona, San Jose Twp.. Los Angeles Co., CA. Died 12 Jan 1982. in
Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA. Buried, 15 Jan 1982, in Pomona Valley Memorial Park. Census:
1900. at 933 N. Garey St., Pomona, San Jase Twp.. Los Angeles Co.. CA.: ED127 SH7. Census: 1910, in
Pomona, San Jose Twp., Los Angeles Co.. CA; ED333-Family 208. Census: 5 Jan 1920, at 172 Jefferson
St.. Pomona, San Jose Twp., Las Angeles Co.. CA: ED596 SH3. Occupation: teacher, minister of
Religious Science and the Divine Science Fellowship Church of Anaheim. Orange Co., CA.

Elsie married Leonard Huggins Boyd, son of Sydney Robert Boyd, in 1911. Occupation:
realtor, insurance agent. She married second. Capt. J. G. Garrison. Occupation: chaplain. U.S. Army.

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Elsie Whipp was the first of the children of Benjamin Franklin Whipp to be born in California.
In 1908 she graduated from Pomona High School where she was featured as a soloist. She attended
Pomona College and sang professionally as well as in the choir of the First Christian Church ol
Pomona. She also taught piano and was a gifted artist.

Leonard and Elsie Whipp Boyd had four daughters:

i. Lucille Virginia® Boyd. Died, in infancy.

115 ii. Barbara Thais Boyd.

116 iii. Beverly Theda Boyd.

117 iv. Elsie Roberta Boyd.

94. Lotta May^ Whipp (Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy"®, Leonard'^, John®. FIarmonas“.
Harmonas^). Born. 1 Apr 1891, in Pomona, San Jose Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA. Died. 19 Jan 1986.
Claremont, Los Angeles Co., CA. Census: 1900 at 933 N. Garey St., Pomona, San Jose Twp.. Las
Angeles Co., CA; ED127 SH7.

Lotta married Howard William Collins. 24 Aug 1915. Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA. Born. 14
May 1893, Harper, KS. Died, 12 Jan 1959, Upland, Los Angeles Co., CA. Buried, in Pomona Valley
Memorial Park. Occupation: pharmacist.

The children of Howard and Lotta Whipp Collins were:

118 i. Margaret Elizabeth "Betty"® Collins.

1 19 ii. William Howard "Bill" Collins.

iii. Stella Nathelle Collins. Born, 24 Dec 1920, Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA. Died, 5
May 1950. Buried, in Pomona Valley Memorial Park. Stella married Carl Martin
Scheiderer, 13 Jun 1942. No issue.

120 iv. Lucy Jane Collins.

121 V. Theodore Richard "Dick" Collins.

122 vi. John Earl "Jack" Collins.

95. Mdem Alkire^ Lundquist (Elizabeth Catherine.®, Mdem®, Leonard‘S, John®, Harmonas^.
Harmonas^). Born, Jul 1887, Menard Co., IL. Died. 10 Oct 1965. Census: 7 Jun 1900, in Sweetwater
Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED80 SH4

Mdem married Helen Hornback. daughter of Abraham Hornback and Sarah Anna Kincaid,
in 1923. Born, 13 Nov 1892, in Menard Co., IL. Died, 1988, in Greenview, Menard Co., IL.

In 1952 Milem Lundquist was residing in the Milem Alkire homestead and rebuilding "as he

could."

Mdem and Helen Hornback had a son:
i. Carol® Lundquist.

96. Ldlie Evalina^ Goff. (Nancy Jane®, David Arthur®. Leonard‘S, John®. Harmonas^, Harmonas^).
Born, 6 Feb 1892. in Barnard, Nodaway Co., MO. Died, 15 May 1968. in Kansas City, Jackson Co.,
MO.

Lillie married eJames Harry Remer, 6 Nov 1920. in Willow Springs, Howell (!^o.. MO. Born. 2
Jan 1882. in Toledo. Cumberland Co.. IL. Died. 23 Feb 1957, in Veterans Hospital, Leavenworth. KS.

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James and Lillie Goff Remer had a son:

i. James Edwin® Remer. Born, 25 Apr 1930, in Aurora, Kane Co., IL. Married. 12
Dec 1952, in St. Joseph. Buchanan Co., MO.

97. John Aikire'^ Summerton (Eva A.®, John Davis®, Leonard^, John®, Harmonas^. Harmonas^).
Born, 2 Jun 1901, in Denver, Denver Co., CO®^. Died, 24 Apr 1955, in Denver, Denver Co.. CO®^.

John married Myrtle E. Gill, 23 Jun 1926®^. They had a daughter:

123 i. Joan Dale® Summerton.

98. Evelyn A.'^ Summerton (Eva A.®, John Davis®, Leonard^. John®. Harmonas^. Harmonas^).
Born, 3 Oct 1904, in Denver, Denver Co., CO®^.

Evelyn married George B. Packard, Jr., 8 Sep 1923®^.

The children of George and Evelyn Summerton Packard, Jr., were;

124 i. Carolyn® Packard. Born, 12 Aug 1927, in Denver, Denver Co., CO®®.

ii. Joan Packard. Born, 17 Nov 1928, in Denver, Denver Co., CO®®. Joan married
Ormand N. Birkland, Jr. No issue.

125 iii. Evelyn Packard. Born. 7 Apr 1931, in Denver, Denver Co., CO®®.

99. Mary Belle^ Alkire (Henry "James"®, John Davis®, Leonard^, John®, Harmonas®, Harmonas^).
Mary Belle married John Baker. They had a son:
i. Christopher® Baker.

100. RoyaF Alkire (Henry "James"®, John Davis®, Leonard^, John®, Harmonas®, Harmonas^).
Royal had a son:

i. John® Alkire.

101. Merritt Jerome "Jerry"”^ Alkire (Thomas J.®, David H.®. John Nave^, John®, Harmonas®,
Harmonas^). Born. 27 Oct 1883, in Menard Co., IL. Died, 8 Sep 1960. after years of chronic illness.
Buried in Sugar Grove Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census; 8 June 1900, Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL: ED8()
SH4. Census; 18 Apr 1910, Sugar Grove. Menard Co.: ED82 Family 55. Occupation: farmer.

Jerry married EsteUa M. Cantrall. 25 Feb 1903, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL. Born. Oct
1885. in Illinois. Died. 1967. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem.. Menard Co.. IL. Census: 18 Apr 1910. Sugar
Grove. Menard Co.: ED82 Family 55.

The children of Merritt Jeremiah and Stella Alkire were;

i. Cyril® Alkire. Born, 15 May 1904. Died, Dec 1984. Census: Jan 1920, Sugar
Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED105 SHI.

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ii. Thomas "Jerome"® Alkire. Born, 29 Dec 1906. Died. Oct 1974. Census; Jan 1920.
Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED105 SHI.

iii. Donald Alkire. Born, 9 May 1910. Died, June 1974. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem..
Menard Co., IL. Census: Jan 1920, Sugar Grove Precinct. Menard Co.. IL: ED105
SHI.

102. Franklin'^ Gibbs (Charles.®. Louisa® , John Nave^, John®, Harmonas^. Harmonas^). Born. Feb
1773, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Census. 1 Jun 1880. in Greenview Precinct. Menard Co..
IL; ED 131 SHll. Census: 1900, 1491 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Cook Co., IL; ED478 SHI.

Franklin married Nellie, surname unknown. Born, Aug 1879, in Illinois. Census: 1900. 1491
Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Cook Co., IL; ED478 SHI.

Franklin and Nellie Gibbs had a son:

i. Wilham L..® Gibbs. Born, Jui 1899, in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. Census: 1900. 1491
Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Cook Co.. IL; ED478 SHI.

103. Tobias^ Gibbs (Charles.®, Louisa® , John Nave^, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^).. Born. Sep
1874, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Census, 1 Jun 1880, in Greenview Precinct. Menard Co.,
IL: ED131 SHll. Census: 21 Jun 1900, Greenview, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SH16. Occupation: farmer.

Tobias married Myrtle, surname unknown. Born, Jan 1875. in Illinois. Census: 21 Jun 1900.
Greenview, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SH16.

Tobias and Myrtle Gibbs had a daughter:

i. Ruth® Gibbs. Born, Aug 1899, in Greenview. Menard Co., IL. Census: 21 Jun
1900, Greenview, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SH16.

104. Sarah Elizabeth'^ Trumbo (Grant Green®, John®, Andrew Alkire^, Deborah®, Harmonas®.
Harmonas^). Born, 11 Jun 1911, in Frankfort, Franklin Co., KY.

Sarah married John Conrad Feltner, 10 Jul 1938. Born, 23 Apr 1912, in London, Laurel Co..
KY.

John Conrad and Sarah Elizabeth Trumbo Feltner had a daugher:

i. Helen Margaret® Feltner. Born, 6 Feb 1949, in Lexington. Fayette Co., KY.
Resided: 13 Jan 1977, at 4 Teresa Road, Hopkinton. MA 01748. She married
Richard Stephen Garard. 1 Feb 1969, in Versailles, Woodford Co.. KY.

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Eighth Generation

105. Harold L.® Smoot (Charles Catherine Ann "Minnie”^ , Melissa "Elizabeth”®, Leonard^,
John^, Harmonas^. Harmonas^). Born, Jan 1880, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co.. IL. Census: 15
Jun 1880, Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED135 SH13. Census: 19 Jun 1900, 1st Precinct,
Petersburg, Menard Co., IL; ED77 SH20. Census; 2 Jan 1920, Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co.. IL;
ED101SH45.

Harold married Louise N. Nance, 29 Apr 1911, Menard Co., IL. Born, circa 1886, in Illinois.
Census: 2 Jan 1920, Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co., IL; EDIOI SH45.

The children of Harold and Louise were:

i. Gretchen® Smoot. Born, circa 1912, in Petersburg Precinct. Menard Co., IL.
Census: 2 Jan 1920, in Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co., IL; EDlOl SH45.

ii. John M. Smoot. Born, circa 1907. in Petersburg Precinct. Menard Co.. IL.
Census: 2 Jan 1920, in Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co.. IL: EDIOI SH45.

106. Grover Cleveland® Campbell (Ella Mary"^, Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy"®,
LeoSard'^, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^).. Born, 15 Nov 1884, Barnard, Nodoway Co., MO. Died, 26

Dec. 1939.

Grover married Gerturde. surname unknown. They had two sons:

i. Otis® Campbell.

ii. Orion Campbell.

107. Mildred A.® Whipp (John Franklin.'^, Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy”®. Leonard^.
John®, Harmonas^. Harmonas^). Born. Nov 1893, in Nodaway Co.. MO. Died, 1986. Seattle. King Co..
WA. Census; 20 Jun 1900. Grant Twp., Nodaway Co., MO; ED98 SHlO. Census: 1910, in Pomona- San
JoseTwp., Los Angeles Co.. CA; ED332-Family 90.

Mildred married Robert E. Graff. Jr. Born, circa 1894 in Nebraska. Census; 5 Jan 1920. in
567 N. Garvey Ave., Pomona, San Jose Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA; ED589 SH3.

Robert E. and Mildred A. Whipp Graff had a son;

i. Robert W.® Graff

108. Wilham Franklin® Hazelwood (Sarah "Sallie" Catherine'^, Benjamin Franklin®. Amanda J.
"Mandy"®. Leonard^. John®, Harmonas^. Harmonas^). Died, 1960, in Sacramento. Sacramento Co., CA.

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William married Mable Wright. June, 1914, in Hamber. lA. They had a son:

i. William® Hazelwood. Resided. Sacramento, CA. Occupation; pharmacist.

109. Flossie Marie^ Hazelwood (Sarah "Sallie" Catherine‘S. Benjamin Franklin®. Amanda J.
"Mandy"®. Leonard^, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 1897. in Barnard, Nodoway Co., MO. Died,
1987, in Missouri.

Flossie married Charles A. Teschner, 1 Jan 1915.

The children of Charles A. and Flossie Hazelwood Teschner were:

i. Lorene® Teschner.

ii. Elwin Roy Teschner.

iii. Virginia Teschner. Died, aged 2 months. Nodoway Co., MO.

iv. Clyde Teschner.

V. Juanita Teschner. Juanita married the Rev. C. B. Roberts.

vi. Hazel Teschner.

vii. Betty Jean Teschner. Died. 1970.

viii. Charles E. Teschner.

ix. Robert A. "Bob" Teschner.

110. Lucille Frances® Hicks (Carrie Irene "Kie"S, Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy"®,
Leonard**, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas*). Born, 5 Jul 1901, in Pomona, Los Angeles Co.. CA. Died.
12 Jan 1940, in California. Buried, in Pomona Valley Memorial Park.

Lucille married Lea Baker. They had a daughter:

i Jacqueline® Baker.

111. Ruth Jeanette® Hicks (Carrie Irene "Kie"’s, Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy"®,
Leonard^, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas*). Born, 19 Feb 1910, in Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA. Died.
11 Oct 1978, in Tahoe City, CA.

Ruth married Clifford Zillgitt in 1934. They had a daughter:

i. Joan® Zillgitt.

112, Clem Loren® Hardisty (Bertha Grace "Birdie"'^. Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy"®.
Leonard**, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 30 Oct 1900, in Hearn District, Sonoma Co., CA.

Clem married first, Mildred Parrish. He married second Maybelle, surname unknown.

Clem Hardisty had the following children:

i. Lois® Hardisty. She married Dave Hezmal. Resided: Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co..
CA.

ii. Gene Hardisty.

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113. Elwin P.® Hardisty (Bertha Grace "Birdie"’^. Benjamin Franklin®. Amanda J. "Mandy"®.
Leonard"^, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 28 Aug 1909. Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co.. CA. Died. 16
May 1991, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA.

Elwin married first, Helen Kunkel. 19 Dec 1931. in Petaluma. Sonoma Co.. CA. She died in
1980. He married second, Bertha, surname unknown, 12 Feb 1989.

Elwin and Helen Kunkel Hardisty had two children;

i. Loren® Hardisty.

ii. Janice Hardisty.

114. Justin "Jet" Zander. Born. 1 Feb 1913. Died. 7 Jun 1986, Oceanside. San Diego Co., CA.
Buried. Pacific View Cem., Corona del Mar, Orange Co., CA.

Justin married Louise, surname unknown. Jet and Louise Zander had three daughters:

i. Linda Zander.

ii. Pamela Zander.

iii. Terry Zander.

115. Barbara Thais® Boyd (Lucy "Elsie"'^ , Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy"®, Leonard‘S.
John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born. 19 Nov 1913, Los Angeles Co., CA. Died, 21 Jun 1996. Buried.
Inglewood Park Cem. Census: 5 Jan 1920, at 172 Jefferson St., Pomona, San Jose Twp., Los Angeles
Co., CA; ED596 SH3.

Barbara married Harold James Kincaid, 5 Nov 1933, Tiajuana, Mexico. Born, 27 May 1912.
Died, 10 Dec 1966. Inglewood Hospital, Los Angeles Co., CA. Buried. Inglewood Park Cem.

The children of Harold and Barbara Boyd Kincaid were:

126 i. Mary Genevieve® Kincaid.

127 ii. James Edward Kincaid.

iii. Charles Lee Kincaid. Born. 3 Oct 1939, Culver City, in Los Angeles Co.. (^A.
Died, 31 May 1941, in Culver City. CA.

128 iv. Donald Lee Kincaid.

116. Beverly Theda® Boyd (Lucy "Elsie"'^ , Benjamin Franklin®. Amanda J. "Mandy"®. Leonard'^.
John®, Harmonas®, Harmonas^). Born. 9 Dec 1915, in Pomona. San Jose Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA.
Census: 5 Jan 1920, at 172 Jefferson St., Pomona, San Jose Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA; ED596 SH3.
Resided: 1998, Laguna Hills, CA.

Beverly married Jack Ervin Long, son of John Joseph Long and Maude Aurine Fulghum, 14
Feb 1934, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Co., CA. Born. 1 Jun 1916, Taft, Kern Co,, CA. Died, 27 Jul
1971. Lake Hemet. Riverside Co.. CA. Buried. Forest Lawn Cem., Cypress, Los Angeles Co.. CA.
Military service in World War II. U. S. Navy Warrant Officer. Occupation: electrician, supervisor of
LAX operations.

Jack and Beverly Boyd Long had two children:

129 i. Thomas Ervin® Long.

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130 ii. Roberta Beverly Long.

117. Elsie Roberta^ Boyd (Lucy "Elsie”'^ , Benjamin Franklin®. Amanda J. "Mandy"®. Leonard^.
John®. Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born. 1918. in Pomona. San Jose Twp.. Los Angeles Co., CA. Census: 5
Jan 1920. at 172 Jefferson St., Pomona. San Jose Twp.. Los Angeles Co.. CA: ED596 SH3. Resided:
1972, Bellflower. Los Angeles Co., CA.

Elsie married, Cleo Meredith Stater, son of Clarence Milligan Stater and Mary Ellen Holland.
25 Jun 1944, Las Cruces, NM. Military service in World War II. Occupation: grocer, marketing.

Cleo and Elsie Boyd Stater had a daughter:

131 i. Elsie Virginia® Stater.

118. Margaret Elizabeth "Betty"® Collins (Lotta May'^, Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy"®,
Leonard‘S, John®, Harmonas®, Harmonas^). Born, 6 Sep 1916, Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Betty married first, Mahlon Francis Cook, 5 Jul 1935. She married second, Dr. Bryan

Houston.

Bryan and Betty Collins Houston had two children:

i. Barbara® Houston. Born, 1944.

ii. Don Houston. Born, 1948. Died, 1997.

119. William Howard "Bill"® Collins (Lotta May^, Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy"®.
Leonard‘S, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 5 May 1918, Pomona, Las Angeles Co., CA.

Bill married Violet Mary Montgomery. 15 May 1943. Bill and Violet Montgomery Collins had
three children:

i. Carol® Collins. Born, 1945.

ii. Mary Collins. Born. 1946.
ui. Jim Collins. Born, 1950.

120. Lucy Jane® Collins (Lotta May'^. Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy"®, Leonard^, John®,
Harmonas®. Harmonas^). Born, 13 Sep 1921, Pomona, Los Angeles Co.. CA. Died. 14 Jun 1998.
Sacramento, CA.

Lucy married James Arthur Walker, 28 Dec 1941.

James and Lucy CoUins Walker had the following children:

i. Sue® Walker. Born. 1943.

ii. Sandy Walker. Born. 1946.

iii. Nancy Walker. Born, 1957.

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121. Theodore Richard "Dick"® Collins (Lotta May"^. Benjamin Franklin®. Amanda J. "Mandy"®.
Leonard‘S. John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 5 Apr 1929, Pomona. LoS' Angeles Co.,CA.

Dick married Patricia Matthews, 9 Jun 1949. The children of Theodore Richard and Patricia
Matthews Collins were:

i. David® Collins. Born. 1951.

ii. Tammy Collins. Born, 1952.

iii. Joy Collins. Born, 1954.

iv. Bob Collins.

122. John Earl "Jack"® Collins (Lotta May”^, Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy"®. Leonard‘S.
John®. Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 17 Sep 1931, Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Jack married first, Thelma Edith Rupel, 15 Jun 1951. Divorced, 1970. He married second, an
unknown woman.

The children of John and Thelma Rupel Collins were:

i. Marsha® Collins. Born, 1953.

ii. Stephen Collins. Born. 1954.

iii. Danny Collins. Born, 1957.

iv. Norma Collins. Born. 1960.

V. Laura Collins. Born, 1966.

123. Joan Dale® Summerton (John Alkire^, Eva A.®, John Davis®, Leonard*^, John®, Harmonas^,
Harmonas^)

Joan married Emerson Carey, III. Their children were:

i. Margaret Gill® Carey. She married, Patrick Martin Reddy, 19 May 1984.

ii. John Emerson Carey.

124. Carolyn® Packard (John Alkire^, Eva A.®, John Davis®, Leonard‘S, John®, Harmonas®,
Harmonas^). Born, 12 Aug 1927, in Denver, Denver Co., CO®^.

Carolyn married J. W. Tempest. Their children were:

i. George Packard® Tempest,
h. Tracey Tempest.

125. Evelyn® Packard (John Alkire^, Eva A®. John Davis®, Leonard‘S. John®, Harmonas^,
Harmonas^). Born. 7 Apr 1931, in Denver, Denver Co.. CO®^.

Evelyn married J. Neil McLagan. Their children were:

i James Scott® McLagan. James married Kate McKevitt.

ii. Thomas Neil McLagan.

iii. Kenneth Wayne McLagan.

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Ninth Generation

126. Mary Genevieve® Kincaid (Barbara Thais^, Lucy "Elsie"^ , Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda J.
"Mandy"®, Leonard'*^, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 27 Nov 1934, in Culver City, Los Angeles
Co., CA.

Mary married Charles Leroy Baughman. 11 Dec 1950, Mar Vista. Los Angeles Co.. CA. Their
children were:

i. Sue^® Baughman.

ii. Marjorie Baughman.

127. James Edward® Kincaid (Barbara Thais®, Lucy "Elsie"'^ , Benjamin Franklin®. Amanda J.
"Mandy"®, Leonard'^, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 13 Nov 1937, in Culver City, Los Angeles
Co., CA. Died, 4 May 1982, in Oak Harbor, WA.

James married first, Jacqueline Buckner. He married second, Mrs. Marilyn Smith. 21 Jul
1979. in Oak Harbor, WA.

James and Jacqueline Buckner Kincaid had five children.

128. Donald Lee® Kincaid (Barbara Thais®, Lucy "Elsie"'^ . Benjamin Franklin®. Amanda J.
"Mandy"®. Leonard‘S, John®, Harmonas^. Harmonas^). Born, 2 Sep 1946. in Long Beach. Los Angeles
Co., CA.

Donald married Carol Oley. 10 Aug 1968, Los Angeles Co., CA. They had two children:

i. MichaeB® Kincaid.

ii. Lori Kincaid.

129. Thomas Ervin® Long (Beverly Theda®. Lucy "Elsie''*^ , Benjamin Franklin®, Amanda d.
"Mandy"®, Leonard‘S, John®, Harmonas®, Harmonas^). Born. 30 Dec 1934, Long Beach. I.x)s Angeles Co..
CA.

Thomas married first. Norma Jean Maltby, 28 Jul 1956, in Torrance. Los Angeles Co.. CA. fie
married second. Mrs. Crystal Lee Livingston Conley.

Thomas and Norma Maltby Long had three children

i. Beverly Lynne Long.

ii. Scott Thomas Long.

iti. Leslie Jean Long. Scott and Leslie were twins.

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219

130. Roberta Beverly® Long (Beverly Theda^, Lucy "Elsie"'' . Benjamin Franklin®. Amanda J.
"Mandy"®. Leonard‘S, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 28 Nov 1936, in Long Beach. Los Angeles
Co., CA. Died, 9 Dec 1983, in Pomona Los Angeles Co., CA. Buried. Forest Lawn Cem., Covina, Los
Angeles Co., CA.

Roberta married Robert Lee Boynton, son of Robert Henry Boynton and Flora Carlyle. 28
Sep 1958, in Torrance, Los Angeles Co., CA.. Born, 28 Nov 1936. in Long Beach. Los Angeles Co.. CA.
Died, 9 Dec 1983, in Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA. Buried. 13 Dec 1983, Forest Lawn Cem.. Covina.
CA. Military service in U.S. Air Force, World War II. Occupation: Vice-president of Edison Co.

Robert and Roberta Long Boynton had a son;

132 i. John Robert "Rob" Boynton.

131. Elsie "Virginia"® Stater (Elsie Roberta®, Lucy "Elsie"'^, Benjamin Franklin®. Amanda J.
"Mandy"®. Leonard‘S, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born, 13 Dec 1947. in San Bernardino, San
Bernardino Co., CA. Occupation: clinical psychiatrist and family counselor.

Elsie Virginia married first, Robert Amis Foster, son of Robert Amis Foster, 15 Jun 1974, in
Newport Beach, Orange Co., CA. Divorced. 1979. She married second, Larry Young, 13 Oct 1980.
She married third, the Rev. Arthur Hammons. 9 Dec 1988.

Robert and Elsie Virginia Stater Foster had a son;

i. Robert Stater Foster. Born, 21 Nov 1975.

Tenth Generation

132. John Robert "Rob"^® Boynton (Roberta Beverly®, Beverly Theda®, Lucy "Elsie"^ , Benjamin
Franklin®, Amanda J. "Mandy"®, Leonard^, John®, Harmonas^, Harmonas^). Born. 26 Aug 1963,
Pomona. Los Angeles Co., CA. Occupation: journeyman electrician.

John married Trina Marie Delaino. daughter of Nicholas Delaino and Tony Burgert. 3 May
1986, in La Verne, Los Angeles Co., CA. Occupation: employee of Edison Co.

John and Trina Delaino Boynton had two children:

i. Robert Jacob "Jake" Boynton. Born. 5 Nov 1989. Pomona. Los Angeles Co., CA.

ii. Dylan Lee Boynton. Born. 18 Mar 1997. Moreno Valley Riverside Co.. CA.

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Notes and References

1 Kentucky Ancestors, Vol. 9. #4, p. 171, Vol 16, #2, p. 98: Judge James M. Carter. The Carter,
Alkire, Kennedy, Williams, and Related Families, 929.2/C325-5/004: Hornbeck Hunting. Vol I
#3, pp. 22-23, Vol III, #2, p. 23.

2 Statement of Benjamin Franklin Alkire, great-grandson of Harmonas Sr.

^ Hornbeck Hunting) Carl Alkire, Personal Letter.

Will dated: May 29, 1800; will proved: July, 1800.

® Alkire Letter.

® Hornbeck Hunting) Alkire Letter. Carter: Illinois State Genealogical Society Quarterly. Volume
.XVI, #3, 1984, "James Glacking".

^ Signed a deed; deceased by May of 1800.

® Illinois State Genealogical Society Quarterly, Lincoln. IL, summer 1982, p. 77.

9 Phyllis Moses, Box 273, Ten Sleep, WY 82442.

IL Gen Quar.

James E. Remer, 2900 W. 93rd Terrace, Leawood, KS 66206..

Not listed as an heir of Harmonious Alkire; Bourbon County, KY Deed Book H. p. 215.

Hardy County, VA Marriages) LDS film 250003.

Hornbeck Hunting.

Hardy County, VA Estate Records: LDS film 250003.

Phyllis Moses, Box 273, Ten Sleep, WY 82442.

ISGS Quarterly, Sep 1982, p. 80; article of James Glacking.

^6 Ibid. p. 78.

Ibid., p. 81.

^6 Paul McClure, Early Marriages in Bath County, Kentucky. Heritage Books. 1994. in custody of
Huntington Beach, California. Library.

Information of researcher, Carl Alkire.

Eleanor Antoniah. Kentucky Marriage Records, Gen. Pub. Co.. Baltimore, 1983, in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad. CA, p. 50.

22 CD 002. Rlinois Marriages, Menard County, IL.

2^^ ISGS Quarterly, p. 81; wife's name correction from researcher, Carl Alkire.

26 Information of Alkire researcher, Ellen Parker.

26 Conrad W. Feltner, The Trumbo Family, Private: 1974 : Harold Duncan Harness, A Glimpse of
the Past, Gateway, Baltimore, MD: 1983,

2^^ Parents uncertain.

26 Father: Jacob Trumbo.

2® Bondsman; Jacob Trumbo
26 ISGS Quarterly: died aged 82.

61 ISGS Quarterly, p. 82.

62 Parents not proved.

62 Information of Alkire researcher, Ellen Parker.

64 Ibid

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221

35 Mrs. Ralph H. Sayre and Duffy C. Hornbeck. Sr.. Warnaar Hornbeck Descendants. McClain.

Parsons, W.VA, 1977, p. 110.

3® Ibid., p. 139.

ISGS Quarterly, p. 78: died aged 86.

33 Ibid., p. 78; died aged 84.

39 Aged 68; living with the family: Jane Hess, aged 24, born in KY.

Much information concerning this family provided by James E. Remer, 2900 West 93rd Terrace,
Leawood, KS 66206.

Antioch Christian Church of Cantrall, Illinois, Springfield. IL, 1984, 977.356/C3/K2g, p. 163:
ISGS Quarterly, pp. 80-81.

Researcher Carl Alkire says married aged 21.

^3 ISGS Quarterly, p. 81; died aged 80 years, 7 months, 25 days.

Alkire Cemetery Records.

^3 CD 002, Illinois Marriages, Sangamon County, IL.

^3 Sugar Grove Cemetery Records.

Sugar Grove Cemetery records.

^3 Died aged 51 years.

“^9 ISGS Quarterly, p. 81; Blane Graveyard Records.

30 The Reverend R. D. Miller, Past and Present of Menard County, Illinois, Clarke. Chicago. IL.
1905, 977.3555/H2m. in custody of Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple
St., Salt Lake City, UT, p. 509.

31 ISGS Quarterly, p. 81; History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois. 0 L Baskin & Co..
Chicago, 1879, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 728.

32 Bible of John Davis Alkire, N. Bangs and J. Emory, NY, 1827.

33 Miller, pp. 508-509.

3“^ Ibid.

33 History of Menard and Mason Counties, Rlinois, O L Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1879, in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA.

33 Harness, p. 128.

3”^ Benjamin Franklin Whipp Bible, American Bible Society, NY, 1855.

35 Died aged 68 years, 10 months, 23 days.

39 Died aged 1 month, 21 days.

30 Died aged 2 years, 1 month, 8 days.

31 Died aged 4 years, 7 months, 12 days.

32 Died aged 5 years, 1 1 months, 5 days.

33 Menard Co., IL Marriage Record#175.

3^ Died aged 9 months, 21 days; Laura Alkire.

33 History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois, 0 L Baskin & Co.. Chicago. 1879. in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 737; Louisa A. Alkire.

33 Died aged 13 years; History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois, 0 L Baskin & Co..

Chicago. 1879, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 737.

37 Ibid.,p. 737.

35 Died aged 4 years, 9 months, 21 days.

39 Died aged 4 years, 2 months. 21 days.

70 Died aged 2 years.

71 History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois. 0 L Baskin 8c Co., Chicago, 1879. in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad. CA, p. 727.

72 Menard County. IL Marriage Record #615.

73 Died aged 12 years.

7^ Died aged 1 year, 6 months, 25 days.

73 CD 002, Illinois Marriages , Sangamon County, IL.

73 Died aged 36 years, 6 months 18 days.

77 Died aged 5 years, 3 months, 17 days.

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History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois. 0 L Baskin & Co., Chicago. 1879. in custody ot
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 736.

Died aged 8 months, 2 days.

Died aged 1 year, 9 months.

History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois, 0 L Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1879, in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 731.

Blane Graveyard Records.

Menard County, IL Marriage License #351.

^ Originally buried in the Blane Graveyard.

Menard County, IL, Marriage License #8509; Menard County, IL Marriage Book C. page 23.
Miller, p. 548.

History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois, 0 L Baskin & Co., Chicago. 1879, in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 738.

Died aged 7 years, 1 month, 0 days.

History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois, 0 L Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1879. in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 746.

90 Ibid., p. 730.

91 Miller, p. 417.

92 Resided with parents and two children.

93 Menard County, IL Marriage License #6500.

9'^ Resided with mother and grandparents, John and Nancy Bracken Blane.

93 Menard County, IL Marriage License #6995.

90 He and his son, John P. Blane, were boarders of Harold C. Blane.

9^^ Miller, p. 520; Menard County, IL Marriage Book B, p. 147.

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THE BRADLEY FAMILY

This chapter contains the information known of the parents of Nancy Bradley who married
Joseph Vance. John Bradley and Sarah "Sally" Lillard have been identified as the parents of Nancy
Bradley. Information regarding Sarah's surname has come from several sources including Sanders
Saga by Catherine S. McConnel, page 245. This genealogy stated that John Bradley and Sarah Lillard
were married in 1768. DAR membership apphcation #581137, submitted on June 22, 1973 by Laura
Fields Kreger, stated that John's wife was Sarah Lillard. Perhaps one of the best confirmations of this
information is that a granddaughter of John and Sarah Bradley, daughter of James Bradley, was
named Sarah Lillard Bradley.

Two books have been written on the Lillard family. The first, Lillard, A Family of Colonial
Virginia by Jacques Ephraim "Stout" Lillard, was published in 1928. Much of Stout Lillard's early
information was based on family tradition. He stated that the Lillards were Huguenots of French
origin and descended from Moise and T'ilh Lillard of Angers and Nantes. Their son, Jean (John)
LiUard, emigrated to America, settling on the James River in Virginia. It was the belief of Stout Lillard
that with the exception of a Louisiana family, aU American Lillards were descended from John Lillard.
John Lillard was said to have married Mildred Jones in 1700. After Mildred's death in 1720 John and
his son, Benjamin, located in an area near Manassas which in 1731 became part of Prince Wdliam
County, and which could have been the original location of John Ldlard on the James River. There
John was said to have married second, Martha Littlejohn. No records have been found for these
marriages; however, a wid written in 1734/5 and recorded in Prince WiUiam County, and an inventory
of the estate, of Martha Lillard have been located. Martha's daughter, Sarah LiUard, was named in
her, will making Sarah too old to have been the wife of John Bradley but establishing Sarah as a Lillard
family given name.

The second LiUard genealogy in two volumes, of the same title, published in 1991 by David
Hicks Lillard, Jr., was primarily concerned with James Lillard born in Virginia about 1725 and
husband of Keziah Bradley. This heavily documented book stated that the first known Lillard in this
country was a Thomas LUlard of Essex County, Virginia, who in 1715 was mentioned in the estate
papers of George Lloyd In 1732 Thomas LiUard was a member of a jury in Prince Wilham County.
David Hicks LiUard speculated that this Thomas LiUard may have been the second husband of the
Martha Littlejohn LiUard who died in 1734/5.

A John LiUard, tenant farmer, resided in Prince WiUiam County on Four MUe Run as early as
1726 or 1727. This area became Fairfax County in 1742. John died at that location, and his widow
married a Mr. Chubb. A John LUlard was a taxpaying resident of Orange County on Mountain Run in
1737, but after that date he no longer appeared in tax records. The first weU-documented LiUards have
been found in the records of Bromfield Parish, Culpeper County, formed from Orange County in 1748.

Because John Bradley’s father is unproved, the information in the foUowing two paragraphs
presents two possible candidates; Lawrence Bradley and John Bradley, Sr.

Lawrence Bradley resided in Bromfield Parish, Culpeper County, Virginia. In Book G, page
509, of the Northern Neck Land Grants of Virginia, was recorded a 1751 grant of 300 acres in Culpeper

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County on the south side of Hussers River to Lawrence Bradley. His neighbors were Lawrence Garr
and William Duff. Witnesses to the June 1, 1784, will of Lawrence Bradley were William Brown, James
James, Archabud Rider, and William Ambrose Brown. The will was proved on June 16, 1788.
Lawrence and his wife, Elizabeth Lollard, had at least two children who married into the Lillard family,
Keziah Bradley who married James Lillard, and Augustine Bradley, Sr., who married first. Elizabeth
Lillard in about 1768, and second, Frances Hurt, whom he married on November 13, 1788. James
Bradley was born in 1745 and died on December 15, 1832. Lawrence Bradley was said to be the father
of John Bradley who married Sarah LiUard in Lillard, A Family of Colonial Virginia by David Hicks
LUlard, Jr., pages 751*2. The author stated this information had been provided to him by Bradley
researchers whom he did not identify.

Lacking proof for the above it must be noted that a "John Bradley, Sr.," died in 1803 in
Washington County, Virginia, the location at which John Bradley, father of Nancy Bradley Vance, died
in 1817. In 1804 an inventory was made of this estate and presented to the court on May 16th. Mary
Bradley was administratrix of this estate. John McHenry, Niel McNiel, and George Smith were the
appraisers. The estate was small. The house contained the following furniture; two bedsteads and
furniture, a table, two pairs of chairs, two books, half a dozen delph plates, nine tin cups, teaware,
knives and forks, irons, an oven, a flesh fork and candlestick, pewter, a wash tub, and pott trammel (a
pothook for a fireplace crane). In addition to these items there were: a cow and calf, three sows, flax, a
beef hide, carpenters' tools, and farm tools. On December 18, 1810, an estate settlement was made by
Joseph Scott, Neel McNeel, and Joseph Pendleton. An Andrew Bradley was mentioned in this
settlement as weU as William Burgess and his wife. Mary Bradley, youngest daughter of our John
Bradley, had married a William Burges on October 7, 1805.

The above background has been presented to readers as a basis for future research. We will
now continue with the family of John and Sarah Lillard Bradley.

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225

THE FAMILY OF JOHN BRADLEY

1. John^ Bradley. Born, 17431. Died, 1817, in Abingdon, Washington Co., VA^. Buried in Sinking
Springs, Abingdon, Washington Co., VA^.

John married Sarah "Sally" Lillard, possibly the daughter of Benjamin Lillard and Elizabeth
Lightfoot, circa 1761. Died, 1817, in Washington Co., VA®.

The name John Bradley is found in the records of Culpeper County, Virginia. On May 19, 1763,
John and Susannah Lillard, sold a John Bradley one hundred acres in Bromfield Parish, on Thornton's
line, for the sum of fifteen pounds. This sale was recorded in Culpeper County, Virginia Deed Book D,
pages 233-236. This date would coincide with the approximate date of the marriage of John Bradley to
Sarah Lillard. The above couple has been identified as Captain John Lillard who served in the
Revolution and his wife, Susannah Ball, a cousin of George Washington. They removed to Kentucky.
John Lillard married second, Ann Moore Thomas. John Lillard was also believed to be a son of
Benjamin Lillard and Elizabeth Lightfoot, possible parents of Sarah Lillard.

In Culpeper County a John Bradley was paid for service in the French and Indian War, 1754-
1763. This information came from Kegley's Virginia Frontier by F. B. Kegley, page 257.

The earliest records found of a John Bradley in southwest Virginia were found in Volume II of
Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia, in which it was recorded that on August 27, 1764, in Augusta
County, Virginia, a John Bradley witnessed the will of Abraham Biss who died in 1765. In 1767 a John
Bradley appeared in Colonel Preston's list of tax delinquents in the same location.

During the revolution John Bradley served from Fincastle County under Captain Evan Shelby
in Lord Dunsmore's Wars. A battle was fought in 1774 at Point Pleasant at the mouth of the Great
Kenhawa John later hved in Washington County formed in 1776-7 from the counties of Montgomery
and Fincastle, the latter county having been dissolved.

John Bradley came into possession of six tracts of land in Kentucky. John Bradley authorized
Alexander Breckenridge to sell property on Green River on September 20, 1791. Virginia established its
first military district south of the Green River, and only a soldier could enter a survey in the district.
The Kentucky properties of John Bradley were:

DATE ACREAGE

LOCATION RECORDED

May 9, 1780
Mar. 26, 1781

Jan. 17, 1783
Mar. 28, 1783
Dec 17, 1783

303 acres
400 acres

400 acres
1,000 acres
639 1/2 acres

Licking River

Cedar Creek & Dixon

River, Lincoln Co.

Green River
Rolling Fork
Green River

Book A, p. 39
Book 1, pp. 68
and 108
Book A, p. 254
Book A, p. 269
Book A, p. 319

In 1817 John Bradley died. His land in Virginia described as two tracts, one of forty-one and a
half acres, and another of thirty-two acres, was distributed among his heirs in December of 1817.

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town of abingdon
inriBU lots 1TT8
out Lots 1781

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227

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The children of John and Sarah LiUard Bradley were:

i. John Bradley. Born, circa 1762, in Virginia. Died, about 1805, in Knox,
Tennessee. Resided in Kentucky. He married, second, Nancy Tate, 6 Nov 1792.

ii. Nancy Bradley. Born, 8 Nov 1764, in Virginia®. Died. 14 Feb 1857, in Morgan
Co., IL'^. Buried in Arcadia Cem., Morgan Co., IL®. Census: 1830, in Morgan Co.,
IL; p. 90. Census: 8 Oct 1850, in Oskaloosa Twp., Mahaska Co., lA; p. 219®.
Census: 1855, in Morgan Co., IL^®. She married Joseph Vance, before 1784, in
Washington Co., VA^^. See the Vance Family chapter for further details concerning
this family.

iii. Reuben Bradley. Born, 1765, in Augusta Co., VA. Died, 6 Jun 1844, in
Washington Co., VA^^. He married EHzabeth Lusk, 10 Mar 1789, in Washington
Co., VA

The History of Southwest Virginia hy Lewis Preston Summers contained several
references to Reuben Bradley. On March 18, 1806, Reuben Bradley became a
justice for Washington County, Virginia. In April of 1812 Captain Reuben Bradley
ran for a seat in the House of Delegates receiving 314 votes. Colonel Francis
Preston received 344 votes. Both men became delegates to the General Assembly of
Virginia. Reuben served in this position until 1817 and again in 1821 and 1822. On
December 23, 1833, Reuben Bradley became sheriff of Washington County.

Some of the land transactions in which Reuben Bradley was involved were:

DEED BOOK 5

Jan. 17, 1810 • Sarah "Sally" McMeans of Sevier County, Tennessee, sold Reuben
Bradley 165 acres at the mouth of Casey's Branch for 250 pounds.

DEED BOOK 7

DATE

ACREAGE LOCATION GRANTOR/GRANTEE PRICE

20 Feb 1821 210 acres

23 Aug 1821 3 tracts

Beaver Creek from Arthur Moore
to Reuben Bradley

$326.00

DEED BOOK 8

DATE ACREAGE LOCATION GRANTEE PRICE

12 Nov 1823 19 acres +

31 Jul 1824 personal
property

adj Abram B. Robert Craig mortgage to
JamesParsons

$150.00

$132.00

DEED BOOK 11

DATE ACREAGE LOCATION GRANTOR/GRANTEE PRICE

3 May 1834 1/4 acre

13 Oct 1834 100 acres

from James Crabtree, taxes
Reuben, trustee of Wm. S. $629.00
Williams to Abram Bradley

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229

DEED BOOK 12

DATE

ACREAGE

DATE

GRANTOR/GRANTEE

PRICE

15 Dec 1835

Wolf Creek

Reuben & Alcey Bradley to
Elias Ogden & J. Bronagh

$1500.

1 Jan 1836

24 acres

Holston Riv.

to Robert E. Bradley

$50.00

26Aug 1836

49 1/2 acres

SpringCreek

from John C. & Jane
Anderson

The children of Reuben and Elizabeth Lusk Bradley were:

i. Sarah "Sally” Bradley. She married Frederick Fulkerson. Resided in
Missouri.

ii. Margaret L. Bradley. Margaret married Thomas Fulkerson in 1817.
Resided in St. Jc«eph, MO, and in Gonzales, TX.

iii. William L. Bradley. William married Mrs. Elizabeth Nunn.

iv. John Bradley. John married Annie Lervis. Resided in Texas and
Huntsville, AL where he died.

V. Orlando Bradley. Orlando married Susan D. Carter. Resided Missouri
where he died in 1875.

vi. James Lusk Bradley. James married Mary Craig Hays.

vii. Robert Emmett Bradley. Died, 30 Oct 1849, Wolf Creek, Abingdon,
Washington Co., VA. Occupation: lawyer. Robert married Sarah J.

Zimmerman.

viii. Reuben L. Bradley. Died, 1836, in Mississippi. Reuben married Evelyn
Gray, in 1835.

iv. James Bradley. Born, 1769, in Virginia^^. Died, after 1824, in Huntsville,
Madison Co., AL. Burial in Maple Grove Cem., Huntsville, Madison Co., AL. He
married, first, Naomi Wells, 2 Feb 1790, in Washington Co., VA^^. He married,
second, Jeannie Colville Hays, 12 Jun 1808, in Washington Co., VA^'^. James
married third, Miss Colvin.

Information about James Bradley can be found in the History of Southwest
Virginia by Lewis Preston Summers and in Sanders Saga by Catherine S.
McConnell as well as in an article in THE VIRGINIAN, dated April 27, 1911. In
May of 1789, James made a purchase of 280 acres as recorded in Washington
County, VA Deed Book I, page 124, from George and Joseph Colvill. His home was
known as "The Meadows."

On January 17, 1791, James Bradley was named a justice of Washington
County. In the years 1797 and 1798 James Bradley and Samuel Meek served as
delegates to the General Assembly of Virginia from Washington County. In 1803
James Bradley became a trustee for the newly incorporated Abingdon Academy
having authority to make rules and regulations and appoint and remove officers for
the academy. He served on this board until removing to Huntsville, Alabama, in
1824.

James obtained two merchants' licenses in the year 1804, on March 16th and
May 1st. That same year, in the tax records of Robert Campbell's precinct, it was
recorded that James was a slave owner. On June 20, 1809, James was named a
sheriff for Washington County. In 1823 he sold his log home to Francis Smith in
preparation for his move to Huntsville, Alabama.

Some of the land transactions in Washington County in which James was
involved were:

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DEED BOOK 5

DATE

ACREAGE

LOCATION

GRANTEE

PRICE

26 Mar 1814

13 Oct 1815

371 acres

8 acr^

240 acres

adjoining
own prcperty

purchased at auction by
James Bradley
purchased at auction
for delinquent taxes

total of
$41.00
$11.80

DEED BOOK 6

DATE

ACREAGE

LOCATION

GRANTEE

PRICE

19 Mar 1817

4 Oct 1817

240 acres

350 acres

Cane River;
line of heirs,
John Bradley

James & John

Anderson

Ldlburn L. Henderson

$1,000.

$12,000.

DEED BOOK 7

DATE

ACREAGE

LOCATION

GRANTEE

PRICE

2 Aug 1819

27 Aug 1819
30 Sep 1820

207 acres

46 3/4 acres
240 acres

Wolf Creek
Spring Creek

James & John

Anderson

James Bradley, Jr.
from Samuel Vance

$4,000.

$500.00

DEED BOOK 8

DATE

PROPERTY

GRANTEE

PRICE

5 Jul 1823

personal property; slaves:
Jenny, 43, PoUy, 9, Lewis, 7

James Bradley, Jr.

$597.39

The children of James and Naomi Wells Bradley were:

i Joshua Bradley.

ii. Frank Bradley.

iii. Sarah LiUard "Sally" Bradley.

iv. Susan Wells Bradley. She married John Sanders, 26 Apr 1814.

V. Naomi Bradley.

vi. James Bradley. James married Adeline Bibb, daughter of the governor
of Alabama.

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231

The children of James and Jeannie Hays Bradley were:

i. Joseph C. Bradley. He married Isabella Clark. They resided in
Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama.

ii. Emily Bradley. Emly married Lysander Campbell. Resided in Rich
Valley, Symth County, Virginia.

iii. Caroline Bradley. She married Leonidas H. Tate. Resided Chilhowie,
Smyth County, Virginia.

V. Abraham "Abram" Bradley. Born, 31 Oct 1771, in Botetourt Co., VA Occupation:
distiller. He married, first, Elizabeth Vance, daughter of Samuel Vance and
Margaret Laughlin, 15 Jan 1801, in Washington Co., VA. He married, second,
Mary "Polly" Fulkerson, daughter of James Fulkerson and Mary (Van Hook),
30 Aug 1821.

In 1804 Abram was on the tax rolls of Robert Campbell's precinct with one slave,
one horse and three cattle. By the following year he had two slaves.

In 1834 Abram had purchased 500 acres from Abram Fulkerson which he
devised to his son, Abram F. Bradley, together with other lands purchased from the
Fulkersons. Abram Jr., also received a 200 acre tract on Beaver Creek purchased
from Jacob MiUer in 1837, and the 270 acr^ on the south side of Walker's
Mountain purchased from Catherine and Peter Hanley, as weU as land purchased
from Samuel Smith. Altogether Abram, Jr., was bequeathed between 1,000 and
1,200 acres and six slaves.

Abram's wife, Polly, was willed most of what Abram called "the Thomas
Fulkerson place," their house, known as "Mont Calm," and four slaves.

Abram Bradley was the administrator of his father's estate. He was named a
sheriff of Washington County, Virginia, on May 21, 1842. Abram's will was dated
May 4, 1846. At the time of his death he resided on the 750 acres, valued at
$15,000, which he willed to his son, John L. Bradley. It included the 135 acres he
had purchased from John Mitchell in 1815, the 5 1/2 acres purchased from Robert
Craig in 1818, and the acres purchased between 1832 and 1834 from the Andrew
Willoughby estate. He was also in possession of 200 acres in Mechienburg County,
Kentucky, which he willed to his granddaughter, Louisa Barksdale, daughter of
Sally who was deceased.

Below are some of the deeds recorded in Washington County in which Abram
was grantor or grantee. Information in the deeds and his will indicated that Abram
owned a distillery, a saw miU, much cash, and a number of slaves.

DEED BOOK 5

March 29, 1814 • Samuel and Margaret Vance, parents of Abraham Bradley's wife,
Elizabeth, sold a tract of 10 acres, 3 poles, for $180.00 to their son-in-law. This land
was part of a grant dated August 17, 1803, and located on Spring Creek.

DEED BOOK 3

DATE ACREAGE LOCATION GRANTOR/GRANTEE

17 Aug 1803 55 acres Spring Creek from Samuel and

Margaret Vance

17 Aug 1803 145 acres Spring Creek from Samuel and

Margaret Vance

PRICE

$30.00

$833.00

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DEED BOOK 5

DATE

ACREAGE

LOCATION

GRANTO R/GRANTEE

PRICE

29 Mar 1814

10 acres

Spring Creek

from Samuel and
Margaret Vance

$180.00

DEED BOOK 6

DATE

ACREAGE

LOCATION

GRANTOR/GRANTEE

PRICE

31 Jan 1815

135 acres

Beaver Creek

from John & Nancy

$961.00

133 acres +

Mitchell

16 Junl815

19 acres

from Matthew &

Ehzabeth Allison

$47.50

2 Apr 1818

205 acres

to William Williams

$1,000.

9Jul 1818

5 1/2 acres

from Robert Craig, Sr.

$110.00

DEED BOOK 7

DATE

ACREAGE

LOCATION

GRANTO R/GRANTEE

PRICE

19 Feb 1819

58 acres

E side Spring

from Samuel Vance, his

$70.00

Creek

father-in-law

23 Apr 1819

34 acres +

from David & Susannah
Rush

$550.00

31 Mar 1819

Wolf Creek

to Abram Zimmerman

$120.00

16 Aug 1819

230 acres

from Andrew & Ehz.
Willoughby

$1500.00

16 Aug 1819

53 +

Spring Creek

from Andrew & EUz.
Willoughby

$1500.00

17 Sep 1819

60 acres

land of heirs,
of Jn Bradley

from James Bradley, Jr.

$1500.00

DEED BOOK 8

DATE

ACREAGE

LOCATION

GRANTOR/GRANTEE

PRICE

18 Dec 1822

2 slaves

from Samuel Vance, Sr.

$900.00

21 Jan 1823

lot #24

main road in
Abingdon

from David and Lavice
Stout

$300.00

29 Aug 1823

99 ft. of
frontage

main road W
of Abingdon

from Nathaniel Lewis

$500.00

12 Nov 1823

60 acres

from John Fulkerson

gift

4 Dee 1824

lot

in Abingdon

to David Stout

$200.00

4 Dec 1824

70 acres

N fork of
Holston River

from David and Lavice
Stout

$200.00

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DEED BOOK 11

DATE

ACREAGE

LOCATION

GRANTOR/GRANTEE

PRICE

22 Nov 1832

66 acres:

220 acres

100 acres

46 1/2 acres

from executors of estate
of Matthew Willoughby

$70.00

Jan 1834

50 acres

above named

$12.50

31 Jan 1834

1,060 acres

above named

$30.00

2 Jul 1834

500 acres

Abraham's

Creek

from Abraham &
Margaret Fulkerson

$4,000.

7 Jul 1834

200 acres

Beaver Creek

estate, Mary Fulkerson

gift

13 Oct 1834

100 acres

William Williams

$629.00

13 Jan 1835

178 acres

Reedy Creek

to James Bradley

$1600.

DEED BOOK 12

DATE

ACREAGE

LOCATION

GRANTO R/GRANTEE

PRICE

11 Mar 1836

360 acres

40 acres

from Thomas and
Margaret Fulkerson

$2,374.

27 Mar 1835

234 acres

Barren Spr.,

to Catherine Hanley

$1,000.

27 Mar 1835

270 acres

S side

Walkers Mt.

from Katherine & Peter
S. Hanley

$1,000.

15 Dec 1835

100 acres

Spring Crk.

to George Brooks

$1,000.

19 Nov 1836

74 1/2 acres

Spring Crk.

to Jacob & Elizabeth
Shoemaker

$228.25

23 Jan 1836

13 1/2 acres

Spring Crk.

from above named

$100.00

26 Jan 1837

200 acres

Beaver Crk.

from Mary & Jacob
MOler

$300.00

The children of Abraham and Elizabeth Vance Bradley were:

i. Sarah Bradley. She married Thomas W. Barksdale.

ii. Samuel Bradley. Died young.

The children of Abraham and PoUy Fulkerson Bradley were:

iii. John LiUard Bradley. John married Susan McConnell. Resided on
Wolf Creek, Washington Co., VA.

iv. Abram Fulkerson Bradley. Abram married first, Sarah (Lrby?). He
married second, Mary Wallace.

V. Venie Bradley. Venie married Arnold Simpson. Resided Sawyer, TX.
vi. Fanny Bradley. Fanny married Dr. Claude Craig. Resided Abingdon,
Washington Co., VA

vi. Elizabeth Bradley. Born in Virginia. Died, 1845. She married John Rider, son of
John Rider. His will was dated November 22, 1869.

This family removed to Blount County, Tennessee.

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William Bradley. Born, 1774, in Virginia. Died, 3 Jun 1844. Resided, 1832, in
Hawkins Co., TN. Wdliam married first, Mary Murphy, in 1799. He married
second, Mary Clampet before 1802. He married third, Elizabeth Hodgeons.

Two deect^ of William Bradley are found in Washington County, VA Deed Book
11. On July 8, 1826, John and Ehzabeth Rider of Blount County, Tennessee,
deeded William Bradley of Hawkins County, Tennessee 41 1/2 acres, 32 poles, in
Washington County, Virginia, for $600.00 in the presence of Orville Bradley and
John Rider, Jr. On November 2, 1832, William sold David Campbell the same 41
1/2 acres, and 32 poles, inherited from his father, John Bradley. William was then
a resident of Hawkins County, Tennessee.

Ameha "MiUy” Bradley. Born, 1777, in Washington Co., VA. She married Isaac
Fickle, 12 May 1795, in Washington Co., VA. The will of Milly Fickle was dated
October 1, 1846 and proved January 24, 1848 in Washington Co., VA.

Mary Bradley. Born, circa 1779. She married William Burges, 7 Oct 1805.

Notes and References

^ Catherine S. McConnell, Sanders Saga, p. 245.

^ Probate of the estate of John Bradley; burial bills: March 25, 1817.

® Sinking Spring Cemetery; grave located in first circle at main entrance.

^ Intentionally omitted.

5 Probate of John Bradley; estate billed for digging grave, June 5, 1817.

® 1850 Census: aged 85; born in Virginia; died 92 years, 3 months, 6 days.

Jacksonville Area Genealogical and Historical Society information.

^ Stone reads, "Wife of Joseph, died 14 Feb. 1857, age 92yrs, 3mo, 6days".

® Listed in error as Nancy Banks residing with her daughter, Sarah Vance Morgan.

10 Living with John and Elizabeth Vance Sturgis.

11 Their first known child was born 1784 in Kentucky.

1^ Lewis Preston Summers, History of Southwest Virginia, Reg Pub Co: 1979, in custody of
Huntington Beach, California, Library, p. 823.

1^ Catherine S. McConnell, Sanders Saga, p. 245, p. 246.

14 Ibid., p. 248.

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THE CONSTANT FAMILY

Previous researchers of the Constant family have believed the family to have been of French
Hu^enot origin. An ancient coat of arms found at Lausanne, Switzerland, was reported in the Book of
Crests by Fairbairn, page 129.

Our own Constant line has been traced to Baltimore County, Maryland, as early as 1722 with
John and Susannah Constant. At that time the birth of their daughter, Margaret, was recorded in St.
George's Parish of the Anglican Church, presently located in Harford County. Property for the erection
of a parish church was conveyed to the vestry in 1718; however an earlier church may have been in
existence some time between 1671 and 1681. The earliest records extant begin in 1692 as recorded in
Volume I of the church registers.

The boundaries of St. George's Parish were between the Susquehanna River on the east,
Chesapeake Bay on the south, the headwaters of the Bush River on the west, and the Pennsylvania line
on the north; an area north of Baltimore within which the John Constant family probably resided.

No known connection has been made to a Thomas Constant who received a land grant in
Nansemond County, Virginia, on October 29, 1696. Still earlier, to pay his passage to America, a John
Constant was indentured to an Edward Wade of York County, Virginia, who willed John's service to his
son in a document dated November, 1675. York County was at that time a large county surrounding
the Rappahannock River and adjoining Nansemond County to the south. John Constant successfully
sued John WiUiams of York County for the sum of four pounds sterUng on November 24, 1688. It is of
course possible that a son or grandson of one of these men settled in Baltimore County, Maryland.

When John Constant, born 1725, son of John Constant of Baltimore County, migrated west he
may weU have done so via a major route to the west which traversed southwest from Chester in
Pennsylvania, passing through Harford County, Baltimore, Frederic, Hagerstown, and points west
along the Potomac River in Maryland. He then settled on the Cacapon River which flowed northward
into the Potomac just southwest of present day Berkeley Springs, Morgan County, West Virginia.

The ancestry of Martha Constant, who married John Morgan of northwestern Virginia follows,
beginning with her father, John Constant.

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Location of Constant's Run
Morgan County, West Virginia

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First Generation

1. John^ Constant (John^)^. Born, 14 Aug 1725, in St. George's Parish Harford Co., MD. Died,
Dec 1810, in Fleming Co., KY^. Census: 16 Aug 1800, from the Fleming Co., KY tax hst. Resided:
before 1748, in Frederick Co., VA, presently Morgan Co., WVA. Occupation: farmer.

By 1748 John Constant and his brother, William, and possibly other family members, had left
Harford County, Maryland, and were residents on the Cacapehon River of Virginia. John's residence
was attested to by George Washington, hiture president of the United States, in his Journal of My
Journey Over the Mountcdns.

George Washington was a surveyor for Lord Fairfax, owner of aU the land in the present day
counties of Hardy, Hampshire, and Morgan Counties in West Virginia, and the counties of Frederick in
Virginia, plus other counties totaling in all, twenty-three. Charles II granted these lands to seven
proprietors who subsequently sold their rights to Lord Culpeper. From the latter these properties
descended to Lord Thomas Fairfax. In 1748 George Washington, then only sixteen years of age, was
named to survey the Fairfax estate. George's brother, Lawrence Washington, had married Ann,
daughter of WOliam Fairfax who was a cousin of Lord Thomas Fairfax.

On April 23, 1750, John Constant assisted George Washington as marker for the survey of 388
acres in the Fork of Cacapehon for Henry Enoch. Two days later, again with Washington, John was
marker in a survey for John Newton whose property was located one mile above the fork of the
Cacapehon River on North River. On the following day, April 26th, Constant helped survey 200 acres
for John Parker on Little Cacapehon.

A survey was made for John Constant on June 6, 1755, in the Northern Neck of Virginia for 200
acres, the warrant having been issued on February 10, 1754. The property was obtained from his
brother, William Constant, a mare and colt being part of the purchase price.

Eight years later on May 7, 1763, John Constant obtained a deed from Lord Fairfax for eighty-
four acres located on both sides of the Great Cacapehon River. This property was located near the
present day Fisher Bridge, north of Largent, in Morgan County, West Virginia, where Constant’s Run
enters the Cacapon River. On July 4, 1770, John obtained a lease/release for an additional one hundred
acres from Thomas and Rebecca Mattocks. Constant's son-in-law, John Morgan who had married his
daughter, Martha, was a witness to this transaction.

In Northern Neck Land Grants Book P, page 81, on October 18, 1771, it was recorded that two
hundred acres had been granted to John Constant of Hampshire County, on the Cacapehon River,
surveyed for Thomas Edes. The tract had been returned to the surveyor, John Mauzy, as "Edes did not
comply with the advertisement of March 26, 1765 and recorded in Book N." From Frederick County,
Virginia, Settlement and Some First Families of Back Creek Valley, by Wilmer L. Kerns, page 128,
came the following concerning the above transactions:

After leaviag Back Creek, Eades and his wife settled along the Cacapon River several miles
below the Forks of Capon in what is now Morgan County, West Virginia. According to a first-person
account given by John Largent, John Constant sold land to Thomas Edes who was to pay for the land by
bartering his horses and mares. Before Edes could pay for the land, Indians raided the settlement during
the French and Indian War and killed both Edes and Ms wife.

A Rirther quotation from this source is of interest in that it describes the dangerous conditions
under which John Constant and other residents of the area Hved:

Kercheval told a story that supplements our knowledge about the fate of Eades and his family. It
reasons that he settled on land that John Constant had sold him, "about three miles above the mouth of
Capon." Eades discovered a cave on his new land and moved bia wife and children into their new abode.
The cave was in a large rock, and it saved him from cutting logs to build a cabin. After Eades had lived in

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the cave for several years, Indians began warfare against white settlers along the frontier. Neighbors took
shelter in a fort in the neighborhood ^ort Enoch or Fort Cox], but Eades remained firmly in his cave. One
day, Indians discovered the Eades family by trailing the children while they were driving their cows to
the cave, probably for milking. The entire family was taken prisoner by the Indians, and they were never
heard firom again.

During the Revolution John Constant served as a soldier and his son, John, as a Captain. This
was documented in the History of Kentucky, Volume I, by Lewis Collins, page 13.

William Jackson obtained a tract of sixty acres from John Constant on August 3, 1773. John
Constant and his son, John, witnessed a deed on the 6th of January, 1779, of John Larew/Larue to
William Jackson. Later that year John, Jr., moved to Kentucky. His father provided him with five cows
and heifers and a lively young horse, and 1800 Continental dollars to buy land for his brothers, William,
Isaac, and Jacob. This is known from John, Sr.'s, testimony during a lawsuit filed on May 13, 1799, in
Fleming County, Kentucky, in which the amount of land due to Isaac and Jacob, the surviving boys,
was in dispute because of the premature death of their brother, John.

John Constant, William McCrackin, Archibald Wiggins, and John Irwin were appraisers of the
estate of Septimus Taylor in 1782. On August 10th of that year John sold to Isaac Dawson a tract of two
hundred acres. Witnesses to this transaction were: John Swain, William Jackson, and John Morgan. It
is interesting to note that John Constant, Jr., married Abigail Dawson. John, Jr., had returned to
Virginia for a visit in 1781 and had requested that his father sell some of his holdings to buy additional
land in Kentucky for his sons. John thought this over through the winter of 1781-2 before finally
agreeing to do so. The purchase price of twenty pounds bought 3,000 acres in Kentucky from James
McCoUester.

On November 17, 1783, John Constant, William Jackson, and William Demaris appraised the
estate of Lawrence Neff in Hampshire County.

On March 9, 1785 John Constant affixed his mark, J, to the appraisal of the estate of Jacob
Larews. On i^ril 3, 1785, John was witness to the will of Jacob Locks; John Morgan was security and
William Jackson, "my loving friend," was executor. On if^ril 18, 1785, John Constant witnessed a sale of
308 acres to John Aikman.

The tax lists of Hampshire County have provided further information on the family of John
Constant. In 1782 there were eight white members of the household, one male over sixteen, three
horses, and thirteen cattle. In 1783 John's household had one male, 21 or older, one male, from 16-21,
four horses and ten cattle. On June 1, 1784, there was one male, 21 or older, three horses, and eight
cattle. In 1785 there was one male over 21, two males, 16-21, three horses, and nine cattle. By 1786
John was the only male over 21, and had two horses and eight head of cattle. In 1787 there were again
two males, 21 or above, as well as two horses, and seven head of cattle. In 1788 through 1790 he was
listed as the only male 21 or over, with two horses. In 1791 he no longer appeared on Hampshire
County tax roUs.

John Constant probably married his first wife about 1749. Her name has been said by a number
of researchers to have been Sarah Hood; however, as yet, no researcher has been located with proof that
this was so. On April 14, 1789, John Constant and his second wife, Elizabeth Willis, for two hundred
pounds leased Jeremiah Thompson one hundred acres, part of a tract granted to Thomas Mattocks in
1766. The witnesses to this lease and release were Daniel Newcomb, William Jackson, and George
Keele.

On January 12, 1790, John's daughter, Jane, married William Newcomb. The following 8th of
February John leased his son-in-law for 100 pounds the eighty-four acres of the Fairfax tract he had
purchased in 1763 on the west side of the Great Cacapeon. Daniel Newcomb, William Jackson, and
George Keele again acted as witnesses. On August 20, 1792, these same eighty-four acres were deeded
back to John Constant by William Newcomb and his wife, Jean, again for one hundred pounds. The
witnesses to this transaction were WiUiam Jackson, John Swain, and Jeremiah Thompson. These
eighty-four acres were sold for the last time for two hundred pounds on November 10, 1800, to Jeremiah
Thompson.

Hampshire County Minute Book, 1788-1791, indicated that on November 11, 1790, James and
Sarah Fields were complainants against Isaac Dawson and John Constant, defendants In Chancery, the
cause not stated. When Abraham Dawson wrote his wdl in 1804 in Hampshire County a suit over land

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was mentioned against John Constant, Jeremiah Thompson, John and James Matthews. William
Catlitt, and Captain Isaac Bell.

That John Constant was no saint is known from an accusation found in the Hampshire County
Minute Book, 1788-1791, in June of 1791, as follows: " John Constant and Elizabeth Chrisman, wife of
Conrad Chrisman, for living together acting and committing adultery by information of James Fields."
Where was John’s second wife, Elizabeth Willis? This was the same year their daughter, Hester, is
believed to have been born.

By August 16, 1800, John Constant had removed to Kentucky and was listed on the Fleming
County tax rolls, his residence being at Fleming Creek and the Licking River.

A Fayette County Circuit Court Deed Book recorded an indenture on September 8, 1806. of
William Metcalf to John Constant whereby Metcalf should pay Constant $900.00 by the next January
for the following property: a negro slave named John, a negro woman slave named Flora, a brown horse
with cropped ears, a sorrel horse with bald face, a bay mare, a bay horse with one eye, a roan horse, a
bay colt, two black horses, seven head of horned cattle, fifteen sheet, thirty head of hogs, a corn field,
two wheat stacks, a wagon and gears, cupboard and desk, one dozen Windsor chairs, four beds and
furniture, a loom, and all other household and kitchen furniture. Apparently John was closing out his
household and preparing to live with one of his children.

On August 28, 1804, John wrote his will which was recorded in Fleming County, Kentucky Will
Book A, page 202. It was as follows:

In the name of God. Amen.

I John Constant of Fleming County and State of Kentucky being infirm in body but of disposing
memory, calling to mind the mortality of the body, and that I must, agreeable to the course of nature,
shortly die, That a proper disposition of the small estate, goods, and chattels with which it has pleased
the almighty to bless me in this life may be made and done, Do hereby make such disposition in the
following Will.

First I will that my just debts and funeral charges be speedily paid out of the proceeds of a sale of such
part of my personal estate as may be sufficient for that purpose in the discretion of my Executors.

Item. I give and bequeath to my wife Elizabeth Constant all the residue of my personal estate (after the
deductions in this my VWU specified) to hold and use as and for her own goods and chattels during her
natural life or reputable demeanor as a widow, and immediately upon her reputation being justly
tarnished, future marriage, or natural decease whichever of them may first happen, then such estate to
descend to, and rest in my two children by her the said Elizabeth, to wit, John Constant and Hester
Constant to be equally divided between them share and share alike to them their heirs and assigns
forever— -Yet subject nevertheless to the further deductions hereinafter mentioned to wit, Within one
year after my decease (whether the legacy above bequeathed may then be in the hands of the said
Elizabeth or those of my children aforesaid) I will that my Executors Hereinafter nam'd do pay the sum of
Twentyfive cents to each of my children by a former wife, to wit Isaac Constant, Jacob Constant, Martha
Morgan, Mary Kelly, Sarah Largent, Ruth Strode, and Jane Newcomb, or that sum to such of them as
may be living at the time above mentioned for pajnnent thereof. Item. I will and devise to my aforesaid
son John Constant a tract of land containing one hundred and fifty acres lying in the County of Fleming
aforesaid on the waters of both Fleming creek and Licking river, being that I purchased of Ben. William
Henry out of Gormans survey, to hold to hiTYi his heirs and assigns forever.

Lastly I hereby nominate and appoint My beloved wife Elizabeth Constant and John Overly Executrix and
Executor of this my last Will and Testament. Hereby revoking all former and other TOlls by me made .

In testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my had and seal the 28th day of August, 1804.

his

John X Constant (SEAL)
mark

Acknowledged by the said John Constant as and for his Last \W11 and Testament in our presence
who have severally subscribed our names as witnesses thereto in his presence .

Tho. Dougherty
Geo. W. Botts
Wolford TOtt
Andrew Wight

John lived until late 1810, his wiU being proved at the January Term, 1811, of the Fleming
County Court.

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In addition to the children named in the will John had a son, William, who appeared in the 1782
Hampshire County Tax List next to his father. William died in 1787. John's first born son, Captain
John Constant, had died in 1788.

John Constant and his first wife had the following children:

i. John Constant"^. Born, 1750, in Hampshire Co., VA. Died, 10 Oct 1788, at
Constant's Station, Bourbon Co., KY®. Buried at Constant's Station, Bourbon Co.,
KY. He married Abigail Dean, circa 1776.

Captain John Constant served in the Revolutionary War in John Holder's
Company in Madison County, Kentucky, at or near Boonesborough, June 10, 1779.
For his military service John was granted 1,000 acres in Fayette County,
Kentucky. This portion of the county became Bourbon County when it was formed
in 1786 and in 1793 became a part of Clark County.

The Jefferson County, Kentucky, Deed Entries, Volume A, page 36, recorded
that on April 29, 1780, John Constant was deeded 400 acres on Strodes Fork of the
Licking River and 1,000 acres on the Elkhorn waterway.

An excerpt from a letter to Governor Nelson from Lexington, Kentucky, dated
October 21, 1781, found in the Calendar of State Papers of Virginia, Volume 2.
page 564, was as follows: "there are not magistrates enough in the County to hold a
Court." It went on to suggest that Captain J. Constant be put on the Commission
as recommended by Major Swearingen.

Captain John Constant was a resident of Strode's Station in his early days in
Kentucky. On August 14, 1782, being the ranking military officer, he led a force
which was defeated at the "Battle of Upper Blue Licks," also known as "Boyle's
Defeat." In this force were Daniel Boone, John Morgan, and other Morgan and
Boone family members. Because of the criticism he received following the battle, in
1783-4 John left Strode's Station and established Constant's Station on Constant's
Fork of Strode's Creek, about a half mile north of Strode's Station. There were four
houses at his station which were originally occupied by John Constant, Thomas
Parvin, Major Andrew Hood, who had married a sister of John's wife, and Charles
Stamper. In 1786 John Morgan, who had married Captain John Constant's sister,
Martha, joined the group. ITie station was much smaller than Strode's and not
built to withstand attack.

In the years 1783 and 1784 ten surveys were recorded for John Constant in
Fayette County on Strode's Fork of the Licking River and on Hingston Fork of the
Licking. The total acreage of these grants was 5,078. 1,000 of these acres were the
above mentioned grant for military service.

The testimony in the Draper Papers of Isaac CUnkenbeard, a resident at
Strode's Station, provided the following account of an attack by Indians on
Constant's Station in the spring of 1785:

...Constant was one day, at liis station, out in the field, ploughing. Joshua
Stamper was also out, in an adjoining field. Only a cane running between them. Two
little children of Parvins were out at the mouth of the cane. The two children were
kiiled: whether shot, or how, I don't know. They shot at Constant, as he ran in, and
broke his leg. He got in on his hands and one foot, crept in under the floor, and so
into his house. Stamper got in without injury.

A second account of this attack, more detailed but somewhat confusing because
of inserts in the text, was given by Henry Parvin, son of the Thomas Parvin who
was living at Constant's Station at the time:

...Constant was ploughing com, and my sister and myself were wanted by him
to help set up the corn. He had had the measles and had gotten well, but part of the
family stiU had them and my mother went out to get spice-wood to make some tea -
heard the child cry, turned back and sent another sister and brother. They had

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scarcely gotten to tKe end of tlie cane when the Indians took them. Broke Constant's
leg, and shot a bullet that struck right in the side of the door where mother was
standing.

Constant had ploughed once from the house to the hemp-patch towards the end
of the cane, which came between him and where the Indians were and was going
towards the hemp-patch a second time. We stopped and looked at the alarm and
called "Indians." We saw them, a parcel of swarthy, yellow looking things, with
shining pieces of silver on, and we thought they had killed a snake, and thought of
going to see what kind of one it was. They were gathered round, taking them to be a
parcel of mulattos. Constant called "Indians" again, and when we saw him turn and
run, then we ran too. He was shot as he went in. Had first got to the end of the row of
corn at the yard fence, he crawled along a few panels, and came to the yard gate, and
came in. The house was underpinned, and he crept under, and was taken in by a
place opened with the lifting up of a puncheon. I followed him. Sister went round the
house, and ran in at our door.

Father was teaching school at the time at Stroud's Station, and was just
crossing the fence with two of Mr. Constant's children, Henry and Elizabeth, just
after dinner, when he heard the gun crack. Saw us run. Said he thought it was some
of their foolishness. Went on and called school. Children were massacred. They would
have done much mischief if the children hadn’t come out. We had been to school in
the morning, and he had been ploughing. Came to my father for us after dinner. But
Isaac Constant, a brother of John, and I, after getting John Constant upstairs to bed,
stayed up there guard.

About half an hour after this we heard a gun fire towards Hood's Station about
two miles farther down but not on the creek. Two men were out from Stroud's Station
and returning, one of them saw a red bird, and thought he would see how near he
could come taking off its head. Presently they came and set on the yard fence. Isaac
Constant told what had happened and of their danger, which they at first were not
disposed to believe, but when they did, slipped in, in haste. An express was then sent
on to the fort, and about thirty pursued in a very short time, but the Indians got
away down among the knobs and escaped. We had thought those were Indians at
Hood's. This same spring we went there. My father moved then up to Stroud's,
convenient to his school. Constant and Stamper still remained there.

Still a third account came from the testimony of Isaac’s brother, William
Clinkenbeard, as reprinted in the History Quarterly, April, 1928, pages 122-123:

...Attack on Constant's Station,: [spring, 1785] Lane ran clear down to the creek,
[Strode's Creek], excepting at the bank where a fence could not be made; was right
across, up and down, towards the creek. Not over, or much over, thirty yards from
the house (Constant's) to the lane. House and Constant's cornfield were on one side of
the lane [south], and Stamper's corn field on the other [north]. House was between
Strode's Station and the lane. Constant's house was 150 yards from the creek[and
one mile from Strode's Station]. Constant lived where Moore does now. Stamper's
house was north of Constant’s, right between it and the lane, a double house and
[Thomas] Parvin had a part in it. It was partitioned in the middle, inside. Then there
was another house, John Morgan's that married Constant's sister. That was east of
Stamper's and Parvin's house. (Don't know whether it went farther out towards the
lane or not. Don't think it did though.) Then old Major Hood came and built out east
of Constant's door; this before he ever went to his own Station. When Hood first come
he had to purchase (because too late to take up land there). When the children were
lolled there were only the three families living there. Constant's Parvin's, and
Stamper's.

Hood was from the Red-Stone country, at least came down the river; was a
pretty good hand after Indians; e:q}ect he had been accustomed to them. Constant
came from Capon, and he and Hood had married sisters there [daughters of Rev.
Shadrach Willis of Staunton, Virginia]. Hood cut out the road clear to Virginia;
undertook it and it like to have broken him up.

Before this that the Indians came [to Constant's Station]. Constant had been
over in Madison [County] and given $1.00 for a quart of Blue-grass seed to sow in
that pasture [west of his house]. It was the first Blue-grass I ever heard of on this

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aide of the [Kentucky] river. Conatant waa out in hia, and Stamper in hia cornfield
ploughing. Some of the other children had the meaalea, and theae two had been aent
to the mouth of the lane (juat big enough to do auch an errand) 120 or 130 yarda from
the houae, to break aome apice buahea. Thoae two poor children did look dreadful: I
think they were tomahawked; pretty nigh cut their heada off. Mra. Conatant ran to
the door to aee (it waa warm weather, I auppoae it waa open) and a ball atruck the
cheek of the door, it, or the end of a log right at the door; aaw the bullet hole many a
time. Old daddy Stamper heard the noiae and got in. Conatant might alao have gotten
in without hurt [a ahot broke hia leg], but he couldn't get two other of Parvin'a
children that were with bim in the field, hoeing com, to take the alarm and run. A
littie gate firom the houae went into the corn field; rather from the end of the houae
yard, or that lane - not lane, it waa lower down. The houae waa a new log houae on
uneven groxmd and hadn't been underpinned all along. Waa open [underneath] except
at the cornera. Conatant came out at the little gate and came along under the lower
aide [toward the creek] of the houae, and hia wife took up a puncheon and let him up
from imder the floor. Would have been fair [ahot] to the Indiana had he gone along
the aide of the houae to the door and then there waa a porch there, too. Conatant died
[later] at hia old place of St. Anthony’a fire. We never could track the Indiana that did
thia miachief. Where we did aee their tracka, they were twenty or thirty yarda apart.
They got out on the poor barren hflla, and there we loat eight of them altogether. I
think it waa after thia [that] newa came to Strode'a Station that an army of Indiana
were coming to attack it. Conatant then moved into Strode'a Station for a while, but
it waa all falae newa. He went back [to Conatant'a Station], and when he went, I went
with him and Lived in the upper end and Morgan in the lower end of the houae next to
the lane. I had my family there. Thia Conatant waa John Conatant; hia brother laaac
had the meaalea and ran to the fort (Strode’a Station) and gave the alarm.

In Other testimony from William Clinkenbeard it was learned that Captain
Constant took part in the recapture of stolen horses of William's father, and in the
process captured some of the offending Indians:

Captain Conatant and myaelf rode in purauit of one; had been after him for
aome time, when Conatant jumped down from hia horae and fired at him. The Indian
fell down flat aa if he had been ahot; though, in truth, he hadn’t been touched.
Conatant, not knowing but that he had hit him, told me I had better get down and
ahoot him, he might get away.

The Indian made a getaway and William who had pursued was struggling with
him for the recovery of his gun with which he had meant to hit the Indian, but
which the Indian had grabbed by the barrel. "Captain Constant came up, caught
him by the shoulder and jerked him down." Jimmy Beeth came up and shot the
Indian.

On another occasion the Indians stole a racing mare from John for which he
had given 700 acres of land. William Clinkenbeard stated that, "Old Major Hood
and John Constant were as good as wolves to track Indians."

The 1786 May court of Bourbon County appointed John Strode, John Constant,
Edward Wilson, and Van Swearingen or any three of them to appraise the slaves
and personal estate of Joshua Bennet.

John only lived until October 10, 1788, at which time he was about age thirty-
eight. His death was from "St. Anthony's Fire," erysipelas, as a result of the
arrowhead having remained in his leg.

John had appeared m the first Bourbon County tax lists in May, 1787, with
two horses and thirteen cattle, but in 1788 his widow, Abigail, was listed with only
three horses and cattle combined. She was again on the rolls in the years 1789,
1790, and 1792. At that time she had 561 acres, five horses, and twenty-one cattle.
The heirs and sons of John Constant, who died intestate, were enumerated in
Bourbon County, Kentucky Deed Book M, pages 356-59, in a series of deeds written
on January 30, 1817, which divided 325 acres of John Constant's land.

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In 1793 Clark County was formed from Bourbon County. In 1794 Abigail
Constant began appearing on its tax rolls. Her property included 3,220 acres on
Strode's Creek and 804 acres on the Licking River. A breakdown of her numerous
properties held in 1800 was as follows:

300 acres on Strodes in Clark County

450 acres on Strodes

841 acres on Strodes

273 acres on Putty Run

500 acres on Red River

528 acres on Stoner in Bourbon County

494 acres on Stoner

49 acres on Kingston

467 acres on the Licking in Fleming County
209 acres on the Licking

The children of John and Abigail Dean Constant were:

i. Thomas Constant. Born, 14 Aug 1777, Hampshire Co., VA.

Died, 14 Dec 1840 or 1 Mar 1842, in Athens, Menard Co., IL.

He married Margery Edmonson, 17 Jun 1796, Clark Co., KY.
Resided: 1820, Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL

ii Henry Constant. Died, spring 1785, at Constant's Station.

iii Ehzabeth Constant. Died, spring 1785, at Constant's Station.

iv Abigail Constant. She married Jacob Dawson.

V. John Constant. Born, 13 Sep 1781, Bourbon Co., KY. Died, 18
Nov 1835, Buffalo Hart Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. He married
Susanna Edminston, 11 Mar 1802, Fayette Co., KY. Resided,
Oct 1826, Buffalo Hart Twp., Sangamon Co., IL.

vi Jacob Constant. Born, 1 Mar 1787, Bourbon Co., KY. Died. 20
Nov 1813, Clark Co., KY. He married Ehzabeth Judy, 31 Mar
1808, in Clark Co., KY.

vii Isaac Constant. Born, 3 Apr 1789, in Clark Co., KY. Died, 25
Dec 1854, in WiOiams Twp., Sangamon Co., IL. He married
Amy Dean, 4 Jul 1811, Clark Co., KY. Resided: 1830,

Sangamon Co., IL.

ii. Martha Constant. Born, circa 1752, in Hampshire Co., VA. Died, after 1804. She
married John Morgan®, son of Thomas and Johannah Morgan, circa 1768, in
Hampshire Co., VA'^.

This family is discussed in detail in the Morgan Family chapter.

hi. Mary Constant. Born, circa 1753, in Hampshire Co., VA. She married Thomas
Colonel Thomas Alexander Kelly.

iv. Isaac Constant. Born, circa 1755, in Hampshire Co., VA. Resided, 1812, in
Fleming Co., KY. He married Lydia Mooney.

Isaac Constant was in residence at Constant's Station when it was attacked in
the spring of 1785. He appeared in the first Bourbon County, Kentucky tax Lists in
May of 1787 at which time he had two horses and three cattle. He appeared in
these records again in 1788, 1789, and 1790 and thereafter was no longer listed in
these records as the county split in 1789 to become Mason and spht again in 1798
to become Fleming.

On August 19, 1788, John Morgan and William Chnkenbeard deposed before
the court of Bourbon County and swore that before his death they had heard John
Constant say that Isaac and his brother, Jacob, were to have their choice of 256

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acres from his land on the north side of the Licking River or the south side of the
Kentucky River due to his indebtedness to them.

Isaac and Lydia Constant deeded Jacob Dawson 186 acres on September 20,
1812, as recorded in Fleming County, Kentucky Deed Book E, page 129.

Jane Constant. Born, circa 1758, in Hampshire Co., VA. Died in Monroe Co., IN.
She married Thomas William Newcomb, son of Daniel and Juda Newcomb. 12
Jan 1790, in Berkeley Co., VA®.

William Constant. Born, circa 1762, in Hampshire Co., VA. Died, 1787. in North
Carolina.

William Constant appeared on the 1782 tax list of Hampshire County,
Virginia, next to his father.

Jacob Constant®. Born, circa 1765, in Hampshire Co., VA. Died, 21 Sep 1828, in
Mechanicsburg Twp., Sangamon Co., IL^®. Resided: 1788, in Bourbon Co.. KY^^.
He married Eleanor H. Clinkenbeard®, daughter of William Clinkenbeard.
circa 1789. Eleanor was born in 1769 and died on 4 Sep 1835.

Jacob Constant had joined his brothers, John and Isaac Constant, prior to 1788
as indicated by the Bourbon County, Kentucky tax lists. He appeared on the tax
roUs through 1791.

On August 19, 1788, John Morgan and William Clinkenbeard deposed that
before his death, John Constant had acknowlec^ed his indebtedness to Jacob and
Isaac Constant and had promised them their choice of 256 acres each of land lying
on the north side of the Licking River or the south side of the Kentucky River. This
was recorded in Bourbon County, Kentucky Deed Book A, pages 201-201.

Jacob Constant's will was dated, September 1, 1828 and proved on September
21st. Pages 218-225 oi History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon County, fllinois,
by J. C. Powell, provided much of the information concerning the children of Jacob
and Eleanor Clinkenbeard Constant who were:

i. John C. Contant. Born, 10 Dec 1790, in Mason Co., KY. Died, 1
Aug 1846, in Grundy, Sullivan Co., MO. He married Margaret
Wood, 17 Apr 1817, in Bracken Co., KY.

ii. Elizabeth Constant. Born, 17 Nov 1791, in Mason Co., KY.

Died, 9 Oct 1868, Mechanicsburg Twp., Sangamon Co., KY. She
married Charles Morgan, 1807, Fleming Co., KY.

iii. William Constant. Born, 1792, Mason Co., KY. Died, before
1828, in Clermont Co., OH. He married Rhoda Planck, 5 Jul
1812, in Fleming Co., KY.

iv. Mary E. Constant. Born, 23 Jul 1793, in Mason Co., KY. Died.
30 May 1886, in Clermont Co., OH. She married Thomas Jones.
24 Sep 1818, in Clermont Co., OH.

V. Isaac Constant. Born, 17 Nov 1794, Clark Co., OH. Died, 27
Jun 1865, in Dawson, Sangamon Co., IL. He married Nancy
Peebles, 29 Jun 1823, in Clark Co., OH.

vi. Hester Constant. Born, 1796, in Mason Co., KY. Died 1 Aug
1860, in Sangamon Co., IL. Buried in Mechanicsburg Cem.,
Sangamon Co., IL. She married, first, Josiah Johnson. 29 Sep
1822, in Clermont Co., OH. She married, second, John
Rutherford, 15 Mar 1828, in Sangamon Co., IL.

vii. Sarah Constant. Born, 27 Dec 1799, Fleming Co., KY. Died,
Aug 1891. Buried in Mechanicsburg Cem., Sangamon Co., IL.
She married James W. Carrico, 5 Feb 1829, in Sangamon Co.,
IL.

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viii. Eleanor Constant. Born, 7 Jan 1803, in Fleming Co., KY. Died,
3 Nov 1869. She married Elijah T. Lanham, 21 Apr 1823, in
Clermont Co., OH.

ix. Jacob Constant. Born, 7 Jan 1805, in Fleming Co., KY. Died,

18 Mar 1884, in Dawson, Sangamon Co., IL. He married, first,
Permeha Crocker, 4 Jun 1829, in Sangamon Co., IL. He
married, second, Ceha Wakefield Talbott, 25 Jun 1847, in St.
Clair Co., IL.

X. Benjamin Constant. Born, 1807, in Fleming Co., KY. Died,

1855. He married Matilda Lakin, 29 Nov 1829, in Sangamon

Co., IL.

xi Jonathan C. Constant. Born, 30 Sep 1809, in Fleming Co.,KY.
Died, 22 Dec 1879, in Mechanicsburg Twp., Sangamon Co., IL.
Buried, Mechanicsburg Cem., Sangamon Co., IL. He married,
first, Mary Elder, 19 May 1836, in Sangamon Co., IL. He
married, second, Lavina Crocker, 26 Nov 1848, in Sangamon
Co., IL. He married, third, Sarah Bridges, 20 Dec 1860, in
Sangamon Co., IL.

xii. Margaret Constant. Born, 8 Sep 1811, in Fleming Co., IL. Died,
27 Sep 1847, in Sangamon Co., IL. She married Greenbury
Lanham, 9 Apr 1846, in Sangamon Co., IL.

xiiL. Nelson Constant. Born, 27 Nov 1819, in Clermont Co., OH.
Died, 1908, in Farmer City, DeWitt Co., IL. He married
Elizabeth Walker, 1840.

viii. Ruth Constant. Born, 25 Mar 1770, in Hampshire Co., VA^^. Died, 21 Aug 1845,
in Winchester, Clark Co., KY^^. Buried in Winchester, Clark Co., KY. She married
John Strode, Jr., son of John Stroud and Mary "Polly" Boyle, 27 Nov 1790, or
on 3 Dec 1791, in Bourbon Co., KY^^.

From the testimony of William Clinkenbeard in the Draper Papers it was
learned that John Strode/Stroud, Sr., came to Kentucky County, Virginia, in- 1776
where he had a pre-emption on 1,000 acres of land on which he built a cabin. In
1779 he raised a corn crcp for which he received an additional 400 acres. He was
the proprietor of Strode’s Station located at the head of Strode's Creek, a branch of
Stoner Creek which was in Fayette County, Kentucky, when it was formed from
Kentucky County, Virginia in 1780. The area became a part of Bourbon County
when it was formed in 1786, and finally was transferred to Clark County when it
was formed ml793. Strode's Station was the most prominent point in that section
of land. Before Winchester was established, the first Bourbon County court
sessions were held at Strode's Station. Clinkenbeard stated that, "Old man Strode
[Sr.] was pretty much of a coward. He left in the spring of 1780 and never came
out again for three or four years after."

Early inhabitants of Strode's station included: John Douglass and his wife,
Jimmy Beeth and his family, Granny West, Joshua Stamper, Matthias Spohr,
Stephen BUes, Dumpford, Pressly Anderson, John Rice, Captain John Constant,
Patrick Donnalson, Joshua Bennett, John Hart, Joe Dark, Captain James Duncan,
Baker, and Barney Mitchell.

Strode's Station was attacked on March 1, 1781, and the cattle and all the
sheep but one were killed. Donnalson and Spohr also were killed.

On December 3, 1791, John Strode, Jr., married Ruth Constant, sister of the
prc^rietor of Constant's Station, Captain John Constant, Jr.

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The chUdren of John and Ruth Constant Strode were:

i. John Strode. Born, 8 Jan 1793, in Clark Co., KY. He married
Eleanor Lafferty, 18 Jun 1812.

ii. James Strode. Born, 29 May 1794, in Clark Co., KY. Died. 30
Jul 1895. He married Polly Doyle, 22 Feb 1817, in Clark Co.,
KY.

iii. Mary Strode. Born, 7 Jul 1795, in Clark Co., KY. Died, before
1834. She married John Duncan.

iv. SaUy Strode. Born, 7 Feb 1798, in Clark Co., KY. Died, 29 Nov
1866. She married John Clinkenbeard, 2 Aug or 5 Aug, 1819.

V. Abigail Strode. Born, 10 Feb 1799, in Clark Co., KY. She
married John Young, 15 Dec 1817.

vi. Stephen Strode. Born, 21 Mar 1800, in Clark Co., KY. Died. 11
Nov 1881, in Clay Co., MO. He married Lucinda Rash, 22 Jan
1824.

vii. Letitia Strode. Born, 31 Oct 1801, in Clark Co., KY. Died. 17
Dec 1893. She married William Shrite, 13 Dec 1821.

viii. Ann Strode. Born, 13 Mar 1803, in Clark Co., KY. She married
David Young, 27 May 1822.

ix. Eleanor Strode. Born, 6 Aug 1804, in Clark Co., KY. She
married Edwin G. Berry, 26 Nov 1821.

X. EUzabeth Strode. Born, 14 Sep 1805, in Clark Co., KY. Died, 12
Dec 1848. She married George Doyle, 24 Jan 1831.

xi. Constant Strode. Born, 24 Sep 1807, in Clark Co., KY. He
married Ann Constant, 12 Mar 1829.

xii. Martha Strode. Born, 24 Jan 1809, in Clark Co., KY. Died
before 1834. She married Elmore Breckinridge, 17 Jul 1830.

xiii. William Strode. Born, 24 Mar 1811, in Clark Co., KY. He
married Julia Murphy, 30 Nov 1836.

xiv. Nelson Strode. Born, 18 Oct 1813, in Clark Co., KY. Died. 30
Jul 1895. He married, first, Elvina H. Hash, 26 May 1836. He
married, second, Susan B. Weldon, 8 Jun 1845. He married,
third, Mrs. Fannie Howard, 4 Jun 1872.

ix. Sarah Constant^^. Born, circa 1773, in Hampshire Co., VA. Died, circa 1831, in
Champaign Co., OH. She married Randall Largent^*^, son of Thomas Largent, 23
Feb 1796, in Marysville, Mason Co., KY. Marriage hcense, 20 Feb 1796, in
Marysville, Mason Co., KY^®.

John Constant, born 1725, married, second, EUzabeth Willis, circa 1788, in Hampshire Co.,

VA^s.

John and EUzabeth WOiis Constant had two children:

X. John Constant. Born, 1789, in Hampshire Co., Died, Aug 1822, in Fleming
Co., KY. He married Sarah Holland, 30 Jan 1810, in Fleming Co., KY.

On September 14, 1819, John and Sarah Constant deeded Daniel Peck a
portion of an 800 acre tract surveyed by WiUiam Goar, 150 acres of which were
inherited from his father.

xi. Hester Malinda Constant. Born, 1791, in Clark Co., KY^^. Died, 27 Jun 1824.

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Second Generation

2. John^ Constant. Resided, 1722, in St. George's Parish, Baltimore Co., MD.

John is believed to have married Susannah^ (Grafton) (William^). Died, 22 Mar 1736/7, in St.
George's Parish, Harford Co., MD.

It seems almost certain that John and Susannah Constant of St. George's Parish, Baltimore
County, Maryland, presently Harford County, were the parents of John Constant of Hampshire County,
Virginia. The name Constant was also spelled Constante and Constance in these church records.

The name Constant was very rare in early 18th century records. The birth date of the couple's
son, John, Jr., seems to fit perfectly as the correct age for John Constant, Jr., of Virginia. Their son,
William, also appeared in northwestern Virginia with John, Jr. The records of this famdy began in 1722
and ceased after December 31, 1740, at which time Margaret Constance married William Brown. A
death record for Susannah Constant was recorded on March 22, 1726/7. This was most likely John’s
wife rather than his daughter as in other parish death records children were identified with their
parents. Also, no further birth records were recorded after the death of Susannah. Whether John, Sr.,
remained in Maryland or removed with his sons to Virginia is unknown, no estate record having been
located in either locality.

In 1726 WOliam Grafton of Baltimore Co., Maryland, deeded John and Susannah Constant, Sr.,
planter, one hundred acres which were patented to him in 1723. This was a gift which was to remain
with them during their natural lives and thereafter belong to their children. Witness to this deed was
Thomas Sheredine. This deed, recorded in Ro/t/morc County, Deeds, Liber LS. No. H, 1724-1726, makes
it very likely that Susannah Constant was the daughter of WHliam and Margaret Grafton. Note that
John and Susannah named their first child, Margaret, and their second son, William.

The children of John and Susannah (Grafton) Constant were:

1

i. Margaret^ Constant. Born, 30 Mar 1722, in St. George's Parish, Harford Co., MD.
She married William Brown, 31 Dec 1740, in St. George's Parish, Harford Co.,
MD.

ii. Suzanne Constant. Born, 3 May 1724, in St. George's Parish, Harford Co., MD.

iii. John Constant.

iv. William Constant. Born, 23 May 1727, m St. George's Parish, Harford Co., MD.

v. Elizabeth Constant. Born, 10 May 1733, in St. George's Parish, Harford Co., MD.

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249

Third Generation

4. William® Grafton. Died, circa 26 Oct 1767, in Baltimore Co., MD^®.

William married Margaret, surname unknown. Died, before October 4, 1767.

In 1722 William Grafton received a patent on one hundred acres in Baltimore, County,
Maryland, which in 1726 he deeded as a gift to John and Susannah Constant, Sr., during their natural
lives and thereafter to their children. His will mentioned none of the Constant family, however,
Susannah had died in 1737, and her sons, John, Jr., and William, had removed to northern Virginia.
The residences of her daughters and of her husband, John Constant, Sr., are unknown.

William Amos and William Grafton witnessed a deed of James Tracy, planter of Baltimore
County, to George Hitchcock, planter, on November 4, 1724. The latter paid thirty pounds for one
hundred acres.

On June 5, 1725, WiUiam Grafton paid fifteen pounds to Thomas and Elizabeth Preston, planter
of Baltimore County. The nature of the transaction is unknown. In November of 1735, WiUiam and his
wife, Margaret, sold part of the tract, "Antioch," to their son-in-law, Maurice Baker.

In 1737 WiUiam Grafton was a petit juror in Baltimore County. WUliam and his son, WiUiam,
were also found on the Baltimore County 1737 tax l^ts.

From the wiU of WiUiam Grafton we know that although he could not write, he was a very
wealthy man with much land and more than sixteen slaves.

William Grafton, Sr's., wUl may be found in foUo 36; page 175, in Baltimore County, Maryland.
It read as foUows:

In tke Name of God Amen I William Grafton of Baltimore County and Province of Maryland being Weak
of Body but of sound and disposing mind and memory thanks be to God for his mercy Do make this my
Last Will and Testament Revoking aU other WiUs and Testaments declaring this to be my Last Will and
Testament in manner and form foUowing Wz.

Impr. I Give and Bequeath unto my Daughter Christian Baker my five slaves Old Tom, Bess, Anthony.
Ehnah with her Increase and Luke to her her Heirs and Assigns together with the use of my foUowing
Lands /to wit/ Frenchmans Repose Containing Sixty nine Acres aUso aU that part of Williams Lott
conveyed formerly to me by James Billingly for Eighteen Acres together with that part of a Tract caUed
Bedmont, to begin for said part at the Beginning Trees of Said Sand and Runs thence with a straight Line
to the nearest part of the Great Road that Leads from Job Keys to Isaac Hardins and thence down the
Said Road to the Land before given so as to Contain aU below the said Begianing Trees, together with aU
that part of a Tract of reserved Land caUed Graftons Entrance that lies on the East Side of the aforesaid
Road for and During said Christians natural Life, and at her Decease I give the said Land to Grafton
Baker his Heirs and Assigns -

Item. I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary Smithson my three Slaves Flora, Hanna, and
Margaret, also Sampson who was some years past delivered my said Daughter Mary to her and her Heirs
Item. I give and bequeath unto my Grandson William Grafton aU that Tract of Land called Graftons Lott
to him his Heirs and Assigns -

Item I give unto my Grandson Samuel Grafton aU that part of a TVact of Land caUed Bedmont that lies on
the West Side of the great Road which Leads from aforesaid Job Keys to Isaac Hardins together with aU
that Tract of Reserve Land caUed the Addition to him his Heirs and Assigns -

Item. I give and Bequeath unto Daniel Grafton /my Grandson/ aU my two Tracts of Reserv. Land caUed
Graftons Fancy and Graftons good Indeaver to him his Heirs and Assigns - Item. I give xinto my Grandson
AquiUa Grafton aU my Tract of Land caUed Brashures Desire together with aU that part of a Tract caUed
Graftons Gift which Hes to the Northward of Isaac Hardin's bounded Tree the other part being given to
my Daughter Ann Preston to him his Heirs and assigns - Item. I give and bequeath to my Grandson
Nathaniel Grafton aU the remaining part of my Part of that Tract of Land in his Lordships Reserve called

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Graftons Entrance tliat lies on the West Side of the Great Road from Job Keys to Isaac Hardens together
with all that part of a Tract of Land that lately was conveyed to me by James Billingsly called Williams
Lott to h-im his Heirs and Assigns • Item. I give and bequeath unto my Grand Daughter Priscilla Grafton
my Negro Girl named Rachel to her and her Heirs and Assigns ■

Item I give and Bequeath unto my Son William the use of the Dwelling House wherein he now lives with
all that part of the Land he has Inclosed in fence Joining the said House an also the use of my Negro Man
Young Tom for and During the said Williams Natural Life and at his Decease I give the said Tom to the
Children of Said William to be Equally Divided between them. I also give unto my Son William Grafton
one Shilling Sterling and no more of my Estate, Real or Personal whatsoever -

Item. I give and Bequeath unto my Grand Children born of Pheby Grafton (to witt) William. Daniel.
Samuel Aquilla, Nathaniel, Cassander, Margaret and Priscilla being Eight in Number my Six Slaves Viz:
Cesar, Jack Old Sail, Nan Rose, young Sail and their Increase to be Equally Divided between them at the
Time that the aforesaid Daniel Grafton Shold arive at the age of Twenty one years, an also one fourth
part of the remainder of my Estate which is no heretofore given and my Will is that the aforesaid Part of
my Estate given as aforesaid to my Grand Children the Land and Negroes Excepted shall be sold by my
Executors and the money arising on the said Sale put to use or Interest for them untill they come to age
to Receive the same -

Item. I give and Bequeath unto Mary Waite one flock Bed Blanket and Rug and other furniture thereunto
belonging also One Cow and Calf which she is Possest of. also two Ewes and Lambs and one Iron Pott to
her her Heirs and Assigns-

I also give unto the aforesaid Mary Waite the use of a small file and the Land adjoining thereto which lies
on the West Side of the Road from Job Keys to Robert Briarly's Provided she lives thereon During her
Natural Life, this being part of Williams Lott heretofore Bequeathed to Nathaniel Grafton •

Item I give and Bequeath xinto my tree Daughters Christian Baker, Mary Smithson and Ann Preston the
other tree fourth parts of my Estate that remains to be Equally Divided between them to them their
Heirs and Assigns

And Lastly I nominate and appoint my Sons in Law Maurice Baker and Daniel Preston Executors of this
my Last Will and Testament. In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Affixed my Seal this
fourth Day of October anno Dom. 1767.

Signed Seald Published & Declared his

by William Grafton to be his last] William X Grafton

Will and Testament in presence mark

of Us

Abr. Jarrett
Edmund Bull
William Dawns
Job Key

William Grafton died about the 26th of October, 1767. This date was found written on the back
of the will. His executors were Maurice Baker and Daniel Preston, his son-in-law. Witnesses were
Abraham Jarrett, Edmund Bull, and William Dawns.

The children of William and Margaret Grafton were:

3 i. Susannah^ (Grafton).

ii. Christian Grafton. Christian's will dated, 8 Feb 1792; proved, 15 Jan 1793. She
married Maurice Baker, son of Charles and probably his wife. Avarilla. Maurice's
will dated, 15 Feb 1774; proved, 19 Mar 1774, in Harford Co., MD. In Nov. 1735
he purchased 100 acres of "Antioch" from William and Margaret Grafton.

The children of Maurice and Christian Grafton Baker were:

i. Charles Baker.

ii. Morris Baker.

iii. William Baker.

iv. Grafton Baker.

V. John Baker,

vi. Nathan Baker.

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vii. Hannah Baker. Born, 18 May 1733. She married first, Stephen White,
1 Jan 1751. She married second, Samuel Everett, 9 Dec 1755

viii. Mary Baker. Born, 4 Mar 1734. She married first, Mr. Garrett, by
1774. She married second, Mr. Morrow, by 1792..

ix. Rhoda Baker. She married Mr. Thomas.

X. Margaret Baker. She married John Garrett, 22 Nov. 1759.

xi. Martha Baker. She married Mr. Whitaker.

xii. Rachel Baker. She married first, Mr. Simmons. She married second,
Luke Pendergrass, 26 Jan. 1768,

xiii. Ann Baker. She married Michael Denny.

iii. Ann Grafton. She married Daniel Preston, son of James Preston and Sarah
Scott, 5 Jan 1736/7, in Baltimore Co., MD^®. Daniel was born, 10 Oct 1715.
Daniel Preston's will dated, 4 Oct 1771; proved, 22 June 1772.

Daniel and Ann Grafton Preston had the following children:

i. Margaret Preston. Born, 30 Jul 1739.

ii. Sarah Preston. Born, 17 Nov 1741. Died, 31 Jul 1745.

iii. Daniel Preston. Born, 4 Dec 1743. Died, 21 Nov 1746.

iv. Grafton Preston. Born, 26 Mar 1746.

V. Daniel Preston. Born, 3 Nov 1748.

vi. James Preston. Born, 15 Apr 1751.

vii. Barnett Preston. Born,28 Oct 1753.

viii. Sarah Preston. Born,24 Mar 1756.

ix. Wilham Preston. Born, 16 May 1758.

X. Corbin Preston. Born,22 Oct 1760.

iv. Mary Grafton. She married Thomas Smithson, son of Thomas and Ann
Smithson. Thomas was born, 30 Jan. 1712. Died, by 27 Oct 1795, in Harford Co.,
MD.

The children of Thomas and Mary Grafton Smithson were:

i. Thomas Smithson. He married Miss Durham.

ii. Elizabeth Smithson. She married John Durbin, 2 Jan 1759.

iii. William Smithson

iv. Sarah Smithson. The married David Durham, 14 Nov 1765.

V. Daniel Smithson.

vi. Nathaniel Smithson. Born, circa 1755.

vii. Mary Smithson. Born, circa 1758.

viii. Margaret Smithson. Born, 1760. She married James Barton.

ix. Cassandra Smithson. Born, 1763. She married Mr. Green.

X. Archibald Smithson. Born, circa 1765.

V. Wilham Grafton. Died, 1769, in Baltimore Co., MD^®. He married, first, Phoebe,
surname unknown. He married, second, Sarah, surname unknown.

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The children of William and Phoebe Grafton were:

ui.

1.

IV.

William Grafton.
Samuel Grafton.
Daniel Grafton.
Aquila Grafton.

V.

V.

Nathaniel Grafton.
Cassandra Grafton.

vm.

vu.

Margaret Grafton.
Priscilla Grafton.

Notes and References

^ John Frederick Dornan, Genealogies of Virginia Families from Tyler's Quarterly, Gen. Pub. Co.,
Baltimore, MD, 1981, Volume I; Clara McCormack Sage and Laura Sage Jones, Early Records
of Hampshire County, Virginia, 1939, 975.41/H88; Manley W. Mallett, Our Randall-Largent-
Cassady Ancestors, 929.273/A1/3962, in custody of Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT,
35 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT.

2 Will dated: August 28, 1804; will proved: February 18, 1805.

^ Based on birth of first child, John, in 1750.

^ Karen Mauer Green, The Kentucky Gazette 1787-1800, Gateway, Baltimore, MD, 1983,
976.9/B38g, in custody of Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt
Lake City, UT, pp. 101, 107, 141; Mallett; Kathryn Owen, Old Homes and Landmarks of Clark
County, Kentucky, 976.9l/C59/Ow, in custody of Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles. CA:
A. Goff Bedford, Land of Our Fathers, Vol. I, pp. 58, 106-107.

® Win proved: October 21, 1788.

® Sage-& Jones.

Based on birth of first child, Evan Morgan.

® Hugh Vance officiating.

® J. C. PoweU, History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon Co., Illinois, Edwin Wilson Co..
Springfield, IL, 1876, 977.356/H@/POW, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA.

Will dated: September 1, 1828; will proved: September 21, 1828.

Bourbon County, KY tax lists.

Died aged 75 years, 4 months, 27 days.

James Strode Elston, Strode and Stroud Families in England and America, 1973, FHC film
1697346, Vol. III.

Mallett.

Consent document signed by John Constant, Christian Largent, McCullough.

Son, John, born in 1789; land sale in 1789 with Abigail's signature.

Named in father's will.

Will dated: Oct. 4, 1767; will proved: Oct. 26, 1767.

Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759, Gen. Pub. Co., Baltimore, MD, in
custody of Huntington Beach, California Library, p. 519.

20 Will dated: Aug. 19 1769; will proved: Sept. 11, 1769.

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THE DIEFFENBACH FAMILY

The Diefienbach family had its origins in villages of Hesse-Marburg and Wieslach, Grand
Duchy of Baden in the Rhineland of present Germany, ^^^en Anglicized from the German the common
substitutions of t/d and f/v are found in the various spellings some of which were: Tieffenbach,
Tiverbaugh, Tieverbaugh, Teverbaugh, Tephebo, Dieffenbach, Dievenbach. Diffenbach, and Dieffebach.
The wiU of Johann Conrad Dieffenbach employed the spelling Tiffebogh which phonetically is identical
with the Tephebo which was attested to by a descendant of Elizabeth Dieffenbach Harness. The
variations in spelling arose from the fact that English speaking persons without knowledge of German
recorded the names and did so employing a phonetic approach. Those who bore the names were often
illiterate and standardized spelling was unknown.

From the Defenbaugh Reunion News, published between 1940s through the 1960s. came the
information provided by Ray Jacob Dieffenbach on the first three generations of the Dieffenbach family
in Germany, probably obtained from original source material in the church records of Marburg and
surrounding villages.

Johann Conrad Dieffenbach was the first member of his family to remove to America as part of
the massive emigration from the Palatinate, which began in 1709. Although the Thirty Years War had
ended in 1648, unrest continued in the area which lay between France and the German principalities.
Conrad Dieffenbach reached maturity during the turbulent years of 1688-9 in which the Grand
Monarch of France laid waste to the Palatinate whose inhabitants were primarily of the Lutheran or
Reformed denominations. In May of 1707, Marshal Villars terrorized the Palatinate which included the
states of Wurtemberg, Baden, Alsace, Lorraine, Mainz and Treves, plundering the inhabitants and
burning towns to maintain his army and send money to his native France. In addition to this
devastation the winter of 1708/9 was extremely harsh. The above factors together with the
advertisements of William Penn and other land speculators, and the offer of the British government to
pay their transportation costs from Rotterdam to America, caused many of the persecuted and
oppressed Protestant inhabitants of the Rhine Valley to prepare to flee to the New World.

The trip down the Rhine to Rotterdam itself was filled with misery and peril. In order to pass
through the various principalities and duchies fees and tolls were demanded. Warring factions of the
French and Austrian armies were located on either side of the river. Boats were overcrowded with
scarcely room to sit, much less to lie down. Passengers were expensed to cold. wind, and rain. At night
the emigrants encamped on islands in the Rhine. Kind settlers along the river often came to their relief
with gifts of food and clothing.

At the time of the huge emigration in 1709, Governor Hunter of New York was in London. He
requested that the colonists be sent to his colony in America. Although the British government paid the
fare of these emigrants, those transported were required to agree to the repayment of the cost of their
expenses by guaranteeing their labor in New York. Immigrants were called "Servants to the Crown."
Upon repaying its debt each family was to receive forty acres, farming tools, and five pounds.

Nearly thirteen thousand poor and destitute fugitives arrived in England in 1709 encamping
there in London parks. The first three thousand or more persons departed from England for America in

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ten small vessels about Christmas Day of 1709. No official register was kept. By mid dune of 1710 seven
ships had arrived in New York, another was lost, and one landed on Long Island. The passage was
conducted by ship captains noted for cruelty and indifference to the suffering of their charges. Food was
often both scanty and poor, and the water filled with worms. Storms buffeted the ships, and cold and
exposure added to the suffering of the passengers. As a result of these factors many passengers became
ill, and many died en route or in the succeeding months. Estimates were that twenty-five percent of the
passengers who embarked in 1709 died. The most accurate number is believed to have been eight
hundred fifty-nine persons.

After a sojourn of approximately thirteen years in the Hudson and Schoharie Valleys of New
York, the Dieffenbachs settled in the Tulpehocken region near the Swatara Creek of Pennsylvania. The
Tulpehocken region was a part of Lancaster County until 1752 when Berks County was formed.

A cluster of four churches was erected in Marion and Tulpehocken Townships. The first
Lutheran Meeting House, Keith's or Reed's Church, was organized in 1723 and erected before
September, 1727, near Stouchsburg, in Marion Township. Pastor John Casper Stoever, a pastor in the
1730's and 40's, served the church. The first records of Reed's Church began in 1742 when Moravian
missionaries came to the area and took charge of the church. As a result, in May of 1743 one hundred
and sixty members of the congregation split away and established Christ Church one half mde west of
Stouchsburg in Marion Townsh^). This is generally considered to be the Tulpehocken Church. A second
edifice, Christ Church, known as Little Tulpehocken, was erected in Tulpehocken Township, presently
located one and a half miles southw^t of Bernville in Jefferson Township. Its records dating from 1730
were kept by the Reverend John Casper Stoever. The fourth Evangelical Lutheran church. Host, was
begun in October of 1727, and in 1733 an edifice was erected four mdes north of Womelsdorf in
Tulpehocken Township. Its earliest records began in 1748.

Elizabeth, a daughter of Conrad Dieffenbach, married Johann Michael Ernest Harness, and the
family removed to the South Branch of the Potomac River in Virginia, which is presently near Fisher, a
hamlet in Hardy County, West Virginia, as did two of her siblings. Elizabeth’s ancestry has been traced
in this chapter beginning with her great-great-grandfather, Michael Dieffenbach and his known
descendants.

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First Generation

1. Michael^ Dieffenbach. Born, circa 1560. Died, circa 1613, Oberweimar, Hesse. Resided:
Elnhausen and Oberweimar. Occupation: court recorder at Schweinsberg, 1596- 1610.

Michael married Elia or Eylla, surname unknown, circa 1590. She died, before 1631. When
widowed Elia married Johann Zimmerman in 1620 at Kehna.

Two of the children became mayors, one became a minister, and another a teacher. The children
of Michael and Elia Dieffenbach were:

2

i. Wolfgang^ Dieffenbach. Born, circa 1593.

ii. Nicholas Dieffenbach. Born, circa 1598. Occupation: Lutheran minister at
Darmstadt.

iii. Martin Dieffenbach.

iv. Wiegand Dieffenbach. Born, circa 1606. Died, 1689.

V. Andreas Dieffenbach. Born, circa 1608. Died, 1681.

vi. Johann Michael Dieffenbach. Born. 1610, Oberweimar. Occupation: blacksmith.

Second Generation

2. Martin^ Dieffenbach (MichaeB). Born, circa 1605. Died, 1674. Occupation: forester at
Marburg, Hesse, 1630-37; mayor of Nordeck, 1643-45; Burger at Marburg, after 1646.

Martin married, first, Maria Rubesamen, daughter of John Rubsamen of Allendorf on the
Lumba, before 1630. Born, 1603. Died, July 1638, in childbirth. Martin married, second. Barbara
Katherina Romershausen, daughter of Hans Romershausen and Catherina Soner. 13 Dec 1638.
Baptized, 22 Sep 1619, Marburg.

The children of Martin and Maria Rubesamen Dieffenbach were:

3

i. Wulf Heinrich^ Dieffenbach. Baptized, 12 Jan 1629/30. Marburg, Hesse.

ii. Elizabeth Dieffenbach. Baptized, 22 Dec 1631. Marburg, Hesse.

iii. Johann Conrad Dieffenbach.

iv. Johannes Dieffenbach. Baptized, 22 Mar 1635, Marburg, Hesse.

V. Michael Dieffenbach. Baptized, 17 May 1636, Marburg, Hesse.

vi. Johann Heinrich Dieffenbach. Baptized, 2 Jul 1638, Marburg, Hesse.

The children of Martin and Barbara Katherina Romershausen Dieffenbach were:

vii. Anna Maria Dieffenbach. Baptized, 24 Dec 1639, Marburg, Hesse. She married
Bernhard Loss, 22 Nov 1658.

viii. Barbara Catherine Dieffenbach. Baptized. 23 Jan 1641/2. Marburg, Hesse,
ix. Anna Catherine Dieffenbach. Baptized, 29 May 1645, Marburg, Hesse.

X. Dorthea Dieffenbach. Baptized, 10 Jan 1647/8, Marburg, Hesse.

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xi. David Ludwig Dieffenbach. Baptized, 5 Oct 1650. Marburg, Hesse.

xii. Johann Martin Dieffenbach. Baptized 23 Apr 1651, Marburg, Hesse.

xiii. Johann Balthazar Dieffenbach. Baptized, 23 Apr 1654, Marburg, Hesse.

xiv. Margaretha Catherina Dieffenbach. Baptized, 12 Oct 1656, Marburg, Hesse.
XV. Maria EHzabetha Dieffenbach. Baptized, 13 Dec 1659, Marburg, Hesse.

Third Generation

3. Johann Conrad^ Dieffenbach (Martin^, MichaeB). Baptized, 24 Feb 1633/4, Marburg, Hesse.
Died, before 1709.

Johann Conrad Dieffenbach married Anna whose surname is unknown. Born, circa 1635. in
Germany. Died, circa 1713, in Livingston Manor, Hudson River Valley, Colony of New York.
Emigration, 11 June 1709 from Rotterdam on John Sewell's ship with her son, Johann Conrad
Dieffenbach, Jr.

Johann Conrad and Anna Dieffenbach had a son:

4 i. Johann Conrad‘S Dieffenbach. Not proved to be a son of Johann Conrad

Dieffenbach, Sr., but almost certainly the grandson of Martin and Maria
Rubesamen Dieffenbach.

Fourth Generation

4. Johann Conrad^ Tiffebogh/Dieffenbach (Johann Conrad^, Martin^, MichaeB)^. Born, circa
1659, in Wiesloch, Grand Duchy of Baden, 10k South of Heidelberg^. Died, 1738. in Strausstown.
Lancaster Co., PA^. Passenger List; 11 Jun 1709, in John Sewell's ship, from Rotterdam, to London.
Immigration: 1710, in Livingston Manor, Hudson River Valley, Colony of NewYork. Occupation: cooper.

The first wife of Johann Conrad Tiffebogh is unknown. Hans Conrad Tiffebogh, widower,
married, second, Maria Barbara Christler, daughter of John Jacob Christler "auf der Schweitz im
Obern Siebenthal an d. Lenk," Switzerland, 25 Oct 1702, in Wiesloch, Heidelberg. Grand Duchy of,
Baden. Christened in Lenkim Simmenthal, Canton Bern. Switzerland®. Died, after 1737, in
Stouchsburg, Berks Co., PA

Johann Conrad Tiffebogh and his family emigrated from the Grand Duchy of Baden on May 15,
1709, according to a note in the Wiesloch Churchbook, in company with the family of Georg Bleichardt
Hauck (Plaichard Haug) bound for England, the West Indies (America), and the Island of Carolina. At
Rotterdam Hans Koenraad Thirffenbach, a cooper, aged 50, reformed Lutheran, his wife, and children,
aged 11, 4, and 1, boarded a ship whose master was Captain John Sewell. Conrad’s mother, Anna
Tieffenbach, a widow aged 74, was in the same group. Next to him on the list was Burchard Leasch,
aged 28. They arrived at St. Catherine’s dock in England on June 11, 1709, where they were listed on

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Upon arrival in New York, Conrad Dievenbach and his mother. Anna, received subsistence
between 1710 and 1712 in the Hudson River settlement of Livingston Manor. Their names appeared on
a list of debtors to the British government for their support. A fourth child was born to Conrad by
October 4, 1710, and by March 25, 1712/3 still another child had been added to the family.

Livingstone Manor was the area to which the impoverished immigrants were taken. There they
erected small houses for the winter of 1710. In the spring they were sent by Governor Hunter into the
woods to make pitch and tar for naval supplies. The land being found unsuited to this purpose, they
were then asked to clear and improve the properties of private citizens. Their conditions due to their
indebtedness to the colony equaled virtual enslavement. For these reasons many families resolved to

move to the Schoharie Valley.

In 1712 a daring forty or
fifty families cut a road from
Schnectady to the Schoharie Valley
about forty miles west of Albany.
New York, and the following spring
an additional one hundred fifty
families followed, Conrad's possibly
being one of this group. Johann
Coenraet Jefbach was naturalized
in Albany, New York on January 31.
1716/17. In the year 1717 Ulrich
Simmendinger. an immigrant of
1709. returned to Germany taking
with him an account of Palatine
families still living in New York. On
this list were Conrad Dieffenbach.
his wile, Maria Barbara, and five
children living in Schmidsdorf or by
its German name. Neu-Ansberg, in
the Schoharie Valley, two miles
north of present Middleburgh. On
December 18th of the following year
a Dievbak appeared on the
Livingston Debt Lists as a Palatine
debtor residing in one of four
villages located on the Hudson
River.

The Schoharie Valley, where
Conrad Dieffenbach resided, had
previously been patented to Adam
Vrooman and others, so in effect,
the Palatines, who had not obtained
patents for their seven settlements
but had purchased land directly
from the Indians, were trespassing.
When the rightful owners arrived to
take possession of their land,
conflict ensued. To resolve the
matter the governor of the colony,
then numbering 3,000. that they

and Reconstruction in 1935 by Walter V. Miller
{Names in parentheses are present names)

East Camp

must lease the land from the owners or move. Being unhappy with this resolution, which failed to
compensate the Palatines for improvements they had made, delegates were sent to London in 1718
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purchased land from the original owners, some moved east to Stone Arabia in the Mohawk Valley, and
still others traveled down the Susquehanna River to the Tulpehocken region in Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania, the first fifteen of whom arrived in 1723 and established Rieth's Church. In 1725 an
additional thirty-five families arrived in Tulpehocken with fifty others expected. The family of Conrad
Tiffebogh was probably among this group.

Conrad Tiffebogh had certainly arrived in Tulpehocken before September of 1727 at which time
he signed a petition presented to the Colonial Court of Quarter Sessions at Philadelphia for a road from
Boone's Meeting House at Oley to the Lutheran Meeting House at Tulpehocken. By 1732 he had become
a land owner. Conrad's son, John Adam Diffebach, appeared first on a list of the early settlers of the
region which was compiled by I. Daniel Rupp in 1744.

Conrad wrote his will on July 22, 1737, and it was probated the October 1 1. 1738, and recorded
in Philadelphia County Will Book N, page 322. It was translated from the German on June 19, 1739.
and read as follows:

Tulpehocken, 22 of July 1737 In the name of God Amen; Since I am yet in good mind and memory
& consider my end & that I must die, therefore I will and order my Heirs, How it shall be Kept & ruled
after my decease. So at first I recommend my Soul to my Creator and my body into the earth till to a
general resurrection, next I chus for my Executors my wife Maria Barbara Tiffebogh & Jacob Etshbergher
that they what is mentioned in this my ■will bringed all to a perfect execution. Thus I bequeath unto my
wife the fourth part or share of all what my son John Adam Tiffebogh by the Plantation produces of aU
what is or hais in Fences at present, it be on Rye, Wheat or Barley & like wise to sow a peck & a half of
Flax Sead upon good ground, also a Quarter of and Acre of Indian Corn, & the half of the garden and also
is she to live in my house in which I dwell now for all her life time, & also I devise unto her all the
moveables in household stuff as long as she lives but after her decease, the remains of the Sd moveables
is to go unto my Two daughters Maria Elizabeth Ernst & Anna Dorothea Hoek to pai’t them in equal
shares between them I do also give or bequeath unto my sou, John Adam Tiffebogh the Plantation and the
fourty poxmd which he has paid upon and the halfe of the banded Wagons, the two horses which he has in
the present use, and also a cow & the plough which is in the present use, Hkewise all the geers or
tacklings belonging to the horses. But if my son John Adam Tiffebogh should not perform his duty as a
child to his mother ought to do & dos not keep her as his mother & not deliver unto her all that what I in
this my last will have made unto her then she shall have the full power over all the things till he demeans
or proves himself again as a child unto his mother ought to do. As for my two childers of my first wife
namely Jacob Tiffebogh and Catharina Margaretha Reeth to which I have assigned their Hereditary
Share & have got their part but yet to prevent trubel & grief in the future unto my wife of the lats
Marrage & my three childers; I give unto my son Jacob Tiffebogh an Engl. Shilling & to my daughter
Catharina Margaretha Reeth also one Engl. Shilling. This is my last will & Testament unto which I have
subscribed with my hand & confirmed with my seal.

John Conrad Tiffebogh

Testis at present
Johann Martin Leitzmiller
Johann B Lebo

The children of John Conrad Tiffebogh and his first wife were:

i. Johann Jacob Dieffenbach. Born, circa 1685, near Wiesloch, Heidelberg, Grand
Duchy of Baden. Married Anna Margaretha, widow of Plans Georg Wyn, 1 Jan
1706/7, at Wiesloch, Grand Duchy of Baden.

Jacob Dieffenbach did not come to America with his father and step-mother. He
may have been the Jacob Diffebach who came to America on the ship. Love and
Unity, commanded by Captain Lobb. The ship sailed from Rotterdam bound for
Philadelphia in May of 1731 with more than one hundred and fifty Palatine
emigrants. They did not arrive at Philadelphia but were landed on Martha's
Vineyard off the coast of Massachusetts. The arrival of thirty-four immigrants in
America was recorded in the Philadelphia GAZETTE on May 18, 1732.

The following letter, addressed to the Reverend Michael Weiss, a German
Reformed minister in Philadelphia, was written by Johannes Gohr, Jacob
Diffebach, Jonas Daner, Jacob Kuntz, and Samuel Schwachhamer from Martha's

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6

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Vineyard and dated February, 1732. It was printed in the Gentleman's Magazine.
Volume II, April 1732, page 727, as follows:

Captain Lobb, a wicked murderer of soula, thought to stai’ve ua. not having
provided provisions enough, according to agreement; and thus got possession of our
goods; for during the voyage of the last eight weeks, five persons were only allowed
one pint of coarse meal per day, and a quart of water to each person. We were
twenty-four weeks coming from Rotterdam to Martha's Vineyard. There were at first
more than one hundred and fifty persons - more than one hundred perished.

To keep from starving, we had to eat rats and mice. We paid from eight pence to
two shillings for a mouse; four pence for a quart of water.

In one night several persons miserably perished and were thrown naked
overboard: no sand was allowed to be used to sink the bodies but they floated. We
paid for a loaf of Indian corn eight shillings. Our misery was so great that we often
ijegged the captain to put us on land that we might buy provisions. He put us off from
day to day for eight weeks, until at last it pleased Almighty God, to send us a sloop,
which brought us to Home's Hole, Martha's Vineyard.

Had he detained four days longer every one of us would have famished: for none
had it in his power to hand another a drop of water.

All our chests were broken open.

The captain constrained us to pay the whole freight of the dead and living, as if
he had landed us at Philadelphia, and we agreed in writing to do so. not
understanding what we signed: but we are not able to comply, for if we are to pay for
the dead, we should have taken the goods of the dead: but in dischai'ging the vessel,
we found that most of their chests were broken open and plundered.

The captain however, has determined, that we shall pay him in three weeks: we,
therefore, desire you to instantly assist us as much as is in your power. For if we
have to pay, the wicked captain will make us all beggars.

We would have sent two or three men with this letter, but none of us is yet able
to stir, for we are weak and feeble; but as soon as there shall be two or three of us
able to travel they will foUow.

On August 18, 1748, his name. Jacob Waveboughl. appeared on a list of
inhabitants in South Branch Manor. Johann Jacob and Anna Wyn Dieffenbach
may have been the parents of Daniel Tieuerbaiigii of Hampshire/Hardy Counties. It
is ^own that Daniel Teverbaiigh was executor of the estate of Conrad Slagle in
1782. As Daniel Tieverbaugh he was a witness in 1785 to the will of Michael Ernest
Harness whose wife was Maria Elizabetha Dieffenbach Harness, half sister of
Jacob.

ii. Catharina Margaretha® Dieffenbach.

iii. Johann Ludwig Dieffenbach. Christened, 10 Sep 1704, at Beyerthal as recorded
in the Wiesloch Churchbook^. Died, before 1737^.

iv. Maria Elizabetha Dieffenbach. Christened, 8 Jul; 1705. as recorded in the
Wiesloch Churchbook. Died, Mar 1785, on the South Branch of the Potomac River,
Hardy Co., VA. Married Johann Michael Ernest Harness, son of Ernst Ludwig
Herner/Hoerner, circa 1723, probably in the Schoharie Valley, New Ansburg,
NY.

This family has beens treated in detail in the Harness Family chapter.

V. Anna Elizabetha Dieffenbach. Christened 5 Aug 1708, as recorded in the

Wiesloch Churchboof^. Died, before 1737®.

vi. Johann Adam Dieffenbach.

vii. Anna Dorothea Dieffenbach.

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Palatine Settlements in
New York and Pennsylvania
Tulpehokeu - lower left
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Fifth Generation

5. Catharina Margaretha® Dieffenbach (Johann Conrad^, Johann Conrad^. Martin^. Michael^).
Born, circa 1698, near in Wiesloch, Heidelberg, Grand Duchy of Baden**. Died in Virginia.

Catharina married Johann Georg Rieth/Reed/Rith. vSon of Hans (jeorg Riedt and Anna
Catharina Bern. Christened, 4 Jan 1693/4, at Steinwenden, near Kaiserslautern. Died, before 2 Aug
1745, in Berks Co., PA.

The will of George Rieth was dated, April 29, 1741. failing to name his children. His wile and
brother, Michael Rith, were named as executors. From a deed for property located on Tulpehocken
Creek executed by Caspar Wistar to Christian Lower, dated December 11, 1741. came the following: "a
tract... bounded by ....other land of Caspar Wistar (late in possession of George Reed), land intended to
be granted to Adam Defenbach." From this it would seem that George Reed died between the date of the
will and that of the deed. Fortunately, the children of George and Catharine Margaret Rilfi were
named in a Berks County deed, dated August 2, 1745, following the death of George, in which
Catharine and each of the children sold their plantation of 148 acres, buildings, and improvements to
the same Christian Lower of Tulpehocken.

After the death of her husband and the sale of her Berks County property Catharine joined her
half-sister, Elisabetha, who had married Michael Ernest Herner, and her hall-brother, Johann Jacob
Dieffenbach, on the South Branch of the Potomac River in Virginia. A widow Reid was a resident ol
South Branch Manor on August 18, 1748. Many Reed/Reid/Reidt families were residents of Hampshire
County, Virginia, in succeeding years. Much further research would be needed to sort out these
families. It is interesting, however, to note that Samuel Hornback whose wife was Dorothea Harness,
niece of Catharina Dieffenbach Rieth, made a coffin in 1778 for Captain rJacob Reed. The children of
Jacob and Ann Reed were: Solomon, Charles, James and Mary Reed Knave. Witnesses to his will
included a George Reed. Samuel Hornback also built a mill in 1787 in Kentucky assisted by his son-in-
law, John Reid and John Reid, Sr.

The children of George and Catharina Rieth were;

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i. Leonard Rith.

ii. Catharine Barbara Rith. Catharine married Henry Shepler of Tulpehocken Twp.
A Henry Shepler died in Hampshire County, Virginia, in 1778: however, his wife
was named Elizabeth.

iii. John Casper Rith.

iv. Mary Elizabeth Rith.

V. Johannes Rith.

vi. John Jacob Rith. Died, 1778. Jacob married Ann, surname unknown. Their
children were:

vii. George Peter Rith.

6. Johann Adam® Dieffenbach (Johann Conrad^, Johann Conrad®, Martin-, MichaeP). Born,
1711, in New York. Died. 1777, in Tulpehocken, Berks Co., PA*^.

Adam married Maria Sybilla KoebeP®, daughter of Jacob and Anna Maria Koboel, 13 Aug
1734, by John Caspar Stoever in Christ Lutheran Church, Stouchsburg, Marion Twp.. Berks Co., PA***.
Born, 1711, in East Camp, Livingston Manor, Hudson River Valley, NY. Died, 1807.

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The homestead of Johann Adam Dieffenbach was located in FelLs Manor, north of the
Tulpehocken, as was that of Adam Stupp, Casper Rieth, George Rieth, Adam's brother-in-law, and
George Zeh (See), all names connected to the Harness or Dieffenbach families and/or later found in
Virginia. From Adam's property and that of Jonas Kitzmiller, a large acreage was donated to the
Tulpehocken Reformed congregation. Adam was a charter member of Christ Lutheran Church.
Stouchsburg, Marion Twp., Berks County, Pennsylvania, when it was organized in May of 1743.

Adam witnessed a deed of Catharine Margaret Rilh, widow of George RUh, to Christian Lower
of Tulpehocken for 148 acres, the buildings and improvements.

On March 25, 1755, Adam Diefebach, George Reed, Christian Louer. and Jacob Etzberger. were
appointed to appraise the real estate of Adam Shuts, deceased.

The six year French and Indian Wars created a terrifying threat to the settlers of Tulpehocken.
A local leader, Peter Spycher addressed a letter to Conrad Weiser of Philadelphia which read as follows:

I have this account from those above named and from Peter Anspach. John Caderman.
Christopher Noacre, Leonard Walborn, George DoUinger and Adam Diffenbach. We are. at present, in
imminent danger to lose our lives or estates. Pray, therefore, for help, or else whole Tulpehocken will be
laid waste by the Indians in a very short time --all the buildings will be buried, the people scalped. Do.
therefore, lose no time to get us assistance. The assembly may learn from this work what kind and fine
friends the Indians are! We hope members of the assembly will get their eyes opened and manifest
tender hears towards us; and the governor the same. They are, it is hoped, true subjects to our King
George II of Great Britain, or are they willing to deliver us into the hands of these cruel and merciless
creatures?

Berks County, Docket 1, Orphans Court Abstracts showed that on August 13, 1762, Adam
Diefebach was appointed to be a guardian of the children of Philip Weiser together with Philip's widow.
Sophia. The children were: Conrad, Peter, Jacbetz, and Philippina, all under the age of fourteen.

The children of Johann Adam and Maria Sybiiia Kobel Dieffenbach were:

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10

i. Johann Michael® Dieffenbach.

ii. Catharina Dieffenbach. Born, 1739. Died, 1816. She married first. Martin
Schell. She married second, John Parthemore.

ui. Johann Georg Dieffenbach. Born, 1739. He married Eva Maria Magdalena Kapp.

George and Eva Kapp Dieffenbach had a son:
iv. Johann Jacob Dieffenbach. Born, 1744. Died, 1803. Military service in the
Revolution. He married Sabina Schmelzer. He was one of the first American to
build a pipe organ in colonial America.

V. Magdalena Dieffenbach. Born, 1747.

vi. Johann Peter Dieffenbach. Born, 15 Jul 1755^^. Died, 23 Feb 1830. in Berks Co..
PA^®. Buried in Old Cemetery, Trinity Reformed Church., Millardsville, PA^®.
Military service in the Revolution. He married Catharina Lewegud.

7. Anna Dorothea® Dieffenbach., (Johann Conrad^ , Johann Conrad®. Martin^, MichaeP). Born,
27 Jul 1714, in New York^®. Her birth was recorded in the West Camp Lutheran Chiirchbook.

Anna married first, Johannes Hauch^^ son of Georg Bleichardt and Anna Ehsabeth
Hauch/Hauck/Haak/Haug/Haag. 12 Apr 1755, Warwick Twp., Lancaster Co., PA. She married
second, Jacob Kroeninger.

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In May of 1743 the Christ Lutheran Church of Strouchsburg. Berks County. Pennsylvania, was
organized. The name John Haak appeared on a list of its charter members. On October 9. 1743. Anna
Dorothea was a witness to the baptism of Dorothea Harness, daughter of her sister, Maria Elizabetha
Harness, which took place on the South Branch of the Potomac River in Virginia.

The Widow Dorothea Haag purchased 170 acres in Heidelberg Township, Lancaster County.
Pennsylvania on June 5, 1755. This property was sold to Christian Bollinger by Dorothea Creeninger.
formerly Haag, on June 8, 1761.

Dorothea’s second husband, Jacob Kroeninger. purchased 250 acre-s in Heidelberg Township on
May 7, 1756.

The children of Johannes and Dorothea Dieffenbach Hauch were:

i. John® Haag.

ii. Barbara Haag.

iii. Conrad Haag.

iv. Elizabeth Haag.

V. Michael Haag.

vi. Christian Haag.

vii. Nicolaus Haag.

viii. Jacob Haag.

ix. George Haag.

X. Magdalena Haag.

Sixth Generation

8. John Jacob® Rith/Reed (Catharina Margaretha®, Johann Conrad^. Johann Conrad®. Martin^,
MichaeP). Died, 1778, Hampshire Co., VA.

Jacob married Ann, surname unknown.

Jacob's will was dated February 23, 1778 and proved April 14, 1778. His wife, was named Ann
in the will. Witnesses to the will were: Benjamin Ratcliff, Charles Lynch, George Reed, and Peter
Thorn.

The children of Jacob and Ann Reed were:

i. Solomon'^ Reed.

ii. Charles Reed.

iii. James Reed.

iv. Mary Reed. She married a Mr. Knave, probably. Leonard Nave, who had
purchased a tract on the South Branch, Hampshire Co.. VA. from Michael Thorn
on August 1, 1774, witness, Jacob Reed.

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9. Johann Michael® Dieffenbach (Johann Adam®, Johann Conrad^ , Johann Conrad®, Martin®,
Michael^). Born, 1735. Died, 1797. Military service in the Revolution.

Michael married Maria Margaretha Anspach. Sons known of Johann Michael and Maria
Margaretha Anspach Dieffenbach were:

i. Johann^ Peter Dieffenbach. Born, 16 Dec 1759. Baptized. 23 Dec 1759, at Host
Reformed Church^®.

ii. Benjamin Dieffenbach. Born, 1 Feb 1764, Marion Twp., Berks Co., PA.

10. Johann Georg® Dieffenbach (Johann Adam®, Johann Conrad^ , Johann Conrad®, Martin®,
MichaeP). Born, circa 1739. Died, circa 1788. Resided: 1770, Paxtang, Dauphin Co., PA. Military
service in the Revolution. Occupation: farmer, miller.

Georg married Eva Maria Magdalena Kapp. Born, 1745. Died, 1806, Laurelville, Hocking Co.,
OH. Buried, Stumpf Cemetery. Resided, 1804, Laurelvdle, Hocking Co. OH.

The children of Johann Georg and Eva Kapp Dieffenbach were:

i. Maria Elisabet^ Dieffenbach. Born, 19 Dec 1763, recorded at Christ Lutheran,
Marion Twp., Berks Co., PA. She married John Shoop.

ii. Anna Catharina Dieffenbach. Born, 28 Mar 1766, recorded at Christ Lutheran,
Marion Twp., Berks Co., PA. She married George Moor.

iii. Johann Georg Dieffenbach. Born, 16 Dec 1768, recorded at Christ Lutheran,
Marion Twp., Berks Co., PA. Died, 1849.

iv. Georg Adam Dieffenbach. Born, Paxtang, Dauphin Co, PA. Baptized, 14 Jul
1771, at Manheim Lutheran Church’*. Died, 1849.

V. Mary Dieffenbach.

vi. John Dieffenbach. Born, 1782, Paxtang, Dauphin Co., PA. Died, 1863.
viL. Jane Dieffenbach. Born, 1783, Paxtang, Dauphin Co., PA. Died, 1804,

Laurelville, Hocking Co., OH. Buried, Stumph Cemetery.
viii.Daniel Dieffenbach. Born, 1786, Paxtang, Dauphin Co., PA. Died, 1873.

Sponsor: Peter Rapport and his wife.
” Sponsor: Adam Diefenderfer.

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Notes and References

^ Henry Z. Jones, Jr., The Palatine Families of New York, Universal City, CA, 1985, in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, pp. 157-159.

2 Information from passenger list of John Sewell's ship in 1709.

2 Will dated: July 22, 1737; will proved: October 1 1, 1738.

^ The Palantine Immigrant, Palatines to America, Upper Arlington, OH, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA, Vol. VIII, No. 2, p. 87.

5 Henry Z. Jones, Jr., More Palatine Families, Universal City, CA,1991, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 328.

® Sponsor: Johann Ludwig Guth at Beyerthal.

Not mentioned in his father's will.

® Sponsor: Anna Elisabetha Laumer.

® Not named in the wiU of her father.

Sponsors: Jurg and Dorothea Maurer; West Camp Lutheran Churchbook.

Possible father, Leickert or Georg Bleichardt Hauch; Henry Z. Jones, Jr., The Palatine Families
of New York, Universal City, CA, 1985, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p.
348.

12 Will dated: Oct 2, 1772; will proved Dec 16, 1777; Berks Co. Book 2, p. 322.

1^ Henry Z. Jones, Jr., The Palatine Families of New York, Universal City, CA; 1985, in custody ol
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 469.

1“^ Stoever Churchbook; The Palantine Immigrant, Palatines to America, Upper Arlington, OH, in
custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, Vol. VIII, No. 2, p. 87.

1® Charles A. Fisher, Early Pennsylvania Births, 1675-1875, Gen. Pub. Co., Baltimore, 1975, in
custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 45.

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Chapter XIV

THE DYER FAMILY

We can be certain from the 1815 will of John Dyer of Frederick County, Virginia, that he was
the father of Margaret Dyer who married Dennis Welch; however, in seeking the ancestry of John Dyer
there is much more difficulty. Marriage records, land records, and wills or probates are either
unavailable or are of no assistance in establishing anything but circumstantial evidence.

It may be said that the name of Dyer in Frederick County was rather rare. A James Dyer was
found in the parent county, Orange County, in 1734 when he was granted 150 acres. James Dyer of
Ireland took an oath of allegiance at Winchester on February 17, 1735. In 1754 an Elisha Dyer of
Boston, gave power of attorney to John Handin of Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia. Many Dyer
families had residence in neighboring Rockingham County.

The name, John Dyer, first appeared in Orange County in the year 1737. John Dyer, Sr., was
born about 1702. The John who died in 1815 is referred to as John Dyer II. John Dyer II named one of
his sons, John Dyer. John Dyer III was also an owner of land in Frederick County.

The best clues to assigning the correct records to the correct John Dyer is the location of
property and the names of their wives. John Dyer I had a wife named Elizabeth. John Dyer II had a
first wife, Hannah Oldacre as is known from the will of her father, and a second wife whose name is
unknown. John Dyer III had a wife named Mary. Based on this information I have attempted to sort
out the three John Dyers and have made the assumption that John Dyer I named his son, John, Jr. We
are certain that John Dyer III was the son of John Dyer II, from the wdl of 1815.

Please accept the information in this chapter with this caveat: no definite proof has been found
that John and Elizabeth Dyer were the parents of the John Dyer who died in 1815.

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First Generation

1. John! Dyer II (John^). Born, 15 May 1730, in Frederick Co., VAk Died, 20 Nov 1815, in
Frederick Co., VA^. Buried, Mt. Carmel Church,

John married first, Hannah Oldacre, daughter of Henry and Eleanor Oldacre, Sr., circa
1753. She probably died before 1773, on Dyer Farm near Dyer's Cave, Hampshire Co., VA He married
second, an unknown woman who died, before 1815, in Frederick Co., VA^. Census: 1810, in Frederick
Co., VA; p. 365.

John Dyer (II) may have been the son of John and Elizabeth Dyer although definite proof has
not been found. There were very few Dyers in Frederick County. A James Dyer, immigrant from
Ireland, was in Orange County, parent of Frederick County, before February 17, 1735/6. James was
referred to as "late of Orange County" when Henry Downs in November of 1742 recovered costs of a suit
by attachment against the Dyer estate, and the 180 acres of land of James Dyer were sold by the sheriff
at public auction on March 15, 1745. James' probable wife, Elizabeth Dyer, granted her son, Andrew
Campbell Dyer, a parcel of land in Frederick County on March 5, 1747, which she had purchased from
the widow of Jonathan Teacocks. It would therefore appear that John Dyer I was the only possible
father for John Dyer II.

John Dyer II was on a 28th of October, 1757, muster roll, under the command of Captain Jacob
Bowman serving in the French and Indian War. James Morgan was also in this unit. On October 28,
1758, at a Frederick County court martial, John Dyer was fined ten shillings for absenting himself from
a general muster within the past twelve months. John later served in the Revolution.

John Dyer gave a deposition on October 9th, 1813, at the store house of Joseph Carr in
Upperville, Loudoun County Virginia in the case of the Carter/Green land dispute. He stated his age in
this testimony, and that he resided in 1761 on 30 or 40 acres purchased from Daniel Allen. He lived
there while raising a couple of crops after which he sold the land to the Widow Gibson. The deed was
from Daniel Allen to the Widow Gibson because John Dyer had obtained no deed.

On March 17, 1769, George Washington leased 227 acres to John Dyer near present Upperville
in parts of Loudon and Fauquier Counties. The deed was for the natural life of John Dyer and his two
sons, William and Abraham Dyer. On December 25, 1775, John leased Ezekiel Phillips 227 acres leased
to him by George Washington.

A deed of John Snapp of Frederick County on Hoggs Creek and Cedar Creek named John Dyer's
property as adjacent to the Fairfax tract. On April 19, 1775, a deed to Isaac Zane on Hogue Creek
named John Dyer as a neighbor.

On November 3, 1792, the Reverend Denny Fairfax leased John Dyer, of Frederick County,
Virginia, lot 441, part of the Manor of Leeds, and bounded by a survey made by George BeU containing
123 acres for 48 shillings a year. The prcperty was located on the line of Marney and located in present
Clarke County, Virginia. TTiis lease was to extend for the natural life of his three children: RocheU,
Abigal, and Elizabeth. Witnesses to the deed were: John Dyer, Jun., Moses Green, and George Bell.
This interesting deed, a standard form, required John to budd a house 20' by 16', with a brick or stone
chimney, and to plant one hundred apple trees. This deed was recorded on December 4, 1792 in
Frederick County, Virginia Deed Book 23, page 474.

On February 5, 1793, John Dyer's (II or III) property line was on the west side of Little North
Mountain in Frederick County.

Frederick County court records indicated that on October 7, 1797, John Dyer was an appraiser
with John Morgan and Jesse O'Rear of the estate of William Alexander. On February 28, 1798, John
Dyer was a witness to the will of Moses Green.

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The 1810 Virginia Census enumerated John Dyer with two sons and four daughters still at

home.

John Dyer's will was dated January 18, 1815, and proved on January 1, 1816. The will, recorded
in Frederick County. Virginia Will Book 9, pages 499-500, read as follow:

I Jokn Dyer of Frederick County and State of Virginia do make ordain and appoint this my last word and
testament (first) I will and Direct that all my Just Debts and funeral Expenses should be paid by my
Executor as soon after my Decease as can be Done with Convenience (Secondly) I give and bequeath to
Each of my sons to wit Abraham Dyer John Dyer Jacob Dyer one shilling Each as also to the
Representatives of my Daughter MoUey one Shilling as their full Share of my Estate (thirdly) I give and
bequeath to my Son Isaac Dyer twenty five Dollars also to my son Israel Dyer twenty five dollars to be
paid when he arrives to the age of twenty one years (fourthly) I give and bequeath to my Daughter
Rebecca Dyer one feather bed and furniture and one cow and fifty Dollars also to my Daughter Selah one
feather bed and furniture and one cow also to my Daughter Mary Ann Dyer one feather bed and furniture
and Cow and fifty Dollars Cash to be paid her when she arrives to the age of Eighteen years I also give to
my son James Dyer one horse and Saddle worth at least forty Dollars when he arrives to the age of
twenty one years (fifthly) I will and Direct that the Residue of my Estate of any Discription as well what
lease hold Land I may die possessed or as any other property shall be Equally Divided among my children
Susannah Graves Rachel Morgan Betsey Timmons Sarah Fridly Peggy Welch Seleah Dyer and James
Dyer Each to Receive an Equal Share when they arrive to the age of twenty one years (Sixthly) I appoint
my Son Isaac Dyer and my son in Law John Morgan my Executors to Execute this my will and Seventhly
and Lastly I appoint Benjamin O'Rear to see the same Executed I Do hereby Disannul! all former Wills
made by me and acknowledged this my last will and testament Dated this 18th Day of January 1815

John Dyer- his X mark

Signed and acknowledged
in presence of
Benjamin O’Rear
James Lyons
Dennice Lyons

The will was proved on January 1, 1816. John Morgan, Sr., was the executor. An inventory of
John's personal property was made on January 17, 1816, by the appraisers who were James Lyons,
John Ferguson, and James Marshall.

The estate sale was held on February 5, 1816. The following items were sold at this sale: a black
horse and brown mare, a sow and 5 pigs, a sow and 4 pigs, flax seed, 7 barrels of corn, scythes and
cradle, a knife, an auger and wedge, plows, 1 flax hackle, flax in the straw, a flax brake, a grindstone,
25 bushels of rye, 2 bushels of buckwheat, 4 bushels of potatoes, a weeding hoe, an axe, a spade, a
saddle, a meat axe and bread hoe, a log chain, and a lot of old iron.

The lease of land mentioned in the wdi was sold to Jesse O'Rear, Jr., for $560.00.

Also in the inventory were items with which the home of John Dyer was furnished: 3 bedsteads,
a table, 2 wheels, a large tea kettle, a pair of flat irons, a washtub, 2 candle stocks, 1 candle stand,
pewter and tin, a big wheel, pot racks, a small table, a small pot and kettle, a walnut chest, a bureau,
and a bookcase.

Fifteen children were named in John's wiU. It is very difficult to establish birth dates based on
census records of 1810. The birth order given may be incorrect, and aU birth dates except those of Isaac,
Jacob, and Peggy are estimated.

The children of John and Hannah Oldacre were:

i. William Dyer. Born, circa 1760. Probably died in the Revolution.

ii. Abraham Dyer. Born, before 1769.

iii. John Dyer III. Born, in Hampshire Co., VA. He married Mary, (Cornwell),
before 1782, in Frederick Co., VA. Estate appraised: 30 Apr 1823, Hardy Co..
VA.

On October 15, 1787, 370 acres were deeded to John Dyer (II or III) on Sinking
Creek of the Greenbrier River.

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On November 3, 1792 John Dyer, Jr., purchased lot 112 in Frederick County,
bounded by a survey of George Bell containing 86 acres for a yearly rent of three
pounds, fifteen shillings. The property was on the lines of John Dyer, Sen.,
Benjamin O'Rear, and Oscar Thomas, and at a corner of Moses Green. This lease
was to continue through the natural lives of John, Mary, his wife, and William, his
son. The deed was witnessed by Thomas Berry, John Dyer, and Moses Green and
recorded in Frederick County, Virginia Deed Book 23, page 526, on December 4,
1792.

Probable children of John Dyer and his second wife were:

iv. Susannah Dyer. Born, circa 1774, in Frederick Co., VA. She married Joseph
Graves, 15 Jan 1793, in Frederick Co., VA.

V. Isaac Dyer. Born, circa 1776, in Frederick Co., VA^. Died, after 1850, in Madison
Twp., Fayette Co., OH. Census: 1810, in Frederick Co., VA; p. 370. Census: 1830,
in Madison Twp., Fayette Co., OH; p. 291. Census: 1850, in Madison Twp., Fayette
Co., OH; p. 41. Occupation: carpenter. He married Susannah Ramey, 14 Mar
1794, in Frederick Co., VA

In 1810 Isaac had three sons and four daughters.

vi. Rachel Dyer. Born, circa 1777, in Frederick Co., VA®. Census: 1810. in Frederick
Co., VA; p. 365. She married John Morgan in Frederick Co., VA.

vii. Molly Dyer. Could this be Abigail Dyer? Born, circa 1781, in Frederick Co., VA.
Died, before 1815®. She married Benjamin O’Rear.

viii. Abigail Dyer.

ix. Elizabeth "Betsy" Dyer. Born, circa 1785, in Frederick Co., VPJ. Census: 1810, in
Frederick Co., VA; p. 365. She married Peter Timmons, 5 Jul 1806. in Frederick
Co., VA®.

X. Sarah Dyer. Born, circa 1787, in Frederick Co., VA®. Census: 1810, in Frederick
Co., VA; p. 365. Census: 1820, in Frederick Co., VA; p. 22. Census: 1830, in
Frederick Co., VA; p. 77. She married, first, Henry Friedley, 5 Dec 1803, in
Frederick Co., VA She married, second, Lester Pullen, 22 Sep 1827, in Frederick
Co., VA

xi. Rebecca Dyer. Born, circa 1789, in Frederick Co., VA.

xii. Jacob Dyer.

xiii. Margaret "Peggy" Dyer. Born, circa 1793. in Frederick Co., VA Died, after 1860.
in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA She married Dennis Welch, 22 Dec 1813, in
Frederick Co., VA. See the Welch Family chapter for details about this family.

xiv. Israel Dyer. Born, circa 1795, in Frederick Co., VA^®. Census: 1820, in Liberty
Twp., Fayette Co., OH; p. 96^*^. Census: 1830, in Loudoun Co., VA Resided: 1834,
Logan Co., IL. He married Emily Hope, daughter of Christian Hope. 19 Nov
1818, in Frederick Co., VA

XV. Seleah (Celia?) Dyer. Born, circa 1798, in Frederick Co., VA

xvi. Mary Ann Dyer. Born, circa 1801, in Frederick Co., VA.

xvii. James Dyer. Born, circa 1803, in Frederick Co., VA^®. Died, before 1827, in
Frederick Co., VA^®. He married Nancy Earhart, daughter of John Earbart, 28
May 1824, in Frederick Co., VA

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271

Above is a map of a portion of Frederick County, Virginia in which John Dyer 1. and John Dyer
II resided. It was taken from Pioneers of Old Frederick County, Virginia, bu Cecil O’Dell. John Dyer I
resided in tract 137D in the year 1739. John Dyer (II) resided in property adjoining Isaac Zane, Jr., an
ironmaster, which was located in 137C in 1775. In 1793 John Dyer (II or III) was said to be living on
the west side of Little North Mountain.

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Second Generation

2. John^ Dyer I. Born, circa 1704^^^. Died, after 1763, in Frederick Co., VA.

3. John married Elizabeth, surname unknown. Died, after 1763, in Frederick Co., VA.

By the year 1736, John Dyer had settled in Orange County, Virginia. The earliest mention of
John Dyer I was found in the records of the Orange County, Virginia Court which recorded a petition
by residents on July 23, 1737, complaining about a wagon road through the Blue Ridge in Chester's Gap
at a place which they felt to be unsuitable for the purpose. Their complaint continued that they had
come "a great way here and undergone great hardships and have wasted great part of out estates in
coming and can scarce get bread for our children for want of land clear'd." Signatures to this petition
included John Dyer, James Vance, Jost Hite, Thomas Branson, Jr. and Sr., and John Branson (son of
Thomas, Sr.).

In 1738 Frederick County was formed from Orange County. The following references were to
the same John Dyer as can be seen from the appearance of the names of Branson, Hite, and James
Vance. In May of 1739 John Diar’s name appeared in Frederick County, Virginia, on a list of persons
requesting reimbursement for wood taken by surveyors for the erection of sign posts. Thomas and John
Branson appeared next to John Diar's name as well as Jost and John Hite and James Vance.

On June 28-29, 1739, John Dyer purchased 115 acres on Cedar Creek and Mulberry Run in
Orange County, Virginia, from John Branson, who had received a 1,000 acre grant on Cedar Creek on
October 3, 1734, from the Colony of Virginia. This property was located in an area which is now on
highway 600 in Shenandoah County, one-half mile southwest of Marlboro, Virginia. On June 23-24,
1743, John Dyer sold the aforementioned tract to George Logmiller for 30 pounds. Witnesses to the deed
were Just and John Hite and Joseph Vance. The deed was recorded in Orange County, Virginia Deed
Book 3, page 278.

i^parently John Dyer remained on the property as a renter as he was listed on the rental rolls
of Frederick County, Virginia, in 1746 and taxed on 115 acres which he had rented from William Crisp.
On July 15, 1750, John was a neighbor of WiUiam Russell on a tract of 100 acres on Cedar Creek and
the north side of Duck Run in present Frederick County. He was granted a deed to this property on
January 8, 1752, by Lord Fairfax. The deed was recorded in Northern Neck Land Grants Book H. page
87. This property was located on present highway 600 south of the town of Mountain Falls. John Dyer
and Elizabeth, his wife, sold the property on January 27-28, 1863, to their neighbor, William Russell,
for fifty pounds. The sale was recorded in Frederick County, Virginia Deed Book S, page 218.

It seems likely that John and Elizabeth Dyer removed to Spotsylvania County after this sale.
On December 1, 1766, John and Elizabeth Dyer of Spotsylvania County sold Andrew Ross 100 acres on
the lines of Crag and Robinson. They sold John Mitchel 133 acres for 35£ in March of 1771.

John and Elizabeth Dyer were believed to have been the parents of:

1

John^ Dyer II.

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Notes and References

^ If at least eighteen years of age when in military service.

^ Will dated: January 18, 1815; will proved: January 1, 1816.

^ Not named in the January 18, 1815 v»dll of her husband.

1850 Census: aged 74.

^ 1810 Census: aged 25-45.

® Her father's will seems to indicate she had died.

^ 1810 Census: aged 16-25.

* John Morgan, bondsman.

^ 1810 Census: aged 18-25.

1850 Census: aged 58.

^ ^ War of 18 12 pension records.

Aged 68; living with Madison Dyer, aged 39.

1840 Census: aged 40-50.

7 sons, 2 daughters.

A minor named in will of John Dyer, 1815.

Remarriage of wife, Nancy to Edward Owens.

Hite/Fairfax Lawsuit, British Copy, McKay Extract, p. 1734.

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Chapter XV

THE ELLIOTT FAMILY

Like so many Quaker families of North Carolina, the Elliott family had roots in Pennsylvania.
The earliest member of the Elliott family to be identified was Samuel E. Elliott who married Mary Page
in Randolph County, North Carolina. Many Elliott families were residents of Randolph County and of
neighboring Guilford County, from which Randolph County had been formed in 1779, and were
members of the Society of Friends; however, no record has been found in Quaker monthly meetings of
Samuel Elhott.

The central counties of North Carolina had been settled by Quakers of Pennsylvania by the late
1740's. Families made the lengthy journey which required three months of travel by means of the
Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Their incentive to reestablish themselves in a new area was the cheap
land; the price of one acre of land in southeastern Pennsylvania would buy several acres in North
Carolina. In addition a longer growing season gave promise of larger crops to those who migrated
south.

During the Revolution Quakers, being firmly opposed to military action, were allowed by the
government of North Carolina to pay a heavy tax in lieu of direct military service. After the Revolution
a great migration of Quakers left North Carolina for Ohio, Indiana, and points west. Among them were
Samuel E. and Mary Elliott who went first to Indiana and then to Iowa. The ancestry of Mary Page
EUiott may be found in the Page and Hastings Family chapters as well as additional information
concerning Quakers.

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Randolph County, North Carolina

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First Generation

1. Samuel E.^ Elliott. Born, 12 Feb 1783, in Randolph Co., NC^. Died. 18 May 1864. in
Middletown, Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA^. Buried in Elliott Cem., Union Twp., Des Moines Co..
lA^. Census: 1820, in Wabash Co., IN. Census: 1830, in Morgan Co., IN; p. 244. Census: 1840. in Des
Moines Co., lA; p. 110. Census: 26 Oct 1850, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 454. Census: 27
Jul 1860, in Middletown, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 991. Occupation: harnessmaker.

Samuel married, first, Mary Page, daughter of Jacob Page and Sarah Hastings. 10 Sep 1805,
in Randolph Co., NC^. Born, 5 Nov 1787, in Randolph Co., NC®. Died, 6 Oct 1844, in Des Moines Co.,
lA®. Buried in Elliott Cem., Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA^.

Samuel married, second, Eliza Ann Brown, daughter of John and Mary Brown, 20 Apr 1852,
in Des Moines Co., lA^^. Marriage License, 2 Apr 1852, in Des Moines Co., lA. Born, 4 Feb 1808. in
Virginia^^ 2 Jun 1875, in Middletown, Des Moines Co., lA^^ Buried in Spring Creek Cem, Union

Twp., Des Moines Co., lA Census: 26 Oct 1850, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 454^^*. Census:
27 Jul 1860, in Middletown, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 99. Census: 5 Jul 1870, in Middletown, Des Moines
Co., lA; p. 465^5

According to unsubstantiated family lore some part of the Elliott famdy originated in South
Grand, Pennsylvania. The location of South Grand is unknown. The parents of Samuel E. Elliott have
not been identified.

Samuel was born in North Carolina, possibly in Randolph County, on February 12, 1783. A
candidate for his father would be the Samuel EUiott listed in the 1790 census in the Hillsborough
District of Randolph County. He had one male child under sixteen and three females in his family. The
1800 census enumerated a Samuel Elliott of Randolph County with one male, 28*45, two males, under
10, and two 10-16. There were three females aged 26-45, 16-26, and under 10. The 1810 census listed
two Samuels in Randolph County, one as Samuel, Jr.

On December 7, 1793, a Samuel Elliott received grant #1448 for 100 acres on Deep River at
Joseph (Lionig's) corner on (DiUin's) Une. The purchase price was thirty shillings. This grant was
registered .^ril 18, 1801, and sold to William Dennis on April 2, 1810, for $100.00 the witnesses being
Frederick Dawson and Hezekiah Elliott. As Samuel was only ten years old at this time this could not
have been his deed though possibly that of his father.

On January 26, 1803, a Samuel EUiott paid twenty shillings for a grant of forty acres, #2089,
also located on Deep River beginning at a black oak with mention of Rawley's line. At this time Samuel
was twenty years of age so this may have been his property.

Samuel Elliott married Mary Page, on September 10, 1805, as recorded in Marriages Through
1820, Randolph County, North Carolina, by Nancy W. Simpson. Mary Page was the daughter of Jacob
Page and Sarah Hastings. Sarah was of a Quaker family which had come into Dobbs County, the parent
of Wayne County, North Carolina, in 1779. Her mother had married out of her faith for which violation
of Quaker law she was dismissed from the Great Contentnea congregation on February 11, 1786.

Jacob, Mary's father, died in September or October of 1789 shortly after Mary's birth in 1787 on
Little River in Wayne County. His will provided for her "schooling," left her a number of animals and
household items for her immediate use, and made her heiress of his estate if her mother died or
remarried. Mary's mother must have been reinstated with her church after the death of her husband,
as she was given transfer papers to Back Creek Monthly Meeting in Rando^h County on November 1 1,
1797, but once again she was dismissed for marrying out of unity on January 25, 1800, this time to a a
Mr. Hays. This Sarah Page must have been Mary's mother, as Mary Page inherited her father, Jacob

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Page's properties on Little River in Wayne County and began disposing of them in 1804 when she sold
sixty acres just after her seventeenth birthday.

The property which Mary Page inherited had been granted to her father on July 11, 1788.
Richard Cox, husband of Mary's aunt, Easter Hastings Cox, purchased this property on August 24,
1809, for 280 pounds from Samuel and Mary Elliott before their departure for Indiana. Witnesses to
this transaction were R. W. Kinni, Charles Everett, and B. Collier. On October 13, 1809, Mary Elliott
acknowledged that she had executed the deed freely of her own accord before the witnesses: Seth Wade,
Abraham Peacock, and Whitlock Arnold. On the same day in August, 1809, the Elliotts sold Anthony
Fulghum a tract of land for $240.00 containing 87 1/2 acres in Wayne County. This land was described
as beginning at a pine and black jack and another piece beginning at a red oak on the river bank with
mentions of Brewer's corner and Fulghum’s corner. At the time of this sale Mary was unable to travel
from her home in Randolph County to be examined: therefore persons were appointed by the court to go
to her for this purpose. Two other tracts containing 87 1/2 acres were sold on this same date went to
Anthony Fulghum, the Fulghums being long time neighbors of the Page family since their early days in
Isle of Wight County, Virginia, in the 1600s.

Like her mother, Mary "married out of unity" and was dismissed by the elders on October 26,
1805, from the Back Creek Monthly Meeting following her marriage on September 10th. Although
many of the Elliotts in the area were Quaker, apparently Samuel was not. The eldest known child of
the Elliotts, Jacob, is believed to have been born August 4, 1805. From information in Samuel's will we
know that Samuel and Mary had five daughters and one son hving on June 15, 1863, when his will was
written. They had two deceased daughters, Jane Elliott Mize and Nancy Elliott Williams.

According to the obituary of the EUiott's daughter, Elizabeth, the family removed to Indiana in
1811, prior to Samuel's service in the War of 1812, where they first resided at New Albany in Harrison
County. In November of 1813 Samuel volunteered to serve in the War of 1812 at Corydon, Harrison
County, Indiana, as a private in the company of Captain Herman C. Boone, part of the 5th regiment
commanded by Colonel Tipton. He served for fourteen days to guard the frontiers. He was discharged
about December 13, 1813, at Fredonia. This information was found in an application for bounty land
made on April 3, 1855, when Samuel was aged seventy-two and then a resident of Danville Township,
Des Moines County, Iowa. His signature was affixed to this document and witnessed by his son-in-law,
Mathias Bartcherer. A WiUiam, James, and John Elliott also enlisted from Harrison County. John and
William served in the same regiment as Samuel.

Other information about Samuel's places of residence in Indiana came from a 1920 application
for membership in the Society of Indiana Pioneers made by Mary Black, a granddaughter of Samuel,
and child of Robert C. and Matilda Elliott Black. Matilda Black avowed that her mother had been born
in Martinsville, Washington Township, Morgan County, Indiana, on September 24, 1826. She also
named her grandfather, Samuel, and grandmother, Mary Page, stating that they first came to New
Albany, Harrison County, Indiana, in 1809. If that is so, Samuel must have made a preliminary trip to
Indiana before removing his family as they still appeared in 1810 census records in Randoph County,
North Carolina.

In the early spring of 1820, a number of pioneer families entered Washington Township to pre-
empt claims before the land office had officially evened. At that time the township was covered with
choice native forest through which many wild animals roamed including bears and panthers. On the
fourth of September the land was thrown open for sale, and Samuel Elhott entered his claim. In the
1830 census Samuel, then between forty and fifty years of age, was located in Morgan County, Indiana,
with a wife of the same age, one son, and seven females. His daughter, Sarah, was with her husband,
Sterling Stafford, in the same county. Therefore one extra female, aged 20-29, appeared in this census.
She may have been the wife of their son, Jacob.

An obituary of another daughter of Samuel and Mary, Elizabeth EUiott Heizer, stated that in
1836 her father had left Morgan County and removed to Mercer County, Illinois, near New Boston, and
that in the spring of 1838 he had come to Des Moines County, Iowa, settling near Augusta. The Long
Creek Cemetery records stated that Hester Elliott, daughter of Samuel, came to Iowa in 1839.

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Whether in 1838 or 1839, but at least by the time of the 1840 census, Samuel had relocated to
Washington County, Iowa. With him were his wife and five females ranging in age from five to thirty, a
son, thirty to forty, and a very young male under five. It would seem possible that Samuel and Mary
had a son or daughter living at home. Nearby were two of the married daughters, Mrs. William F.
Cartwright and Mrs. Milton Mize. On October 7. 1840, Samuel's daughter, Mary Elizabeth, married
John Dyer Welch. John and his parents, Dennis and Margaret Dyer Welch, were pioneer residents of
Washington County.

On September 20, 1842, Samuel and Mary EUiott sold a lot in Burlington to Philander Goodrich
for $50.00. Mary affixed her mark to this document. On the 22nd of October, 1846, Samuel and his wife
sold their daughter, Elizabeth Bartcherer, for one dollar and love and affection, lot #192 in the city of
Burlington. On August 3, 1847, Samuel Elliott purchased lots 7 and 8 in block 6, in Crawfordsville.
Washington County, Iowa, from Mr. and Mrs. John Maxwell.

Samuel sold his son-in-law, John Dyer Welch, a tract of land in section 80, township 69 north,
range 3 west, and other descriptions which are indecipherable, for $2,500.00, on July 9, 1849. The
parcels were located in Danville, Des Moines County.

Mary Page EUiott died on October 6, 1844. Following her death Samuel made his residence with
his daughter, Hester, and her husband, William Lamme, of Augusta Township. At the time of the 1850
census Samuel was sixty-eight years of age, and his occupation was harnessmaker. Next door to the
Lamme's was the family of John Brown which had a daughter, EUza Brown, aged forty-three. Two
years later on April 2, 1852, Samuel EUiott and EUza Ann Brown took out a marriage Ucense and were
in fact married on April 20, 1852, by Rufus E. Bennett.

A very interesting and mysterious biU of sale was made by Alexander McCaU of Washington
County, Iowa, to D. W. French, releasing aU his right from the estate of Thomas McCaU deceased of
(Northampton) County, Pennsylvania, dated May 20, ????, filed June 25th, 1851. WiUiam Jenkins was
recorder of the deed from Samuel EUiott to Alexander McCaU, both parties of Washington County.
Iowa. The land in question was again lots 7 and 8 in block 6 at CrawfordsviUe. The edges of this deed
were cut off so aU words were not clear. This could be a clue to the Pennsylvania origins of the EUiotts.
No estate records could be located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, for Thomas McCaU.

Samuel's next land transaction was a sale to Alexander Lee on June 26, 1851, of lots 6 and 7 in
block 6 of CrawfordsviUe. This same piece of property had been sold twice by Samuel, but there seems
to be no record of a repurchase by Samuel.

By the July 27, 1860 census Samuel, aged seventy-eight, and his second wife, Eliza Ann. aged
fifty-seven, had become residents of Middletown, DanviUe Township, Des Moines County, Iowa. In the
household was EUza Ann's sister, Lucinda Brown, aged forty-five.

Samuel wrote his wiU on June 15, 1863, from Middletown. The wiU has been reproduced below
with original spelling:

I Samuel EUiott of the county of Des Moins and State of Iowa make publish and declare this to be my last
and testament in manor and form as foUows

Act. 1 I Give and bequeath unto my Wife Eliza my home property Known as the East half of Lots
Number 3 & 4 in Block 2 in the Town of Middletown in the County of Des Moins & State of Iowa also aU
of My Household & Kitchen furniture except two beds & bedding I also give & bequeath unto my wife
Eliza one cow & Six hundred (600) dollars in good current bank bills

Act 2 I Give & bequeath unto My Daughter Matilda Black Nine hundred (900) dollars in good current
Bank bills

Act 3 I Give and bequeath unto My Daughter EKzabeth Heizer one promissory note given by her the said
Elizabeth Heizer to me on the first of May 1857 for two hundred and eighty five doUars & unpaid & at ten
percent interest from date I also give her an account I hold against her for taxes and the redemption of
real estate sold for taxes amounting to over three hundred dollars paid for by me this present year I also
give her $100. in Current paper money

Act 4 I Give & bequeath unto my Grand daughters Jane and Elizabeth Mize each one bed & bedding and
to My Grand Daughter Caroline Murray I Give one hundred dollars

Act 5 I Give & bequeath unto My Son Jacob Elliott My Daughters Mary Welch & Hester Lamme each ten
dcdlars of good currant Bank paper Bills

Act 6 I Give & bequeath all of the remainder of My popety after all just debts are paid equally between
my daughters Sar^ Cartwright Matilda Black & the heirs of My dau^ters Nancy Williams deceased &
Jane Mize deceased so that the heirs of the Said Nancy Wiliams are to have one fourth interest and the

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279

lieirs of Jane Mise are to have one fourth interest of the remainder of my estate as described in this Sixth
article each interest herein described to be paid in Money of Such Kind and denomination as May be
considered best by my executor I appoint J. K. Scott My executor who is hereby autorized to Sell any & all
real or personal estate owned by me & not devised by this instrument at public or private Sale as he my
think best and at Such time as he may consider for the best of the heirs and pay off the legatees as
described in this My last will & testament Given under My hand this 15 day of June AD 1863

Samuel signed this document in a very shaky hand in the presence of J. T. Crawford and John
Jefferson. On February 10, 1865, George Chandler, J. W. Worthington, and Charles Waterhouse, were
appointed to appraise the estate. The inventory was filed March 27, 1865. An accounting of the estate
was filed three days later. The will was proved on July 6, 1864. Samuel named J. K. Scott as his
executor, but Scott died before March 30, 1868, on which date Samuel's son-in-law, William Lamme.
was appointed executor.

$22.00 was paid for Samuel's coffin and $8.00 for the hire of horses presumably to draw the
coffin to the Elliott Cemetery where he was laid to rest beside his first wife in a stone enclosure three
feet high and three feet wide. This cemetery is in Union Township of Des Moines County and within the
Iowa Army Ammunition Plant Area. Permission is needed to enter the cemetery.

After Samuel's death, his widow, Eliza Ann, contested the will's provisions and claimed her
dower right of one-third of the estate as recorded in Book G, pages 77-78, in Des Moines County. The
document contesting the will mentioned Andrew Elliott, deceased his daughter, Sarah Amelia Badley,
deceased, and her surviving husband, Uriah Badley, and their child, Hana Josephine Badley, a minor.
It also mentioned Mary Elizabeth Elliott, surviving widow of Thomas Elliott, deceased, a son of Andrew
Elliott. These three persons, who felt omitted or shorted in the will, were claiming their rights of
inheritance. The above mentioned Andrew Elliott’s estate had been probated on November 22, 1851. as
recorded in Des Moines County, Iowa Will Book C, page 70. Hugh EUiott, eldest son of Andrew, was his
administrator. The other children of Andrew Elliott were not mentioned in this suit, but only those who
had no other means of support. That Andrew EUiott was a son of Samuel Elliott cannot be confirmed by
early census records which in 1830 indicated that Samuel had only one son. Andrew EUiott had been a
resident of Pennsylvania where his children were born.

On May 4, 1865, Samuel's widow, Eliza Ann, sold lot 192 in Burlington for $1885.00 to Charles
O'Brien. Eliza A. EUiott received $2,753.00 from the estate of Samuel E. EUiott after contesting the wUl.

The estate settlement of Samuel EUiott was presented by William Lamme, his executor, on April
21, 1866. It listed Samuel's heirs and bequests:

Sarah Cartwright, daughter $937.78

Matilda Black, daughter $1837.18

Jane Mize, granddaughter $468.89

Elizabeth Mize, granddaughter $468.89

Caroline Murry, daughter $100.00

Elizabeth Heizer, daughter $685.00

Rufus Williams, grandson $234.44

Henry (written above Mary)

Mary Williams, daughter $234.44

Mary Williams, granddaughter $234.44
Samuel Williams, grandson $234.44

Hester Lamme, daughter $10.00

Mary Welch, daughter $10.00

Jacob Elliott, son $10.00

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Eliza Ann Brown Elliott, Samuel's widow, wrote her will on May 26, 1875, which read as

follows:

In the name of God, Amen I, Elizc' Ann Elliott of Middletown Des Moines Co, Iowa being of sound
mind and memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be my last will and Testament
First • I order and direct my Executor, as soon after my decease as practicable, to pay off and discharge
all the debts, dues, and liabilities that may exist against me at the time of my decease

Second - I give and bequeath unto my Sister Lucinda Brown The house that I now live in. and all the
property connected therewith the household and kitchen furniture, beding, wearing apparrel & what she
dont want to be sold for her benefit. I Also give her all the mones and credits that I have some three
hundred dollars in the first national bank in Burlington and about Twelve hundred dollars in the hands of
my brother Henry Brown I also desire her to live with Henry and for him to take care of her her lifetime
and whatever is left after her death, for him to have and keep the same for his trouble
Third, I hereby nominate and appoint my brother Henry Brown as Executor In witness whereof I have
hereunto

subscribed my name this 26th day of May A.D. 1875
Eliza Ann Elliott X her mark

^fitnesses

Elijah Beans
S. E. Welch

The will was proved on June 4, 1875. Samuel E. Welch served as Eliza's witness and
administrator. He was the eldest son of John Dyer and Mary Elizabeth Elliott Welch and grandson of
Samuel E. Elliott. Samuel E. Welch's wife was Mary Jane Cline whose parents were Wilson S. and
Maria Brown CUne. A total of $38.29 was paid for Eliza Ann's burial expenses on September 4. 1875.
Samuel E. Welch billed the administrator, Henry Brown, $35.00 for the casket and $3.29 in related
expenses.

The children of Samuel E. and Mary Page EUiott were:

i. Jacob^ Elliott. Born, 4 Aug 1806, in Rono, Randolph Co., NC”^. Died, 18 Feb 1881,
at 2 AM., in Des Moines Co., lA®. Buried in Kossuth Cem., Yellow Springs Twp.
Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 1 Sep 1860, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p.
775. Census: 2 Aug 1870, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; pp. 536, 465®. He
also appeared in the Census: 30 Jun 1870, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA;
p. 465. Census: 23 Jun 1880, in Yellow Springs Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 102^®.
Occupation: farmer.

A death record found in Des Moines County, Iowa Death Book #i indicated that
Jacob was born in Rono, North Carolina, and first came to Iowa in about 1837.
According to the same source, Jacob was a widower although no other evidence of a
marriage has been found. He lived at various times with his sisters, Hester
Lamme, Elizabeth Heizer, and Sarah Cartwright. A guardianship was established
on July 21, 1874, for Jacob Elliott. On December 15, 1875, at the age of 68, he was
declared insane. His estate was probated on March 15, 1881, and located in Box
A125. Other records are in Des Moines County, Iowa Will Book N, pages. 136 and
587, and in Book S, page 443 and etc.

At the time of his death Jacob owned 361 acres in section 7, township 69, range
3, and 13 & 82/100 acres in section 12, township 69, range 4.

Jacob died of general paralysis. The administrator of his estate was his brother-
in-law, William Lamme.

Tombstone of Elizabeth Elliott Heizer and
her son, Samuel A. Bartscherer
Kossuth Cemetery

Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines County, Iowa
Courtesy of Rosemary Wade

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281

The heirs named in his estate settlement on May 2, 1881, were:

2

3

4

5

6

8

9

NAME

RELATIONSHIP

AGE

RESIDED

Hester Lamme

sister

63

Des Moines Co., lA

Mary Welch

sister

59

Missouri

Elizabeth Heizer

sister

55

Des Moines Co., lA

Matilda Black

sister

52

California

Caroline Elgin

niece

51

i^panoose Co., lA

Harriet Farnsworth

niece

49

Lee Co., lA

Perry Staford

nephew

45

Kansas

Oscar J. Holland

nephew

33

California

Rufus Williams

nephew

41

Mahaska Co.. lA

Mary Williams

niece

37

Mahaska Co., lA

Samuel E. Williams

nephew

35

Mahaska Co.. lA

Jane Somers

niece

unknown

unknown

Mary A. Williams

grandniece

minor

Eddyville, Iowa

ii. Sarah Elliott.

iii. Jane Elliott.

iv. Hester "Hetty” Elliott.

V Mary Elizabeth Elliott. Born, circa 1820, in Greencastle, Putnam Co., IN. Died,
26 Sep 1904, in Hastings, Las Animas, CO. She married John Dyer Welch, 7 Oct.
1840, in Des Moines Co., Territory of Michigan. Mary Elizabeth and her family are
treated in detail in the Welch Chapter,
vi. Nancy Elliott,
vii Elizabeth Elliott,
viii. Matilda Elliott.

Second Generation

2. Sarah^ Elliott (Samuel E.^). Born, circa 1808, in North Carolina^®. Died, 10 Apr 1877, in
Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Buried in Augusta Cem., Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Census:
1830, in Morgan Co., IN; p. 262. Census: 22 Oct 1850, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 553.
Census: 4 Aug 1860, in Town of Augusta, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 781. Census: 30 Jun 1870, in Danville
Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 465^®.

Sarah married, fij^t. Sterling Stafford, 4 Sep 1828, in Morgan Co., IN. Died, before 1840.
Census: 1830, in Morgan Co., IN; p. 262.

At the time of the 1830 census, the family of Sterling Stafford consisted of a male 5-9, a male 20-
29, a female 0-4, and a female 20-29.

The children of Sterling and Sarah Elliot Stafford were:

8

9

10

i. male^ Stafford^®. Born, circa 1825, in Morgan Co., IL^^. Census: 1830, in Morgan
Co., IL.

ii. Caroline Stafford.

iii. Harriet Stafford.

iv. Perry/Percy Stafford.

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Sarah married, second, Joshua Holland. 7 Nov 1843, at the home of Samuel Elhott. Des
Moines Co., lA Marriage license, 3 Nov 1843, in Des Moines Co., lA. Born, circa 1800. in South
Caroiina^^. Died, Oct 1849, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Occupation: Iowa State
Representative.

In 1845 Joshua Holland was a Des Moines County legislator and served in the Iowa State House
of Representatives in the year 1846.

The children of Joshua and Sarah EUiott Holland were:

V. Harriet Holland. Born, circa 1844, in Iowa. Census: 25 Oct 1850, in Augusta
Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 553.

vi. Clarissa Holland. Born, circa 1848, in Iowa, Census: 25 Oct 1850, in Augusta
Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 553.

11 vti. Joshua "Oscar" Holland.

Sarah married, third, Wilham F. Cartwright, son of Jacob Cartwright, 17 Apr 1854. in Des
Moines Co., lA^s. Divorced, 1855, in Des Moines Co., lA^S. Born, circa 1804, in Delaware. Died, 1858,
in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA^^. Buried in Shiloh Cem., Union Twp., Des Moines Co.. lA. Census:
before 1833, in Fayette Co., OH. Census: 1840, in Des Moines Co., lA; p. 56. Census: 24 Oct 1850. in
Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 449.

William F. Cartwright came to Des Moines County, Iowa, in August of 1839. William
Cartwright and his first wife, Jane Walker, had twelve children. William was Steward of the Methodist
Episccqial Church and according to the Portrait and Biographical Album of Des Moines County, Iowa,
page 514, was, "one of the leading men of his day and in aU social, educational and religious matters, he
took a great interest."

Sarah was not Uving with her third husband two years later at the time of the 1856 Iowa State
Census, as they had been divorced the previous year. Sarah filed for divorce and alimony on July 10,
1855. Her grounds for divorce were mental and physical abuse.

Sarah's divorce petition revealed that William Cartwright was a large land holder in Des
Moines County. Sixteen tracts were delineated in her petition all located in sections 24, 14, 13, 8, 7. and
18 of township 69 north. Her household hirniture, which she took to the residence of Mr. Cartwright
upon her marriage, was listed as follows: 4 feather beds, 3 bedsteads, a cooking stove, a wardrobe, a
bureau, 3 tables, a stand, 2 rocking chairs, 1/2 dozen Windsor chairs, 1/2 dozen kitchen chairs, a mantle
clock, a looking glass, a "lot of carpeting," and a cupboard and kitchen ware.

Three years after her divorce Sarah was buried as Sarah Cartwright in the Holland plot of the
Augusta Cemetery.

3. Jane2 Elliott (Samuel E.^). Born, circa 1813, in Indiana. Died, before 1860, in Washington
Co., lA. Census: 1840, in Des Moines Co., lA, p. 56. Census: 1850, in Washington Co., lA.

Jane married Milton Green Mize, 31 Mar 1834, in Morgan Co,, IN. Marriage hcense, 29 Mar
1834. Born, before 1820. Died, before 1864, in Washington Co., lA^^. Census: 1840. in Des Moines
Co., IA;p. 56.

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283

Milton Green Mize purchased 80 acres in Washington County on December 8, 1840. The patent
was dated December 1, 1841. At the time of his death Milton was the owner of the following property
totaling 148.51 acres:

E 1/2, SE 1/4, S2, T74N, R6W
N 1/2, NE l/4of SW 1/4, S35, T75N, R6W
W 1/22, NE l/4ofNE 1/4, S35, T75N, R6W
W 1/2, SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of S26, T75N, R6W
E 1/2, NW 1/4 ofNE l/4ofSW l/4ofS34, T75N, R6W

Milton Mize also owned:

14 acres in NW corner of SW 1/4 of S26, T75N, R6W
24 acres in SE 1/4, NEl/4 of S27, T75N, R6W

Margaret Mize, Milton's second wife, contested her husband's will claiming her right of dower
and was awarded such. Her suit named the children of Milton and Jane Mize: John, Jane, Elizabeth,
Henry M., and Commodore P. Thomas Temple was administrator of Milton's ^tate. The guardian of
the Mize children, S. G. Owen, denied the allegations of Margaret Mize and asked for protection of the
rights of his wards.

The children of Milton and Jane EUiott Mize were:

i. Henry M.^ Mize. Born, before 1840, in Des Moines Co., lA. Census; 1840, in Des
Moines Co., lA; p. 56.

ii. John Mize. Born, before 1840. Died, 18 Sep 1858, in Washington Co., lA^^.
Census: 1840, in Des Moines Co., lA; p. 56.

iii. Jane Mize. Born, after 1840.

Jane Mize, granddaughter of Samuel EUiott, received $468.89 from his estate.

iv. Elizabeth Mize. Born, 16 Feb 1850, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA^'^. Died, 17
Jun 1868, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Buried in Spring Creek Cem, Union
Twp., Des Moines Co., I A.

Elizabeth Mize, granddaughter of Samuel Elliott, received $468.89 from his
estate on April 21, 1866.

V. Commodore P. Mize.

4. Hester "Hetty"^ Elliott (Samuel E.^). Born, 19 Mar 1818, in Indiana^^. Died, 23 Dec 1894, in
Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA^®. Buried: 26 Dec 1894, in Long Creek Cem., DanviUe Twp., Des
Moines Co., IA^°. Census: 26 Oct 1850, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 455^^. Census: 1 Aug
1860, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 775. Census; 2 Aug 1870, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines
Co., lA; p. 536.

Hetty married, first, Mr. Reynolds, before 1837. Died, before 1838. Hetty married, second,
William Lamme, son of William Lamme, Sr. and Ruth Morgan, 30 Aug 1838, in Des Moines Co.,
Territory of lA^^. Marriage license, 29 Aug 1838^^. Born, 14 Feb 1814, in Sugar Creek Twp., Greene
Co., OH®'^. Died, 6 Nov 1886, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA^®. Buried: 7 Nov 1886, in ling Creek
Cem., DanviUe Twp., Des Moines Co., lA^®. Census: 1840, in Des Moines Co., lA; p. 114. Census: 26
Oct 1850, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 455. Census: 1 Aug 1860, in Union Twp., Des
Moines Co., lA; p. 775^'^. Census: 29 Jul 1870, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 536. Occupation:
state legislator.

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The grandparents of William Lamme were Nathan and Nancy Ralston Lamme on his father's
side, and John and Martha Constant Morgan on his mother's side.

Nathan Lamme was born in 1745 in Virginia. About 1767 he married Nancy Ralston in
Pennsylvania. He served as a captain in the Lord Dunsmore War, recognized as the first battle of the
Revolutionary War. For this service he received four thousand acres in the Virginia Mihtary District in
Kentucky and Ohio. Nathan Lamme was enumerated in the tax lists of Bourbon County. Kentucky, for
the first time in 1800. Very soon thereafter he became a resident of the Northwest Territory in an area
which in 1803 became Sugarcreek Township, Greene County, Ohio. His property was located in sections
27 and 33 on the Little Miami River northeast of BeUbrook. On January 26. 1802. Nathan Lamme
subscribed to a memorial for John Cleves Symmes. Nathan was the first sheriff of Greene County,
serving until his resignation on December 7, 1803. Ruth Lamme died in 1814, and Nathan died in 1834
in BeUbrook, where they were buried in the Pioneer Cemetery.

Nathan's son, William Lamme, Sr., was born about 1782 in Kentucky. WiUiam married Ruth
Morgan Boyer on January 12, 1809, in Greene County, Ohio. Ruth was the daughter of John and
Martha Constant Morgan. She was married first to John Boyer on March 15, 1806, but within a year or
two became a widow with two sons. Descendants of the Boyer family were treated in detail in Tfie Ruth
Morgan Family by Gerald E. Collins and Ann D. Tuophy. Details on the Morgan and Constant families
may be found in separate chapters of this volume.

William Lamme, Sr., served in the War of 1812 in the company of Captain Ammi Maltbie from
August 25, 1812, until September 29, 1812. On Saturday, November 8, 1823, Wilham Lamme purchased
property at the Springfield, Illinois, land office. The property patented to him was located in the west
1/2 of the NE quarter of section 33, township 16, range 26. On November 4, 1826, Wilham purchased
additional property in section 6 of township 17 in range 10, an area located north of Jacksonville which
is now in Cass County. In 1833 WiUiam Lamme and his wife, Ruth Morgan Lamme. came to the newly
established territory of Iowa as did Ruth's brother. Judge WiUiam Morgan.

Their son, William Lamme, Jr., as a young man served in the Company of Captain Thomas
Carlin, volunteering at Carrolton, Illinois, for service in the Mounted Volunteer Spies in the Black
Hawk War. In his company were WiUiam and Evan Morgan, possibly sons of Jonathan Morgan, his
brother-in-law. WiUiam Lamme had 320 acres in Union Township, Des Moines County, Iowa, resided in
section 12 of Augusta Township, and finaUy retired in DanviUe. In 1874 he became an Iowa state
legislator in the House of Representatives from Des Moines County.

The Burlington HAWK-EYE of Sunday, November 7, 1886, provided the foUowing obituary
giving us a sketch of the life of WiUiam Lamme, Jr.

Hon. Wm. Lamme Died at Mt. Pleasant
Yesterday Morning

Another of Iowa's earliest pioneers is gone. The telephone brought us intelligence yesterday that
Hon. Wm. Lamme died at the place named at 8 a.m. He was ill but a day or so and his sudden death was
a sad surprise to his family and friends.

Mr. Lamme was born in the east in 1814 and came to Iowa in 1833, one of the very first actual
settlers to tread its soil in this region. He settled in the then unbroken wilderness in what is now Union
township near the middle Augusta road and proceeded to open a farm. Here he lived in quiet, gradually
accumulating a modest property and rearing his family in comfort. He continued to reside on the farm
until three years ago when he removed to the home of his son William Lamme, jr. [William Lamme III],
about three miles from Mt. Pleasant, where he spent his declining days and where his death occurred. He
was an ardent republican and was elected by that party to the 15th general assembly of Iowa and filled
his place with ability and honor. He was a kind accommodating neighbor and a friend to all in distress
and need and possessed the confi.dence and esteem of his neighbors in a marked degree. He leaves to
mourn bim his widow, a daughter of Samuel Elliott, another Iowa pioneer, and three children: the son at
whose home he died and two daughters, Mrs. Benjamin Seamans and Mrs. Frank Blakeway. His fxmeral
will be held this afternoon at three o'clock from the Long Creek church on the Agency road, the sanctuary
which he always attended while living at his old home .

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From the Burlington HAWK-EYE, Tuesday, December 25, 1894, came the following death notice
for Hester Lamme:

Mis. William T.amma died at the home of her daughter, Mra. B. B. Seamans, in this city last
night about 11 o'clock, after an illness of several week's duration. There will be short services at the house
to-morrow morning, conducted by Rev. W. P. Nicholas of the Presbyterian church, and Rev. W. P.
Stoddard, of the Methodist church. The body will be taken across the country to the Long Creek church,
on the Danville charge, where the funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. L. P. Rowley of the
Congregational church at Danville. The deceased was an old settler of Des Moines county and had resided
there most of her Hfe.

The children of William and Hester Elliott Lamme were:

12

i.

Mary Jane® Lamme.

ii.

David P. Lamme. Born, circa 1842, in Augusta Twp.,
before 1860, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA.
Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 454.

Des Moines Co., I A. Died.
Census: 26 Oct 1850, in

13

iii.

WiUiam H. Lamme.

14

iv.

Clarissa "Clara" Lamme.

5. Nancy^ Elliott (Samuel E.^). Born, circa 1821. Died, before 1864, in Mahaska Co., lA.

Nancy married Henry H. Williams, 17 Apr 1838, in Des Moines Co., Territory of Michigan.^®.
Marriage license, 15 Apr 1838.

Three of the children of Henry H. and Nancy Elliott Williams were named In the estate
settlement of Samuel E. EUiott as Rufus, Mary, and Samuel Williams. The entire family consisted of:

15

i. Rufus A.^ Williams. Born, Aug 1839, in lowa^®. Resided, 1881, in Harrison Twp.,
Mahaska Co., lA. Census: 1900, in Harrison Twp., Mahaska Co., lA; ED62 SH3.

ii. Mary A. Williams. Born, Oct 1844, in Iowa‘*°. Census: 1900, in Harrison Twp.,

Mahaska Co., lA; ED62 She married Archibald Hooper, 8 Nov 1868, in

Mahaska Co., lA'*^. Marriage license, 6 Nov 1868“^^.

iii. Henry H. Williams.

iv. Samuel E. Williams. Born, circa 1846^®. Resided, 1881, in Mahaska Co., lA.

V. Jane Williams. She married Mr. Somers.

6. Elizabeth^ Elliott (Samuel E.^). Born, 29 Jan 1824, in Morgan Co., IN, near Martinsville. Died,
2 Jul 1909, in Morgan Park, IL, near Chicago. Buried: 4 Jul 1909, in Kossuth Cem, Yellow Springs
Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 17 Nov 1850, in 3rd Ward, Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 499.
Census: 15 Jul 1860, in Burlington Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 727. Census: 18 Jul 1870, in Kossuth.
Yellow Springs Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 579. Census: 23 Jun 1880, in Kossuth, Yellow Springs
Twp., Des Moines Co, lA 102^.

Elizabeth married, first, Mathias "Henry" Bartscherer, 14 Jan 1845, at the home of Samuel
Elliott, Des Moines Co., Territory of Michigan‘S®. Marriage license, 13 Jan 1845^®. Born, circa 1821, in
Bavaria. Died, after 1855, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA^'^. Census: 17 Nov 1850, in 3rd' Ward,
Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 499. Occupation: stonecutter.

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The will of Mathias Bartscherer was as follows:

I Matthias Bartscherer of Burlington Des Moines County Iowa having in contemplation a visit during the
cnming winter to a Southern climate for the restoration of my health which is now feeble and knowing the
uncertainty of life and desirous of having my worldly matters arranged to my satisfaction in view of my
death do hereby make this my last will & testament. I wish and desire after my death that all just debts
and claims be paid out of my personal effects and rents of my property. But if my wife Eli2abeth should
desire to keep any or all of the personal property she may do so and the debts &c are then to be paid out
of the rents and other choses in action. - 1 give and bequeath to my three children John M, Samuel M. and
Edward Franklin Bartscherer all of my Real Estate whatever consisting of two acres purchased of John
Pierson & Amanda Pierson on the 24gh day of August 1843 and Recorded in Deed Book No 19 Pages 72 &
73. Also a part of Town lot in the city of Burlington No One hundred & ninety two (192) purchased of
Samuel Elliott & Eliza Ann Elliott on the 5th day of August 1854 and Recorded in Deed Book No 19.
Pages 73 & 74. Also Lot No two hundred and sixty eight in the said city of Burlington, all of said lands
being in Des Moines County Iowa. My said three children to own the same in fee simple, reserving
however to my said wife Elizabeth shoiUd she survive me the entire use and control of all the rents issues
and profits, and the absolute possession of all said Real Estate so long as she shall remain my widow.
And upon her death or intermarriage the whole rents issues profits &c then to pass and vest absolutely in
my said three children, reserving however to my said wife her right of Dower in said Real Estate under
the laws of the State of Iowa.

And this I make and publish as my last will and testament, In witness whereof I hereunto set my
hand and seal this eighteenth day of November 1854.

Mathias Bartsherer

The children of Mathias and Elizabeth Elliott Bartscherer were:

16

i. John M.^ Bartscherer.

ii. Mathias Bartscherer. Born, circa 1848, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA. Died,
before 1853, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 17 Nov 1850. in 3rd
Ward, Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 499.

iii. Samuel M. Bartscherer. Born, 6 Oct 1852, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA^^.
Died, 28 Jun 1876, in Des Moines Co., lA^. Buried in Kossuth Cem, Yellow
Springs Twp., Des Moines Co., lA Census: 15 Jul 1860, in Burlington Twp., Des
Moines Co., lA; p. 727.

iv. Edward Franklin "Mathias" Bartscherer. Born, circa 1853, in Burlington, Des
Moines Co., lA^^. Census; 15 Jul 1860, in Kossuth, Yellow Springs Twp., Des
Moines Co, IA®°. Census: 18 Jul 1870, in Kossuth, Yellow Springs Twp., Des
Moines Co, lA 579®^. Occupation: teamster.

V. infant Bartscherer. Died in infancy.

Elizabeth married, second, Frederick K. Heizer, 12 Jul 1860, in Des Moines Co., lA^^. Born,
Jan 1807, in West Virginians 29 Feb 1880, in Kossuth, Yellow Springs Twp., Des Moines Co..

lA*^. Buried: 2 Mar 1880, in Kossuth Cem, Yellow Springs Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Frederick
married first, Margaret Willgis. Census: 9 Jun 1860, in Kossuth, Yellow Springs Twp., Des Moines
Co., lA 821. Census; 18 Jul 1870, in Kossuth, Yellow Springs Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. p. 579.
Occupation: miUer.

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The History of Yellow Springs and Huron Township, by J. W. Merrill, page 89, provided the
following biographical information concerning Frederick Heizer:

Frederick, tliv'» oldest, was born in 1807. He married Margaret Willgis in Ohio. His wife died in
1856. She left him two sons and five daughters. They are James C., John W., Elizabeth, wife of N. R.
Leonard; Mary, wife of Rev. Willington Wright; Susan married L. F. Pierce; died in 1891: Rebecca married
John Harper; died in 1878; Carrie wife of Ed. Rex. In 1860 Mr. Heizer married Mrs. Elizabeth
Bartscherer, by whom he had two sons. Henry P., of Chicago and Frank who lives near Kossuth.

Mr. Heizer was a man of marked influence in the township. Always foremost in the religious,
educational and business enterprises of the township, and always alive to the interests of his village, his
open purse, his willing hand and voice was always ready to help on with every project for the public good.
He owned an interest in Kossuth milla for many years, retiring from the firm a short time before his
death, which occurred in 1880. His widow resides in Mediapolis.

The following obituary appeared in the March 2, 1880, edition of the Daily Hawk Eye:

Death of Frederick Heizer

Died, Sunday, February 29th, of pneumonia, at his home, in Kossuth, in this county, Frederick
Heizer, aged about seventy-three years. Mr. Heizer was one of the old settlers, and nearly forty years ago
came from Virginia and located in Des Moines county. Settling in Yellow Springs township in 1842. he
spent his subsequent life there as farmer and miller, retiring from active business in 1873. He
represented his coimty in the board of supervisors, and was from many years a justice of the peace. A
republican in politics, he held a leading position in his locality and with patriotism and political integrity,
above mere partisan success, he stood for purity in public service. Mr. Heizer married Mrs. Elizabeth
Bartscher, his second wife, in 1860, who survives him. His sons are Henry and Frank by this marriage, J.
C., and J. W. Heizer. Mrs. Leonard of Iowa City, Mrs. Wellington Wright, Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. Rex. his
daughters, survive him also, we think. Mr. Heizer was not only one of the oldest, he was also one of the
best, most upright and highly respected of that generation of good men who in the early days gave Des
Moines county its character for industry, integrity, temperance, intelligence and patriotism. The funeral
takes place from the residence of the family at 2:00 a.m. today.

The following obituary for Elizabeth EUiott Heizer appeared in the NEW ERA of Mediapolis,

Iowa:

Elizabeth Elliott was born January 29, 1824 in Morgan County, near Martinsville, Indiana. She
died July 2, 1909, at the residence of her son Henry P. Heizer in Morgan Park, Illinois, with whom she
had been since last September. She was the daughter of Samuel and Mary Page Elliott, who removed
about 1811 from Randolph County, North Carolina, with their two oldest children to Indiana. Her parents
were descendants of the early Quaker emigrants to Pennsylvania and North Carolina. In the spring of
1836 her parents removed to Mercer County, Illinois, near New Boston, and in the spring of 1836 to this
county and settled several miles west of Burlington, near Augusta. She was a resident of this county, with
the exception of visits to her son, continuously since the spring of 1888. In 1845 she was married to
Mathias Bartscherer and made her home in Burlington. Only two of the five children of this marriage
reached maturity, John M. Bartscherer, now of Los Angeles, California, who served as private in
Company K, 2nd Iowa Cavalry during the War of the Rebellion, and Samuel M.. who died at Kossuth in
1876. Remaining a widow several years, she in 1860 married Frederick Heizer, who died February 29,
1880. Henry P. Heizer, an attorney of Chicago, and Frank Heizer of this township were the only children
of this marriage. Mrs. Heizer was the last of a family of seven. But few survive her of the pioneer settlers
of this county, and we believe she is the last mother residing in this township of the many patriotic
mothers who gave their sons to the service of their country in the dark days of the Rebellion.

The remains arrived here on Saturday night and were taken to the home of her son, Frank

Heizer.

The funeral services were held Simday at the Kossuth Pre3b5rterian church and were conducted
by her pastor Rev. Bruce, of Mediapolis, assisted by Rev. Ollerenshaw of Kossuth.

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The children of Frederick and Elizabeth Elliott Heizer were:

vi. Henry Page Heizer. Born, Mar 1861, in Kossuth, Yellow Springs Twp., Des
Moines Co., lA®^. Census: 18 Jul 1870, in Kossuth, Yellow Springs Twp., Des
Moines Co., lA 579. Census: 23 Jun 1880, in Kossuth, Yellow Springs Twp., Des
Moines Co., lA. Census: 1900, at 6439 Greenwood, Cook Co., Chicago, IL;
ED1089SH76. Occupation: attorney. He married Edna Bruce Cartwright,
daughter of William Harrison Cartwright and Martha Bruce, 23 Jun 1897, in
Mediapolis, Des Moines Co., lA^®. Born circa 1875.

vii. Frank Heizer.

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7. Matilda^ Elliott (Samuel E.^). Born, 24 Sep 1826, in Martinsville, Morgan Co., IN®®. Census:
17 Nov 1850, in 3rd Ward, Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 500®*^. Census: 5 Jul 1870, in Bloomfield,
Nevada Co., CA Census: 1 Jun 1880, in North Bloomfield, Nevada Co., CA; ED64 SH14.

Matilda married, first, Henry WileA\Tld , Jr., 16 Nov 1845, in Des Moines, Co., lA®®. Born,
circa 1821, in Ohio. Census: 17 Nov 1850, in 3rd Ward, Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 500.

Henry and Matilda Elliott Wile had a son:

i. Bolaver® WileAVild. Born, circa 1848, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA. Census:
17 Nov 1850, in 3rd Ward, Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 500.

Matilda married, second, Robert C. Black, after 1848. Born, 27 May 1821, in England®^. Died,
16 Jan 1876, in North Bloomfield, Nevada Co., CA. Buried in Pine Grove Cem., on Red Dog Road.,
Nevada City, CA. Census: 5 Jul 1870, in Bloomfield Twp., Nevada Co., CA. Occupation: miner.

On August 18, 1861, in Middletown, Iowa, Robert Black wrote the following prophetic poem in
the autograph book of Matilda Welch who was his wife’e niece:

R. C. Black is my name
The United States my nation
California is my Dwelling place
& pleasent Habitation
When I am dead and in my grave
And aU my bones quite rotten
This Book it wiU remember me
When I am quite forgotten.

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Robert and Matilda Elliott Black had the following children:

ii. William Frank Black. Born, circa 1857, in California. Census: 1 Jun 1880, in
North Bloomfield, Nevada Co., CA; ED64 SH14. Occupation: teamster.

iii. JohnS. Black. Born, circa 1860, in California. Census: 5 Jul 1870, in Bloomfield.
Nevada Co., CA Census: 1 Jun 1880, in North Bloomfield. Nevada Co.. CA.
Occupation: miner.

iv. Mary C. Black. Born, 14 Oct 1861, in GraniteviUe, Nevada Co.. CA®°. Died, after
1920. Census: 5 Jul 1870, in Bloomfield, Nevada Co., CA. She married Charles M.
Lombard, son of George Lombard and Harriet N. Campbell, 3 Apr 1883. in
Kossuth, Yellow Springs Twp., Des Moines Co., lA®^.

V. C. Robert Black. Born, Sep 1865, in Bloomfield Twp., Nevada Co., CA. Census: 5
Jul 1870, in Bloomfield, Nevada Co., CA. Census: 1 Jun 1880, in North
Bloomfield, Nevada Co., CA; ED64 SH14. Census; 1900. at 1346 Jackson St.. San
Francisco, CA; ED254 SH3.

Third Generation

8. Caroline^ Stafford (Sarah^, Samuel E.^). Born, circa 1830, in Morgan Co, IN®^. Census. 1830
in Morgan Co., IN; p. 262. Census: 1856, in Town of Augusta, Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 7 Jun 1870.
in Walnut Twp., Appanoose Co., lA; p. 530B. Census: 8 Jun 1880, in Walnut Twp., Appanoose Co.. lA:
ED18SH27.

Caroline married, first, Ebe W. Murray, 19 Dec 1847, in Des Moines Co., lA®^. Born, circa
1815. Caroline married, second, Alexander Elgin, 15 Aug 1865, in Des Moines Co., lA®”^. Born, circa
1831, in South Carolina. Census: 7 Jun 1870, in Walnut Twp., Appanoose Co., lA: p. 530B. Census; 8
Jun 1880, in Walnut Twp., Appanoose Co., lA; ED18 SH27. Occupation: farmer.

The children of Ebe W. and Caroline Stafford Murray were:

i. Elvira^ Murray. Born, circa 1849. Census: 4 Aug 1860, in Town of Augusta, Des

Moines Co., lA; p. 781^.

ii. Harriet Murray. Born, circa 1849, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA®®.

Census: 1856, in Town of Augusta, Des Moines Co., lA®®. She married Mr.

Farude.

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The children of Alexander and Caroline Stafford Elgin were:

iii. Perry Elgin. Born, 1866, in Walnut Twp., Appanoose Co., lA. Census: 7 Jun 1870,
in Walnut Twp., A^Pa^^oose Co., lA; p. 530B. Census: 8 Jun 1880, in Walnut Twp..
Appanoose Co., lA; ED18 SH27.

iv. Sarah Elgin. Born, 1866, in Walnut Twp., Appanoose Co., lA. Census: 7 Jun 1870.
in Walnut Twp., Appanoose Co., lA; p. 530B. Census: 8 Jun 1880, in Walnut Twp.,
Appanoose Co., lA; ED18 SH27.

9. Harriet^ Stafford (Sarah^, Samuel E.^). Born, Feb 1832, in Indiana®^. Died, after 1900.
Census: 15 Jun 1860, in Denmark Twp., Lee Co., lA; p. 269. Census: 18 Aug 1870, in Denmark Twp.,
Lee Co., lA; p. 43. Census: 8 Jun 1880, in Denmark Twp., Lee Co., lA; ED4 SH12. Census: 1900. in
Denmark Twp., Lee Co., lA; ED57 SUS^^.

Harriet married Levi Farnsworth, 15 Apr 1860, in Des Moines Co., Born, circa 1804, in
Massachussets. Died, after 1880, in Denmark Twp., Lee Co., lA. Census: 15 Jun 1860, in Denmark
Twp., Lee Co., lA; p. 269. Census: 18 Aug 1870, in Denmark Twp., Lee Co., lA; p. 43. Census: 8 Jun
1880, in Denmark Twp., Lee Co., lA; ED4 SH12. Occupation: physician.

Doctor Levi Farnsworth was twenty-eight years older than Harriet. Two months after her
marriage, Harriet was enumerated by the 1860 census taker with three of her husband's children by his
tet wife: Emma, Horace, and Fred. Also with the Farnsworth family was Horace W. Stafford, aged
eight.

Horace Stafford’s parentage has not been determined; however, by June 30, 1870, he was a
resident of Danville township living with Sarah Holland who was Harriet Stafford's mother. On June

10, 1880, H. W. Stafford was a farmer hving in Sac City, Jackson Township, Sac County, Iowa. His wife
was Myra, aged twenty-five, and they had a daughter, Stella, aged one year. By June 13, 1900 Horace
W. Stafford, born August 1851 in Iowa, was a farm laborer in Union Township, Des Moines County,
Iowa. He had been married twenty-two years to Myra 0., born November 1854 in Iowa. The couple had
had four children, all Hving. Still Hving at home were Harriet E., born August 1882, and Nina M., born
July 1884.

The children of Levi and Harrie Stafford Farnsworth were:

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Grace*^ Farnsworth. Born, circa 1863, in Denmark Twp., Lee Co., lA. Census: 18
Aug 1870, in Denmark Twp., Lee Co., lA; p. 43. Census: 8 Jun 1880, in Denmark
Twp., Lee Co., lA; ED4 SH12. She married WiHett C. Speak, 3 Oct 1886, in
Denmark, Lee Co., lA^L

Frank G. Farnsworth. Born, Apr 1865, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA®®.
Census: 18 Aug 1870, in Denmark Twp., Lee Co., lA; p. 43. Census: 8 Jun 1880,
in Denmark Twp., Lee Co., lA; ED4 SH12. Census: 1900, in Denmark Twp., Lee
Co., lA; ED57 SHS'^^. Census: 23 Apr 1910, in Denmark Twp., Lee Co., lA; ED54
SH3. Occupation: farmer. He married Joan Madison, daughter of Eugene
Madison and EHza Speaks, 16 Jun 1904, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA^^.
John Farnsworth.

10. Perry or Percy^ Stafford (Sarah^, Samuel E.^). Born, Jan 1836, in Indiana. Census: 25 Oct
1850, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 453. Census: 2 Aug 1860, in Flint River Twp., Des
Moines Co., lA; p. 1015. Census: 7 Jun 1870, in Walnut Twp., Appanoose Co., lA; p. 530B. Census: 19
Jun 1880, in Smith Centre, Smith Co., KS; ED310 SH25. Census, 11 Jun 1900, in Centre Twp., Smith
Co., KS; ED165 SH13. Occupation: Hveryman, farmer.

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Perry married Margaret I., surname unknown, circa 1871. in Iowa. Born. Jun 1849. in Iowa.
Census: 19 Jun 1880, in Smith Centre, Smith Co., KS: ED310 SH25. Census: 11 Jun 1900. in Centre
Twp., Smith Co., KS; ED165 SH13.

The children of Perry and Maragert I. Stafford were:

i. Fannie C.** Stafford. Born, Jun 1873. in Centre Twp., Smith Co.. KS. Census: 11
Jun 1900, in Centre Twp., Smith Co., KS; ED165 SH13.

ii. John S. Stafford. Born, circa 1875. in Iowa. Census: 19 Jun 1880. in Smith
Centre, Smith Co., KS.

iii. Hattie C. Stafford. Born, circa 1877, in Iowa. Census: 19 Jun 1880. in Smith
Centre, Smith Co., KS; ED310 SH25.

iv. infant Stafford. Born, after 1880, in Centre Twp., Smith Co., KS.

V. Nellie P. Stafford. Born, Dec 1884, in Centre Twp.. Smith Co., KS. Census: 11
Jun 1900, in Centre Twp., Smith Co., KS; ED165 SH13.

11. Joshua "Oscar"^ Holland (Sarah^, Samuel E.^). Born, Sep 1848, in Augusta Twp., Des Moinas
Co., lA®®. Census: 25 Oct 1850, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA, p. 453. Census: 1856. in State
Census, lowa^^. Census: 4 Aug 1860, in town of Augusta, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 781. Census: 30 Jun
1870, in DanvOle Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 465. Census, 9 Jun 1900, at 120 Fremont St, Stockton.
CA; ED 110 SHi3B. Occupation: laborer.

Oscar married Jane M., surname unknown. Born, Dec 1856, in Canada. Census: 9 Jun 1900.
at 120 Fremont St, Stockton, CA; EDI 10 SH13B.

Joshua Oscar and Jane M. Holland had a daughter:

i. Lillie E.'^ Holland. Born, Feb 1884, in California. Census: 9 Jun 1900. at 120
Fremont St, Stockton, CA; EDI 10 SH13B.

12. Mary Jane® Lamme (Hester "Hetty"^, Samuel E.^). Born, circa 1839, in Augusta Twp., Des
Moines Co., lA. Died, 24 Jan 1912, in Savannah, Andrew Co., MO"^®. Buried: 27 Jan 1912, in Aspen
Grove Cem., Burlington. Des Moines Co., lA. Census: Apr 1850, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA:
p. 454. Census; 1880, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED107 SH9.

Mary Jane married, first, Benjamin Bardyne Seamans, son of Benjamin B. Seamans and Jane
E. Crawford, 19 Jan 1859, at the home of William Lamme, Des Moines Co., lA”^®. Born, 12 Jul 1835,
in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA"^"^. Died, 13 Mar 1901, in Rosendale, Andrew Co., MO^®. Buried: 16
Mar 1901, in Aspen Grove Cem., Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 6 Jul 1870. in Flint River
Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 472. Census: 1880, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED107 SH9.
Resided; 1898, at 510 South Central St, Burlington, lA^®. Occupation: farmer. Mary Jane Lamme
Seamans married, second, J. C. Peters, after April 18, 1908.

The will of Benjamin Seamans was as follows:

I, B. B. Seamans, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do
make, pubHsli and declare tliis to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me at
any time made.

1st. I direct my Executrix, hereinafter named, to pay my just debts and funeral expenses.

2nd. I give and bequeath to my children, Ettie Smith, Hattie Walts, Charles G. Seamans and
Burt B. Seamans, my life insurance of Four Thousand Dollars, which insurance is held by me in "The Life
Association of Des Moines", Iowa, under Policy No. 7335, to be divided among them equally, share and

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share alike. If any of my said children should die before I do, it is my will that, if he or she should leave
no children, his or her share shall be divided among my surviving children, equally.

3rd. I give, bequeath and devise all the rest and residue of the property of which I shall die
seized, or to which I shall be entitled, both real and personal, wherever situated to my wife, Mary J.
Seamans, to have and hold for her use and benefit, during her lifetime. And this I do in lieu of dower.
Upon her death, I give, bequeath and devise all of said property to my said children, to be divided among
them equally, share and share alike, to hold unto themselves and their heirs forever.

4th. I name constitute and appoint my wife Mary J. Seamans Executrix of this my last will and
testament, and I request that she be not required to give bond for the performance of her duties as such.

TOtness my hand, this 26th day of February, 1895.

A codicil to the above wUl was as follows:

I, B. B. Seamans, of Burlington, Iowa, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make,
publish and declare this to be a codicil to my will, which I executed on the 26th day of February, A. D.
1895, which will was duly witnessed by H. C. Weir and F. M. McAdam.

In paragraph 2 of said will, I give and bequeath the proceeds of Policy No. 7335, in "The Life
Association of Des Moines, Iowa," to my children, share and share alike. It is my will that the proceeds of
said life insurance go to my daughter, Ettie Smith, and Hattie Walts and my son, Bert B. Seamans, in the
following proportions: To Ettie Smith, One Thousand Dollars, to Hattie Walts, one Thousand Dollars, and
to Bert B. Seamans, Two Thousand Dollars. And it is my will, that my son, Charles G. Seamans, get no
part of said life insurance.

Witness my hand, this 20th day of May A. D. 1898 .

An inventory of the property of Benjamin Seamans indicated he owned lots 6 and 7 in block 968
of Barretts Subdivision and lot 211 of the "Original City" at the time of his death. Two obituaries
appeared in Burlington, Iowa, newspapers, the first in the Burlington HAWK-EYE, March 14, 1901,
and the second on March 15th. They read as follows:

DEATH OF B. B.SEAMANS

Supposed to be the First White
Child Bom in Iowa

Death Occurred in Rosendale, Mo., Yester-
day Morning - Was with John
Bom in Kansas - Father of
Bert Seamans

Benjamin B. Seamans, supposed to be the oldest white person born in this county, if not in the
state of Iowa, passed away yesterday morning after a long illness at Rosendale, Missouri.

The deceased was born in what is known as the Hunt settlement, July 12, 1835, and though he
had lived in several different cities he had always called Burlington his home and his last years were
spent here. Mr. Seamans was a quiet, retiring man, who though always proud of being the "oldest boy in
the county" and later the oldest native of the county, talked but little about his early life and therefore in
the absence of his family it is impossible to obtain a history of his early life.

Mr. Seamans was the son of Benjamin B. Seamans, who was born in Virginia, in 1799, and Mrs.
Jane Crawford Seamans, of the same state. His parents came to "Flint Hills" in 1834, and settled a few
miles west of our present city. Benjamin Seamans, Jr., was born the following year and was one of a
family of nine children. At an early age he went with his parents to Baxter Springs, Kansas, and was
engaged with John Brown and Jim Lane in the Kansas trouble, that give the name of Bleeding Kansas to
that state. Mr. Seamans came back to Des Moines county after the civil war and after living a short time
in Mr. Pleasant, came again to Burlington and with his wife lived at No. 538 South Central avenue.

For some years his health has been failing and many years ago he retired from active life. Some
months ago upon the advice of his physician, he went to Rosendale, Missouri, where his death occurred
yesterday.

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Benjamin B. Seaman's death takes another sturdy, upright man from the rapidly thinning ranks
of Des Moines county's old citizens and Iowa's pioneers. He was a man of whom nothing but good can be
said and whose loss is deeply felt by all who know him.

His son, Officer Bert B. Seaman-', was at his father's bedside when death came, and will bring
the remains back to Burlington to-day. TTie funeral announcement will be made later.

B. B. SEAMANS

Arrival of the Remains - Sketch of the
Life Career of Deceased

The remains of the late B. B. Seamans arrived in the city yesterday morning, accompanied by
Mrs. Seamans, her sons, Charles B., of St. Joseph Missouri, and Bert, of this city, and her daughter, Mrs.
Hattie Walts of Rosendale, Rfissouri. From them the particulars of Mr. Seaman's illness and death were
obtained. He was first taken with a severe cold, congestion of the liver set in, and pneiunonia followed, his
sickness lasting only eight days. The end came last Tuesday morning at 1 o'clock. He suffered
considerably during the week, but retained consciousness to the last, and passed in the Beyond peacefully
like one falling asleep.

The evening before Mr. Seamans died he said to his son Bert, who was at his bedside: "I won't
live through the night." From the beginning of his sickness he felt that it was to be his last.

Benjamin Bardyne Seamans was born in Des Moines county, July 12, 1835. on his father's farm,
six miles west of this city. Here he remained until 1856, when he went to California and engaged in gold
mining for two years. Returning home, he later visited Kansas in time to espouse the cause of John
Brown and served with him and General Lane and Colonel Montgomery as a volunteer in the free sod
trouble. In 1859 he came back to Burlington, and in that year was married to Miss Mary J. Lamme.
whose father's farm was about seven miles west of town, and who also, is a native of this county. For
sixteen years following Mr. Seamans remained on his farm. He then purchased one in Henry county and
moved to it, and which he farmed for two years and retired, moving into the town of Mt. Pleasant where
he resided for seven years. He left there for Utah, where he lived two years, part of the time in Provo
City, and partly on the Uinta Indian reservation, where he served as assistant to the agent.

In 1894 he came to Burlington once more, purchased property on South Hill and settled down, as
he thought for good. But in October, 1900, failing health caused Mr. and Mrs. Seamans to break up
housekeeping and they moved to St. Joseph, Missouri, where their son Charles lives.

When the final illness came upon him Mr. Seamans was visiting his daughter, Mrs. Hattie Walts,
of Rosendale, Missouri.

Another married daughter, Mrs. Etta Smith, resides in Provo City, Utah. Of his father's family,
Mr. Seamans was the last of seven brothers. He is survived by two sisters. Mrs. M. B. Calkins, of 814
South Fourteenth street, in this city, and Mrs. N. L. Elliott, of Zanesville, Ohio.

Deceased was said to be the first white child born in Iowa. During his boyhood days he imbibed
the spirit of republicanism from a sturdy father, whose home was a station on the underground railway
for fugitive slaves, and he remained a staunch republican all his life. While not affiliated with any church
organization, his leanings were toward the Presbyterian faith. At one time he belonged to the I.O.O.F..
but dropped out of membership some years ago.

A man of strict integrity, of shrewd business faculties and untiring industry, he acquired a
competence while in social life he was a genial companion and Kked nothing better than the company of
kindred spirits.

The lot in which he will rest was purchased while Iowa was yet a territory, and was the second
sold in the cemetery.

Tlie fimeral will be held Satxirday afternoon at 2:30 from the Home of Officer Bert Seamans, No.
1229 South Tenth street. Services at the home will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Salter. Friends are
invited. The interment in Aspen Grove will be private.

Volume 8, pages 213-226 of the Kansas Historical Collection, 190S-1904, provided much detail
concerning the attempted rescue of John Brown from the Charlestown, Virginia, jail. A summary of
Benjamin Seamans participation in this effort is as follows:

On November 2, 1859, the abolitionist, John Brown, was sentenced to be hung on December 2nd
for his leadership in the attack upon a federal armory at Harpersville Ferry during which two of his
twenty children were killed as were ten of his followers. The U. S. Marines under Robert E. Lee and a
local militia lost five and had nine wounded in this skirmish.

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In Kansas, where five of Brown's sons had settled, a group of men including the brother of
Benjamin Seamans, Henry C. Seamans, conspired to rescue Brown. At Harrisburg they were joined by
Benjamin Seamans of Iowa and others. Henry Seamans and Silas Soule were responsible for the
majority of planning of the campaign. The former went into Martinsburg to scout the layout of the area.
Soule and others made contact with Brown and learned that he had refused to be rescued. He stated he
was, "worth more to die than to live." At this point the undertaking was abandoned and the
conspirators returned home. Henry Seamans became a captain in the Civil War.

John Brown achieved his intent. Although Abraham Lincoln did not approve the action of
Brown, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau felt he was a hero and a saint. During the
ensuing war, the song, "John Brown's Body" was sung by northern troops and Brown became a
legendary martyr to the cause of emancipation.

The following is an article from the November 19, 1901, :asue of the Burlington HAWK-EYE:

MRS. B. B. SEAMANS

Mother of the Popular Police Officer Injured in a Railroad Wreck

Officer Bert Seamans received word Sunday that his mother had suffered serious injuries in a
railroad wreck, which occurred between Newcomersburg and Columbus, Ohio, last Friday. Little definite
is known here concerning the old lady's condition, but it is feared that she has suffered internal injuries.

Bert Seamans |her son] was called to Des moines on official business yesterday and will hasten
to his mother's bedside as soon as he returns, unless in the meantime word if received that she is
improving rapidly. Mrs. Seamans left here a week ago to visit a married daughter at Columbus, her many
friends hope that she may soon be completely restored to health.

A second account of the accident occurred in the paper five days later:

MRS. SEAMAN’S CONDITION

Seems to Have Suffered Internal Injuries but Physicians are Quite
Hopeful

The Hawk-Eye has received the following from Newcomerstown, 0., which will interest the
hundreds of fiiends of the good woman;

Mrs. Seamens left, Burlington, November 14th for Newcomerstown, O., to spend some time writh
her daug^iter, Mrs. S. H. Watts [or Walts], and family, who have recently moved to that place. On Friday
morning as the train was leaving Columbus it ran into a stock train. Mrs. Seamens was lifted up out of
her seat and thrown across the back of the seat in front of her falling on her chest. The train was taken
back to the depot and physicians summoned. Three attended her there. They were anxious that she
should go to the hospital but her wish was to go on to her daughter. Two physicians accompanied her the
remainder of her trip some ninety miles. At Newark the train was held long enough to permit two other
physicians to make an examination, also the same at Coshoeton. Three physicians here have been in
attendance and cannot find that any bones have been broken, but as to her being injured internally there
is no question as she has had a number of hemorrhages and is in a helpless condition. Her left arm and
hand is quite numb, and she is in pain all the time, although not quite as acute as at first.

The doctors speak quite hopefully, but they are unable to tell how serious her injuries are.

A number of others were injured but none so seriously as Mrs. Seamans.

On April 28, 1908, Mary J. Seamans wrote her will which read as follows:

Know All Men By These Presents; That I, Mary J. Seamens, of the city of BurHngton, County of Des
Mcdnes and State of Iowa, being of sound and disposing mind and memory and of full age, do hereby
make, publish and declare the following as and for my Last VWll and Testament, hereby expressly
revoking any and all former Wills by me at any time heretofore made.

Item One.

I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses be first paid out of my estate.

Item Two.

I give, grant and devise unto my grand-dau^ter Mazie Seamens, dau^ter of my son Charles G.
Seamens the sum of One Hundred Dollars.

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Item Three.

I give, grant and devise unto my grand-daughter Frankie Seamens, daughter of my son Charles
G. Seamens, the sum of One Hundred Dollars.

Ttem Four.

I give grant and devise unto my grand-daughter Mayme Smith, daughter of my daughter Etta S.
Smith, the sum of One Hundred Dollars.

Item Five.

I give, grant and devise unto my grandson Harry Seamens, son of my son Bert B. Seamens, the
Slim of One Hundred Dollars.

Item Six.

I give, grant and devise unto my grand-daughter Velma Seamens, daughter of my son Bert B.
Seamens, the sum of One Hundred Dollars.

Item Seven.

I give, grant and devise unto my grand-daughter Martha Seamens, daughter of my son Bert B.
Seamens, the sxun of One Hundred Dollars.

Item Eight.

I give grant and devise unto Sytrena Calkins the sum of Twenty-five Dollars.

Item Nine.

I give, grant and devise unto my daughter Etta S. Smith my gold watch and chain.

Item Ten.

All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, real, personal and mixed, of every kind and
description and wherever situate, I give, devise and bequeath to my children Etta S. Smith, Charles G.
Seamens and Bert B. Seamens and my grand-daughter Gladys Savage, in equal shares, the share of
Gladys Savage, however, in my said estate to be Two Hundred Dollars less than that of my daughter Etta
S. Smith and the share of my son Bert B. Seamens to be Two Hundred Dollars less than that of any one of
my children herein named.

If any of my children or my grand-daughter Gladys Savage should die prior to my death and
leave a child or children, then I desire that the share of such deceased child or of my said grand-daughter
shall go to his or her child or children, in equal shares. If any of my said children or my said grand-
daughter should die without children then I direct that the share which would have gone to such child or
to my said grand-dau^ter shall be divided equally among my other children and my said grand-daughter,
or their heirs.

Item Eleven.

If any of my said children or legatees in this Will should contest this Will, then I direct that said
child or legatee shall inherit nothing out of my estate but share that would have gone to such child or
legatee shall be divided as provided in Item Ten hereof.

Item Twelve.

I hereby nominate and appoint my son Bert B. Seamens of Beardstown, Illinois Executor of this
my Last Will and Testament, and exonerate him from giving any bond for the faithful performance of his
duties as such Executor.

Item Thirteen.

I have a number of my papers in my safety deposit boxes in the National State Bank and the
German American Savings Bank, both of Burlington, Iowa and it is my desire that after my death, before
my estate if formally opened up, all of my heirs and legatees herein named or such as may desire shall be
present at the opening of such papers.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand at Burlington, Iowa this 28th day of April A. D.
1908, in the presence of the witnesses whose names are subscribed below.

Wtness Mrs. May J. Seamens

Chas. C. Clark
Mary Fawcett.

The probate Court of Andrew County, Missouri, certified the will on February 16, 1912, at
Savannah Missouri.

Mrs. Seamans survived her injury to remarry. Her obituary, which follows, was located on page
five of the Burlington DAILY GAZETTE, the January 26, 1912, issue.

...The latest death reported is that of Mrs. J. C. Peters, who died at Savannah, Mo., on
Wednesday. She was formerly Mrs. B. B. Seamans and lived in this city for many years. Her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. William Lamme, were two of the pioneer settlers of Burlington. Mrs. Peters was 73 years of age
and had lived in the Missouri city for a number of years. Her death will come as grievous news to her

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many friends here. The body has been shipped here and the funeral service will be conducted at the First
Presb5rterian church at 2 o’clock to-morrow afternoon. The body will be interred in Aspen Grove cemetery.

The children of Benjamin Bardyne and Mary Jane Lamme Seamans were:

19

i.

Etta S.^ Seamans.

20

ii.

Charles Glenn Seamans.

21

iti.

Hattie Seamans.

22

iv.

Albert B. "Bert" Seamans.

13. William Lamme (Hester "Hetty"^, Samuel E.^). Born, circa 1848, in Augusta Twp., Des
Moines Co., lA. Census: 26 Oct 1850, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 455. Census: 1 Aug
1860, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 775. Census: 6 Jul 1870, in Flint River Twp., Des Moines
Co., lA; p. 472. Census: 1880, in West Twp., Montgomery Co., lA; ED251 SHIO. Resided. 7 Nov 1886,
in Henry Co., lA, near Mt. Pleasant. William Lamme held property in section 31 of Flint River
Township.

William married Mary E., surname unknown, circa 1868. Born in Pennsylvania. Census: 6 Jul
1870, in Flint River Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 472. Census: 1880, in West Twp., Montgomery Co., lA;
ED251 SHIO.

The children of WiUiam H. and Mary E. Lamme were:

i. William J.'^ Lamme. Born, Oct 1868, in Flint River Twp., Des Moines Co., lA.
Census: 6 Jul 1870, in Fhnt River Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 472. Census: 1880,
in West Twp., Montgomery Co., lA; ED251 SHIO. Census: 18 Jun 1900, in Grant
Twp., Montgomery Co., lA: ED 106 SH7.

ii. Raymond Lamme. Born, circa 1871, in Iowa,
ui. Frank Lamme. Born, circa 1874, in Iowa.

iv. Gilbert "Sylvanus" Lamme. Born, Mar 1879, in West Twp.. Montgomery Co., lA®®.
Birth(2): Mar 1880®^. Census: 1880, in West Twp., Montgomery Co., lA; ED251
SHIO. Census: 18 Jun 1900, in Grant Twp., Montgomery Co., lA: ED106 SH?®^.

14. Clarissa "Clara"® Lamme (Hester "Hetty"^, Samuel E.^). Born, Jul 1854, in Union Twp., Des
Moines Co., lA®®. Died, 1934, in Des Moines Co., lA®®. Buried in Long Creek Cem., Danville Twp., Des
Moines Co., lA. Census: 1 Aug 1860, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 775. Census: 2 Aug 1870,
in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 536. Census: 25 Jun 1880, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA;
ED107 SH33. Census: 25 Jun 1900: Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED18 SHll. Census: 20 Jan
1920, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED19 SH13.

Clara married Franklin Blakeway, son of Valentine and Mary Blakeway, circa 1873, in Des
Moines Co., lA®®. Born, May 1852, in Iowa®®. Died, 11 Mar 1942, in Danville Twp., Des Moiaes Co.,
lA®®. Buried in Long Creek Cem., Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 2 Jul 1870, in Danville
Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 468®®. Census: 25 Jun 1880, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED107
SH33. Census: 25 Jun 1900, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED18 SHll. Census: Jan 1920, in
Des Moines Co., lA; ED19 SH13. Occupation: farmer.

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The will of Franklin Blakeway was as follows:

I, Franklin Blakeway, of Des Moines County, State of Iowa, being of sound and disposing mind
and memory and of full age, do Hereby make, publish and declare the following as an for my Last WQl and
Testament, hereby expressly revoking any and all former Wills by me at any time heretofore made.

Item One I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses shall be first paid out of my estate

Item Two I give, devise and bequeath to my son Frank \^gil Blakeway, should he be living at the
time of my death, my entire estate, subject only to the payment to my daughter Edna Mathews of the sum
of One Himdred Dollars ($100.00). If she be not living at the time of my death then the said bequest shall
lapse and the entire estate shall go to my said son, Frank \^gil Blakeway. Should my son Frank Virgil
Blakeway be deceased at the time of my death then the bequest herein made to him shall got to his wife
and children in equal shares and should he leave no children then the entire estate shall go to his wife.

I further provide that in case any of my heirs or beneficiaries contest this Will, such beneficiary
shall have no part in my estate and the devise as to any and all such beneficiaries shall lapse and the
non -contesting beneficiaries shall take the share herein provided for such contesting beneficiaries.

Item Three I hereby nominate and appoint my son Frank Virgil Blakeway Executor of this my
Will and of my estate and exempt biin from giving any bond to act in that capacity. Should he be deceased
at the time of my death then his wife, Mahala Blakeway, shall act as Executrix, also without bond.

In Testimony Whereof I hereunto set my hand at Burlington, Iowa in the presence of the
witnesses whose names are hereto subscribed, this 28th day of February A. D. 1935.

Franklin Blakeway

Witness
Mary Fawcett
Dorothy Enburg

The will was proved on April 13, 1942. At the time of his death Franklin Blakeway was owner of
the Wl/2 of SEl/4 of S28, T70N, R4W containing 80 acres. This property was valued at $12,000. He also
owned bonds and a note valued at $902.76, household furniture valued at $150.00.

The children of Franklin and Clara Blakeway were:

i. Edna"* Blakeway. Born, circa 1875, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA.
Census: 25 Jun 1880, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED107 SH33. Resided:
21 Jan 1943, at 5314 Victoria Ave., Los Angeles, CA She married Ray W.
Mathews, 14 Feb 1899, at the home of the bride.

ii. Mary "Etta" Blakeway. Born, 12 Feb 1882, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co.,
lA®^. Died, 25 Dec 1904, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA®®. Buried in Long
Creek Cem, Danville Twp., Des Moines Co, lA. Census: 25 Jun 1900, in Danville
Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED18 SHll.

iii. Frank "Virgil" Blakeway. Born, 10 Oct 1894, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co..
lA Died, 13 Mar 1971, in Ft. Lauderdale, Broward Co., FL. Buried: 19 Mar 1971,
in Long Creek Cem., Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA Census: 25 Jun 1900, in
Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED18 SHll. Census: Jan 1920, in Danville
Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED19 SH13. Resided: 21 Jan 1943, in Danville Twp.,
Des Moines Co., lA®®. Occupation: farmer. He married Mahala Bracken. 8 Sep
1927, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA®*^.

The obituary of Virgil Blakeway appeared in the Burlington HAWK-EYE, the
Wednesday, March 17, 1971, edition as follows:

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Virgil Blakeway

DANVILLE - Funeral for 76 year-old Virgil Blakeway, retired Danville farmer
who died Saturday, March 13 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the
Danville United Methodist church, Revs. James Seibert and Floyd Shepherd
officiating. Burial will be in Long Creek cemetery. A Masonic service will be
conducted at the Elliott Chapel, NW London, at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Mr. Blakeway was bora Oct. 10, 1894, at Danville, the son of Franklin and
Clara Lamme Blakeway. He was married to Mahala Bracken in Burlington on Sept.
8, 1927. She survives.

Mr. Blakeway was a member of the Danville United Methodist church. He was a
member of Danville Lodge No. 48, AF & AM, which he served as secretary for 28
years. He was a member of OES Chapter 514, and of White Shrine of Jerusalem
Chapter 11 of Burlington. He was also a member of the Chamber of Commerce and
was treasurer of Danville Community Home and secretary of Long Creek Cemetery
Assn.

15. Henry H.^ Williams (Nancy^, Samuel E.^). Born, Mar 1846, in Indiana. Census: 1900, in
Lisbon, Franklin Twp., Linn Co., lA; ED74 SHIO.

Henry married Emily C., surname unknown. . Born, Apr 1850, in Illinois. Census: 1900. in
Lisbon, Franklin Twp., Linn Co., lA; ED74 SHIO.

The children of Henry H. and Emily C. Williams were:

i. Robert M.*^ Williams. Born, Apr 1872, in Iowa. Census: 1900, in Lisbon, Franklin
Twp., Linn Co., lA; ED74 SHIO.

ii. Arthur Williams. Born, Jul 1874, in Iowa. Census: 1900, in Lisbon, Franklin
Twp., Linn Co., lA; ED74SH10.

iii. Elisha O. Williams. Born, Aug 1875, in Iowa. Census: 1900, in Lisbon, Frankhn
Twp., Linn Co., lA; ED74SH10.

iv. Neva L. Williams. Born, May 1883, in Iowa. Census: 1900, in Lisbon, Franklin
Twp., Linn Co., lA; ED74 SHIO.

V. Charles A. Williams. Born, Nov 1885, in Iowa. Census: 1900, in Lisbon. Franklin
Twp., Linn Co., lA; ED74 SHIO.

vi. John E. Williams. Born, Sep 1889, in Iowa. Census: 1900, in Lisbon, Franklin
Twp., Linn Co., lA; ED74 SHIO.

16. John M.^ Bartscherer (Elizabeth^, Samuel E.^). Born, 1845, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA.
Census; 17 Nov 1850, in 3rd Ward, Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 499. Census: 15 Jul 1860, in
Burlington Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 727. Resided in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Co., CA.

John married Ada L. McCash, daughter of William D. McCash, 5 May 1870, at home of bride,
Des Moines Co, lA®®.

John and Ada L. McCash Bartcherer had a son:

23 i. Judson E.*^ Bartscherer.

On January 12, 1863, J. M. Bartscherer wrote the following poem in the autograph book of his
cousin, Matilda Welch. John Bartscherer’s mother was the sister of Matilda’s mother, Mary Elizabeth
Welch:

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To Cousin Matilda

Mayst ttou live in joy for ever
Nought from thee true pleasure sever
From thy heart arise no sigh
And no tear bedew thine eye
Joys be many cares be few
Smooth the path thou shalt pursue
And heavens richest blessings shine
Ever on both thee and thine
Round thy path may fairest flowers
As in amaranthene bowers
Bloom and blossom bright and fair
Load with sweets the ambient air
Be thy path with roses strewn
And thy hours to care unknown
Sorrow cloud thy pathway never
And hapeness be thine forever

Kossuth, Iowa

17. Frank^ Heizer (Elizabeth^, Samuel E.^). Bom, Sep 1863, in Kossuth, Yellow Sprgs Twp, Des
Moines Co., lA®®. Died, 1940, in Kossuth, Yellow Springs Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Buried in Kossuth
Cem., Yellow Springs Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 18 Jul 1870, in Kossuth, Yellow Springs Twp.,
Des Moines Co, lA 579. Census: 23 Jun 1880, in Kossuth, Yellow Springs Twp, Des Moines Co., lA.
Census: 15 Jun 1900, in Yellow Springs Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED25 SH8. Occupation: farmer.

Frank married Margaret Elizabeth "Libbie" Jamison, daughter of William O. Jamison and
Elizabeth L. Leonard, 2 Nov 1886, in Kossuth, Yellow Springs Twp., Des Moines Co., lA®*^. Born, Nov
1860, in Kossuth, Yellow Springs Twp., Des Moines Co., lA®®. Birth(2): circa 1864®^- Died, 1928. Burial
in Kossuth Cem., Yellow Springs Twp., Des Moines Co., lA Census: 15 Jun 1900, in Yellow Springs
Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED25 SH8.

Frank and Margaret Elizabeth Jamison Heizer had the following children:

24 i. Paul'^ Heizer.

ii. John Henry Heizer. Born, 31 Jul 1892, in Kossuth, Yellow Springs Twp, Des
Moines Co., lA®^. Died, 25 Aug 1975, in Mediapolis Care, Center, Mediapolis, lA®^.
Buried: 28 Aug 1975, in Kcesuth Cem., Yellow Springs Twp., Des Moines Co., lA.
Census: 15 Jun 1900, in Yellow Springs Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED25 SH8.
Military service in World War I. Occupation: salesman. He married Corinne
Farlow, 8 Aug 1947, in Mt. Pleasant, Henry Co., lA®^.

The following obituary of John Henry Heizer was in the Tuesday, August 26,
1975 issue of the Burlington HAWK-EYE.

John Henry Heizer

MEDIAPOLIS - John Henry Heizer, 83, Mediapolis, died Monday Aug. 25, in the
Mediapolis Care Center.

He was born July 31, 1892, at Kossuth, the son of Frank and Margaret Jamieson
Heizer. He married Corinne Farlow Aug. 8, 1947, at Mt. Pleasant.

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Mr. Heizer was a salesman and was of the Presbyterian faith. He attended Mediapolis
high school and Cornell college. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the
American Legion.

Surviving: One stepdaughter, Elizabeth Stewart Weaver; two nieces; two nephews; 10
great-nieces and nephews; and four step grandchildren.

Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday, Fry Chapel, Rev. Ralph Schenck; Kossuth cemetery.

Fourth Generation

18. John"! Farnsworth (Harriet^, Saratf, Samuel E.i). Born, Jun 1867, in Denmark Twp., Lee
Co., lA®®. Died, 1939, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA®®. Buried in Augusta Cem., Augusta Twp.,
Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 18 Aug 1870, in Denmark Twp., Lee Co., lA; p. 43. Census: 8 Jun 1880, in
Denmark Twp., Lee Co., lA; ED4 SH12. Census: 1900, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED6 SH2.
Census: Jan 1920, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA: EDI SH2.

John married Harrietta "Hattie" Chestnut, daughter of N. B. Chestnut, 1893, in Lee Co.. lA®^.
Born, 31 Mar 1874, in Lee Co., lA®^. Died, 13 Jul 1960, at 101 N. Woodlawn St., Burlington, Des
Moines Co., lA. Buried: 16 Jul 1960, in Augusta Cem., Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Census:
1900, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED6 SH2.

The Burlington HAWK-EYE published the following obituary for Harrietta Chestnut
Farnsworth on Thursday, July 14, 1960:

Mrs. H. Farnsworth

Mrs. Harriett (Hattie) Farnsworth, 86, 101 N. Woodlawn, died Wednesday at her home.

She was born March 31, 1874, in Lee county, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Chestnut, and
married John Farnsworth, in Lee county, in 1893.

Surviving are four sons, Robert L. and Charles A., of Burlington, Lawrence, of Warren, Mich.,
and Monte of New London; two brothers, James of Pasadena, Calif., and Elmer, of St. Louis, Mo.; a sister.
Mrs. Anna Brewer, of Blackfoot, Mont.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Her parents, husband and a son are dead.

Services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p. m. in the Giles funeral home with burial in the Augusta
cemetery.

John and Harrietta Chestnut Farnsworth had the following children:

i. Robert L.® Farnsworth. Born, 17 Jan 1894, in Lee Co., 1A9^. Died, 22 Dec 1970,
at 625 S. Eighth St., Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA®®. Buried: 24 Dec 1970, in
South Walker Cem., Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 1900. Occupation:
engineer. He married Florence Wagner, 5 Jan 1924, in Burlington, Des Moines
Co., lA

The Wednesday, December 23, 1970, edition of the Burlington HAWK EYE
published the following obituary for Rdbert Farnsworth:

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Robert Farnsworth

ii.

Robert L. Famswortb, 76, died at liis home at 625 S. Eighth St. at 1 p.in.
Tuesday, Dec. 22, after a long illness.

Mr. Farnsworth was born in Lee county on Jan. 17, 1894, the son of John and
Harriett Chestnut Farnsworth.

A stationary engineer by profession, he was employed at Leopold Co. for 25
years, retiring in 1959.

Mr. Farnsworth was a member of the Eagles lodge.

He was married to Florence Wagner in Burlington on Jan. 5, 1924.

Surviving: The wife; and two brothers, Lawrence Farnsworth of Aden, Mich.,
and Charles Farnsworth of Biurlington.

Funeral: Prugh's Chapel at 2 p..m. Thursday, Rev. Horace Ireland; South
Walker cemetery.

Charles A Farnsworth. Born, 27 Jul 1896, in Lee Co. lA®®. Died, 24 Jun 1977,
in Veterans Hospital, Iowa City, Johnson Co., lA®®. Buried: 27 Jun 1977, in
Augusta Cem., Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 1900, in Augusta Twp.,
Des Moines Co., lA; ED6 SH2. Census: Jan 1920, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines
Co., lA; EDI SH2. Military service in World War I. Occupation: house painter.

The following obituary appeared on page 25 of the Burlington HAWK-EYE.
on Sunday, June 26, 1977;

Charles Farnsworth

Charles Farnsworth, 80, of 625 S. Eighth, died at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa
City Friday June 24.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. John Farnsworth, he was bom July 27, 1896 in Lee
Coimty. He was a veteran of World War 1. His occupation was house painting.

Surviving: one brother, Lawrence Farnsworth of Aden, Mich., one niece and two
nephews.

A graveside service will be held at the Augusta Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Monday.
Friends may call at Prugh's Chapel Sunday evening from 7:30 to 8:30.

iii.

Julius 0. Farnsworth. Born, 10 Sep 1898, in Iowa. Died, 16 Oct 1909, in
Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA Buried in Augusta Cem., Augusta Twp., Des
Moines Co., lA Census: 1900, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED6 SH2.

iv.

Lawrence Farnsworth. Born, 11 Sep 1901, in Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co.,
lA®”^. Died, Aug 1982, in Alden, Antrim Co., MI®®. Census: Jan 1920. in Augusta
Twp., Des Moin^ Co., lA; EDI SH2. Resided: 14 Jul 1960, in Warren, Macomb
Co., MI.

25 V.

Monte Kenneth Farnsworth.

19. Etta S.'^ Seamans (Mary Jane^, Hester "Hetty"^, Samuel E.^). Born, 1859, in Des Moines Co.,
lA Census; 6 Jul 1870, in Flint River Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 472. Resided in Provo, Utah Co.,
UT.

Etta married Mr. Smith. They had a daughter:
i. Mayme® Smith®®.

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20. Charles Glenn'^ Seamans (Mary Jane^, Hester "Hetty”^, Samuel E.^). Born, 12 Jul 1860, in Des
Moines Co., lA®®. Died, 21 Dec 1937, at 2232 Broadway St., Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA^°®. Interred, 22
Dec 1937, in Melrose Abbey, Anaheim, Orange Co., CA. Census: 6 Jul 1870, in Flint River Twp., Des
Moines Co., lA; p. 472. Census: 1880, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; EDi07 SH9. Census: 1 Jun
1900, in St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO; ED54 SH2. Census: 19 Apr 1910, in Andrew Co., MO; ED13-
Family 143. Census: 3 Jan 1920, at 1503 North Broadway St., Santa Ana, CA; ED78 SH3. Occupation;
magnetic healer.

Charles married Erminie A "Minnie" Andrews, 26 Dec 1884, in Whitesville, Andrew Co.,
MO^°^. Born, 10 Sep 1862, in Waupaca, Waupaca Co., Died, 7 Sep 1947, at 2232 North

Broadway, Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA^®^. Interred: 8 Sep 1947, in Melrose Abbey, Anaheim, Orange
Co., CA.

Sandra Elliott Ranier provided the following biographical information concerning her great-
grandfather:

By the age of twenty-four Charles was in Andrew County, Missouri, where he married Minnie
Andrews. By September 6, 1912, he had sold his grocery stock to Earl Graff. Earl carried on the business
at the same location that Charles had, which was on the west side of the square.

In 1900 when Charles was thirty-seven years old, his profession was listed in the 1900 census as
a magnetic healer. Also living with him was his nephew, C. E. Andrews, who was also listed as a
magnetic healer. At this time Charles and his father lived in Washington Township, St. Joseph, 5/fi.ssouri.
He had a medical practice established which focused on magnetic healing. He composed a pamphlet
explaining his work. It is said the testimonies in it were from close friends and family members.
According to family tradition by 1920 Charles was run out of the state of Missouri for being a quack and
selling tonics that were not any good.

After settling in Santa Ana, California, Charles made his living by buying real estate at auctions
and selling them for a profit. He and Minnie lived at 2232 Broadway, Santa Ana. Their home still stands
to this day [1997].

The Tennyson Birthday Book which Charles and Minnie Seamans presented to their father on
his 93rd birthday stated Charles' birthday was July 8, 1860.

The children of Charles and Erminie Andrews Seamans were:

i. Frankie M.^ Seamans. Born, 12 Feb 1887, in Kansas^^^ Birth(2): 14 Feb 1887^04
Died, 31 Jul 1972, in Beemans, Sanitarium, Whittier, Orange Co., CA^'^^.
Interred: 2 Aug 1972, in Melrose Abbey, Anaheim, Orange Co., CA. Census: 1 Jun
1900, at 410 N. 34rd. St., St. Joseph, MO; ED54 SH2. Census: 3 Jan 1920, at 1503
N. Broadway St., Santa Ana, CA; ED78 SH. Resided at 209 W., Santa Clara St.,
Santa Ana, CA Occupation: bakery clerk. She married B. O. Baird, after 1919, in
Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA.

26 ii. Mary Alice "Mazzie" Seamans.

21. Hattie ^ Seamans (Mary Jane^, Hester "Hetty"^, Samuel E.^). Born, 1861, in Des Moines Co.,
lA. Census; 6 Jul 1870, in Flint River Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 472. Census: 1880, in Danville
Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED107 SH9. Resided in Rosendale, Andrew Co., MO. She married, first, Mr.
Savage. She married, second, S. H. WaltsAVatts, before 1895®°.

Hattie Seamans Savage had a daughter:

i. Gladys Savage.

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22. Albert B. "Bert"*^ Seamans (Mary Jane^, Hester "Hetty"^, Samuel E.^). Born, circa 1871. in
Des Moines Co., lA Census: 1900, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED107 SH9. Resided: 13 Mar
1901, at 229 South 10th St, Burlington, lA. Occupation: police officer. Resided: 28 Apr 1908.
Beardstown, Cass Co., IL.

From the Burlington HAWK-EYE, of August 28, 1897, came the following news item:

John. Sayder, of NO. 1535 Osborn street, came near meeting with a fatal accident yesterday
afternoon. When crossing the Burlington tracks on Eighth, between Jefferson and Valley streets, he was
struck by an engine hauling a freight in from the west. Snyder was not aware of the approach of the train
owing to impaired hearing powers. He was thrown upon the pilot and thence to the side of the track
where Officer Seamans grabbed him and prevented bim from rolling under the wheels. He was not
injured.

The children of Albert B. Seamans were:

i. Velma® Seamans.

ii. Martha Seamans. She married Mr. Foeller.

iii. Harry Seamans.

23. Judson E.^ Bartscherer (John M.®, Elizabeth^, Samuel E.^). Resided in Los Angeles, CA.

Judson married Hazel Sherwood Neiswinger, circa 1908^°®. Born, 27 Mar 1886. Died. 14
Aug 1954. Buried, Rose Hills Cem., Whittier, CA

Judson E. and Hazel Neiswinger Bartscherer had a son:

27 i. Albert® Bartscherer.

24. Paul'^ Heizer (Frank®, Ehzabeth^, Samuel E.^). Born, 10 Oct 1888, in Yellow Springs Twp.,
Des Moines Co., lA. Died, Dec 1972, in Iowa. Census: 15 Jun 1900, in Yellow Springs Twp., Des
Momes Co., lA; ED25 SH8.

Paul married Verna, surname unknown. Died, 1966.

Paul and Verna Heizer had two sons and two daughters®.

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Fifth Generation

25. Monte Kenneth® Farnsworth {John‘S, Harriet®, Sarah^, Samuel E.^). Born, 19 Sep 1903, in
Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., Died, 23 Dec 1970, in Henry County Memorial Hospital, Mt.

Pleasant, Buried: 26 Dec 1970, in Burge Cemetery, Henry Co., lA. Census; Jan 1920, in

Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; EDI SH2. Resided; 1970, in New London, Henry Co., lA.
Occupation: employee of lAAP in Burlington.

Monte married Virginia Dale Miller, 19 Sep 1934. Died, 20 May 1969, in Henry Co.,

Buried in Burge Cemetery, Henry Co., lA.

Monte Kenneth Farnsworth died the day after his brother, Robert. A very brief death notice
appeared in the Burlington HAWK-EYE on Wednesday, December 23, 1970, as follows:

FARNSWORTH: Funeral for Monte Kenneth Farnsworth, 67, New London, who died Wednesday, Dec.
23, in Henry County Memorial hospital, Mt. Pleasant, will be Saturday, 1:30 p.m., ERiott Chapel, New
London, Rev. James Edwards; Burge cemetery.

A second obituary appeared in the MT. PLEASANT NEWS on Wednesday, December 23, 1970.

Monte K. Farnsworth

Monte Kenneth Farnsworth, 67, New London, died on Dec. 23 at Henry County Memorial
Hospital.

Born on Sept. 19, 1903, in Des Moines county, Mr. Farnsworth married Virginia Dale MOler on
Sept. 19, 1934, who preceded him in death on May 20, 1969. He was the son of John and Hattie Chestnut
Farnsworth.

Mr. Farnsworth was employed at the lAAP in Burlington for 17 years but was retired at the time

of death.

Surviving are three children, Mrs. Lila Steward of New London, Paul Farnsworth also of New
London and Stephen Farnsworth of Salinas, Calif. Two brothers are Lawrence Farnsworth also of Alden.
Mich, and Charles Farnsworth of Burlington .

He was preceded in death by one son and one brother as well as his parents.

He was a member of the Christian church in New London and of FOE No. 150 of Burlington.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26, at Elliott Chapel in New London with the Rev.
James Edwards officiating.

Interment will be in Burge cemetery. Friends may call at Elliott Chapel Friday evening, Dec. 25.

The children of Monte Kenneth and Virginia Dale Miller Farnsworth were:

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i. Lila® Farnsworth.

ii. Paul Farnsworth.

iii. Stephen Farnsworth. Resided, 1970, in Salinas, Monterey Co., CA

iv. Larry Allen Farnsworth. Born, 30 Jul 1940, in Danville, Des Moines Co., lA.
Died, 28 Mar 1965, at 601 Roc^evelt St., Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA. Buried:
31 Mar 1965. in Burge Cemetery, Henry Co., lA Occupation: employee of General
Electric. He married Linda Kay Powers, 21 Jul 1963, in Salem, Henry Co., lA.

The Burlington HAWK-EYE of Monday, March 29, 1965, reported the
following:

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Report Death As Suicide

Larry Allen Farnsworth, 24, of 601 Roosevelt, was found dead Sunday in the
front seat of a car parked in a rural driveway.

SherifFs officers said Farnsworth was found by Richard GorreU, Rt. 1, in whose
drive the car was parked.

Sheriff Merritt Quick said Farnsworth's death was "an apparent suicide". He
was found lying across the front seat with a 22 caliber pistol between his legs.

Des Moines County Medical Examiner Dr. Evan Peterson said X-rays were
scheduled Monday afternoon to determine whether Farnsworth died of a gunshot
wound.

Quick said there was a wound behind Famworth's rii^it ear. The pistol was
fully loaded with the exception of one spent cartridge.

Earlier Threat

Mrs. Farnsworth told officers that her husband had made earlier statements
about taking his own life.

Farnsworth’s car had been parked in the GorreU drive throughout the afternoon.
Quick said Farnsworth probably died sometime between 1-2 p.m.

The body was taken to the Elliott chapel at New London.

The following day the HAWK-EYE published a foUow-up article:

Bullet Fatal,

X-rays Show

Dr. Evan Peterson, Des Moines county medical examiner, confirmed Tuesday
that Larry AUen Farnsworth, 24, of 601 Roosevelt, died of a gunshot wound inflicted
by a 22-caliber buUet. "X-rays of the wound showed fragments of the skuU attached to
abidlet of this caliber," Dr. Peterson said.

Sheriff Merritt Quick said Farnsworth's death was "an apparent suicide." He
was found l3dng across the front seat of his car with a 22 caliber pistol between his
legs.

Sheriff’s officers said Farnsworth was found by Richard GorreU, Rt. 1, in whose
drive the car was parked.

Mr. Farnsworth was born July 30, 1940 in DanviUe, the son of Monte and
Virginia MiUer Farnsworth. He married Linda Kay Powers in Salem, July 21, 1963.

He had Uved in Burlington for the past two years, working at the General
Electric plant. He was a member of the Christian church.

Survivors include his wife; his parents of New London; a sister, Mrs. Lila
Steward of New London; and two brothers, Paul and Stephen of New London.

Services wiU be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Elliott chapel in New London. The
Rev. John O. WoUin wiU officiate with burial in the Burge cemetery.

Larry AUen and Linda Kay Powers Farnsworth had no children.

26. Mary Alice "Mazzie"® Seamans (Charles Glenn^, Mary Jane^, Hester "Hetty"^, Samuel E.^).
Born, 12 Jul 1889, in Rea, Andrew Co., MO^°^. Died, 12 Sep 1961, in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA^o^.
Interred: 14 Sep 1961, in Melrose Abbey, Anaheim, Orange Co., CA^°^.

Mazzie married Clyde Paul Elliott, 4 Sep 1912, in Andrew Co., MO^°^. Born, 7 May 1890, in
Savannah, Andrew Co., MO^*^^. Died, 11 Jan 1968, in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA^*^^. Interred: 16 Jan
1968, in Melrose Abbey, Anaheim, Orange Co., CA.

Sandra Elliott Ranier provided the foUowing biography of Clyde Paul Elliott:

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307

Clyde F.llintt was born May 7, 1890, to William Jessie and Jessie (Colburn) Elliott in Savannab,
Missouri. He was raised on tbe family farm witb bis brothers and sisters. Clyde's personal appearance
was said to be more aimilar to bis father than bis mother. He bad red hair, freckles, and a lazy eye .

Clyde married Mary Alice "Ma'^zie" Seamans, September 4, 1912. After their honeymoon they
moved in with Mazzie's parents, Charles and Minnie Seamans, on the Seamans' farm. Clyde and Mazzie's
first two sons, James Paul and Charles Glen, were born in Savannah, Andrew County, Missouri, before
they moved to California with Mazzie’s parents.

After a long train ride west the Elliotts made their first home at 514 South Broadway in Santa
Ana, California. They lived there from 1919 to 1920 and then moved to 518 Ross Street in Santa Ana. It
was also while living on Ross Street that their third and last son, William Duayne Elliott, was born on
June 17, 1924. Clyde seems to have been involved in many ventures from here on out. It appears he did
some land speculation with his father-in-law, Charles Seamans. They bought and sold ranches making a
couple of thousand dollars each time they turned them over. This could have been how Clyde acquired the
citrus groves he had in and aroimd Orange and Tustin. In fact I believe the Elliott family lived in a farm
house at the end of MacFadden Avenue in Tustin on one of these citrus farms.

Clyde also bought into a feed and grain store partnership in Tustin. Later Clyde sold his half of
the feed and grain store and opened his first furniture store near the Circle in Orange. I believe the store
was called "Elliott and Johnson" and the Elliott family lived above the store. Eventually Clyde went into
partnership with a fellow named Martin, and they opened "Martin and Elliott Furniture" at 1210 S. Main
Street, Santa Ana. Clyde later bought Martin’s half and was then joined by two of his sons, James and
Rillj in the management of the store. The name was changed to "Elliott's Furniture" and later to "Elliott's
Interiors." The business thrived for many years at the Main Street address.

In 1948 an income tax return showed the Elliotts residing at 316 South Santa Clara Avenue in
Santa Ana. During the 1950'3 Clyde and Mazzie lived at 2420 Fairmont in Santa Ana. Their son, Charles,
lived a few houses away. They were living on Greenbriar Lane when Mazzie died. After Mazzie's death
Clyde bought a mobile home on Tustin Avenue where he lived for the remainder of his days.

Clyde died January 11, 1968, of heart disease at St. Joseph's Hospital in Orange. He was
interred next to his wife at Melrose Abbey in Orange.

Clyde Paul and Mary Alice Seamans EUiott had the following children:

. 30 i. James Paul® Elliott.

ii. Charles Glenn Elliott. Born, 30 Jul 1915, in Andrew Co., MO. Died in Santa Ana,
Orange Co., CA. He married Ruth Switzler.

31 iii. William Duayne Elliott.

27. Albert® Bartscherer (Judson E.'*, John M.®, Elizabeth^, Samuel E.^). Born, 19 Sep 1909^®®.
Died in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA

Albert married Grace Lynde, 21 Jun 1939^®®. Born, 25 Jul 1913^®®. Died, 11 Dec 1995, in
Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA. Buried, Rose Hills Cem., Whittier, CA

The children of Albert and Grace Lynde Bartscherer were:

32 i. Jam^ S.® Bartscherer.

ii. Fred Bartscherer. Resided, 1996, at 581 N. Mountain View Ave., Pomona CA. He
married, first, Angela Simns. He married, second, Patricia Shupak. He married,
third, Mrs. Lynn Figueroa.

iii. Ted Lynde Bartscherer.

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Sixth Generation

28. Lila® Farnsworth (Monte Kenneth®, John‘S, Harriet®, Sarah®, Samuel E.^). Resided, 1970, in
New London, Henry Co., lA.

Lila married Mr. Steward. Their children were:

i. Douglas^ Steward.

ii. David Steward.

29. Paul® Farnsworth (Monte Kenneth®, John‘S, Harriet^, Sarah^. Samuel E.^). Resided, 1996, in
Mt. Pleasant, Henry Co., lA

Paul married Linda Kuhlenbeck, circa 1960^®®. Divorced, after 1971. Resided in New
London, Henry Co., lA.

The children of Paul and Linda Kuhlenbeck Farnworth were:

34 i. RusseU*^ Farnsworth.

35 ii. Elizabeth Farnsworth.

iii. Mark Farnsworth. Born, 18 Oct 1967, in New London, Henry Co., lA. Resided.
1996, in New London, Henry Co., lA.

36 iv. Margaret Farnsworth.

30. James Paul® Elliott (Mary Alice "Mazzie"®, Charles Glenn^, Mary Jane®. Hester "Hetty''^.

Samuel E.^). Born, 27 Jun 1913, in Joplin, Andrew Co., Died, 22 Jul 1989, in Santa Maria,

Santa Barbara Co., CA^®^

James married Cecelia Whilmina, 30 Oct 1934^®^. Born, 26 May 1914, in Davenport, Thayer
Co., NEl®l.

The children of James Paul and Ceceha Whilmina Elliott were:

i. Barbara Jane^ Elliott. Born, 13 Sep 1935, in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA^®^.
Christened in St. John's Lutheran Church, Orange, CA. She married Jarrett Alan
Terrell, 26 May 1954l®L

ii. Susan Faye Elliott. Born, 4 Aug 1942, in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CAi®L
Christened in St. John's Lutheran Church, Orange, CA. She married Edward
Eugene Burden, 22 Dec 1962^®^.

iil. James Paul Elliott. Born. 20 Feb 1946, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Orange, CAi®L
Christened in St. John's Lutheran Church, Orange, CA. He married Cheryl Lee,
14 Sep 19691®!.

iv. Paula Jean Elliott. Born, 19 Nov 1949, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Orange, CA^®!.
Christened at St. John's Lutheran Church, Orange, CA. She married Regan Frank

Consenza, 5 Dec 1972l®l.

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309

31. William Duayne® Elliott (Mary Alice "Mazzie"®, Charles Glenn‘S, Mary Jane^, Hester "Hetty"^.
Samuel E.^). Born, 17 Jun 1924, in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA^°^. Died, 30 Aug 1996, in San
Clemente, Orange Co., CA^*^^. Interred: 5 Sep 1996, in Melrose Abbey, Anaheim, Orange Co., CA^°^.
Occupation: furniture sales.

William married Lillie "Lucille" Whedbee. circa 1947, in Las Vegas, Clark Co.,
Divorced. Born, 22 Jan 1922, in Wister, Le Flor Co., OK^°L Resided, 12 Feb 1997, in Irvine, Orange
Co., CAioi.

The children of William Duayne and Lillie Lucille Whedbee Elliott were:

37 i. William Duayne^ Elliott.

38 ii. Sandra Ann "Sandy" Elliott.

39 tii. Deidre Lynn Elliott.

32. James S.® Bartscherer (Albert^, Judson E.^, John M.^, Elizabeth^, Samuel E.^). Resided. 1996,
at 15414 Lodosa Drive, Whittier, CA.

James married Sharon Chambers, 20 Jun 1969^°®. Born, 17 May 1943^°®.

The children of James S. and Sharon Chambers Bartscherer were:

i. Laura Lynde"^ Bartscherer. Born, 6 Feb 1972, in Whittier, Los Angeles Co.,
CA^*^®. Raided at 15414 Lodosa Drive, Whittier, CA.

ii. James Albert Bartscherer. Born, 8 May 1973, in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Resided, 1996, at 16414 Lodosa Drive, Whittier, CA.

33. Ted Lynde® Bartscherer (Albert®, Judson E.^, John M.®, Elizabeth^, Samuel E.^). Born, 8 Feb
1953^°®. Resided, 1996, in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Ted married Elizabeth Walton, 24 Jul 1982^°®.

The children of Ted Lynde and Elizabeth Walton Bartscherer were:

i. Katherine Elizabeth'^ Bartscherer. Born, 25 Nov 1985, in Lc« Angeles Co., CA^^®.

ii. Thomas Keith Bartscherer. Born, 6 Jun 1987, in Los Angeles Co., CA^^.

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Seventh Generation

34. RusseUl Farnsworth (Paul®, Monte Kenneth®. John^, Harriet®, Sarah®, Samuel E.'). Born. 10
Sep 1961, in New London, Henry Co., lA. Resided, 1996, at 11 6th Ave., East., Oskaloosa, lA.

Russell married Jane Capps, circa 1987ii°.

The children of RusseU and Jane Capps Farnsworth were:

i. Benjamin® Farnsworth. Born, 4 Jul 1988^^^.
h. Hannah Farnsworth. Born, 29 Nov 199011'.

35. EKzabethl Farnsworth (Paul®, Monte Kenneth®, John'*, Harriet®, Sarah®, Samuel E.'). Born, 4
Sep 1963, in New London, Henry Co., lA Resided, 1996, at 620 Cedar St., Burlington. lA. Occupation:
construction.

Elizabeth Farnsworth is rearing her deceased sister Margaret's son, Christopher Farnsworth.
Elizabeth also has a son of her own:

i. Jeremy^ Farnsworth. Born, 12 Jun 1980. Resided, 1996, in Council Bluffs, lA,
School for Deaf.

36. Margaret"^ Farnsworth (Paul®, Monte Kenneth®, John^, Harriet®, Sarah^, Samuel E.^). Born.
13 Sep 1971, in New London, Henry Co., lA. Died, 25 May 1990^^®.

Margaret had a son:

i. Christopher® Farnsworth. Born, 20 Jan 1990, in New London, Henry Co., lA.
Resided, 1996, at 620 Cedar St., Burlington, lA^^®.

37. WiQiam Duayne Elliott (William Duayne® Mary Alice "Mazzie"®, Charles Glenn‘S, Mary Jane®.
Hester "Hetty''^, Samuel E.^) Born, 19 Oct 1948, in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA^®L

William married first, Carol Francis Erckenbrack, circa 1973. William married second,
Suzanne Young., 18 May 1985, Los Angeles, Co. CA. Born, 2 Mar 1950, Salt Lake City, Salt
Lake County, UT.

The children of William Duayne and Carol Francis Erckenbrack EUiott were:

i. Andrew Scott EUiott. Born, 17 Nov 1974, Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA.
ii Carrie Alice EUiott. Born 27 Feb 1979, Sacramento, Co., CA.
iii. Kevin Donald Elliott. Born 22 Feb 1983, Sacramento, Co., CA.

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311

The children of William Duayne and Suzanne Young Elliott were:

i. Katelyn Young Elliott. Born, 24 Oct 1986, Anaheim, Orange Co., CA.

ii. Shawn Taylor Elliott. Born, 7 Feb 1989, Anaheim, Orange Co., CA.

They also had an adopted daughter:

iii. Marcie Young Elliott. Born, 6 Jul 1994, Banning, Riverside Co., CA. Christened.
29 Aug 1996.

38. Sandra Ann "Sandy" Elliott (William Duayne®, Mary Alice "Mazzie"®, Charles Glenn^. Mary
Jane®, Hester "Hetty"^, Samuel E.^). Born, 16 May 1950, in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA^®^.

Sandy married Robert Ranier, 28 Aug 1971, in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA. Divorced, circa
1987. He was born 18 Aug 1950.

The children of Robert and Sandra Ann Elliott Ranier were:

i. AUyson Lynn Ranier. Born, 23 Jul 1972, Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA.

ii. Lisa Anne Ranier. Born, 20 Aug 1979.

39. Deidre Lynn Elliott (William Duayne®, Mary Alice "Mazzie"®, Charles Glenn^, Mary Jane®,
Hester "Hetty"®, Samuel E.^). Born, 4 Apr 1955, in Santa Ana, Orange Co., CA^^^.

Deidre married David Harris, son of Gordon Harris and Justin Montgomery, 10 Feb 1985,
Anaheim, Orange Co., CA. Born, 5 Jul 1946, Canada.

The son of David and Deidre Lynn Elliott Harris was:

i. Michael Harris. Born, 14 Junl985, Orange, Co., CA.

Notes and References

^ Died aged 81 years, 3 months, 6 days.

® Will dated: June 15, 1863; will proved: July 6, 1864.

® Section 7.

^ Randolph County, N.C. Marriage Bonds from Fees & Fines Book.

® Date on tombstone.

® Name on deed dated January 1, 1842, Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa.

Died aged 75 years, 6 months, 14 days; 1880 Census: aged 73.

® Estate: March 15, 1881.

® Resided with brother-in-law, William Lamme and sister, Hester.

Resided with sister, Elizabeth Heizer.

Des Moines County., lA Marriage Book S, #316; Rufus E. Bennett, officiating.
1850 Census: aged 43; 1860 Census; aged 51.

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1-3 Will dated: May 26, 1875; will proved: June 4, 1875. Henry Brown, administrator.

Resided with her parents.

Resided with her sister, Lucinda Brown.

Nov. 7, 1843, aged 35 at time of her marriage to Joshua Holland.

Intentionally omitted.

Listed as Sarah Holland; with Horace Stafford, aged 18, born in Iowa.

This may have been a child from a previous marriage of Sterling Stafford.

1830 Census: aged 5-9.

21 Nov. 1843: aged 43 at time of his marriage.

22 Des Moines County, lA Marriage Book 4.

20 Date of filling; Box B-100.

2^ Portrait and Biographical Album of Des Moines County, Iowa, Acme, Chicago, IL, 1888.
977.71/1 46Po, in custody of Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt
Lake City, UT, p. 514.

20 Washington County, lA Probate Book B, pp. : 54, 102-3, 108, 110, 136.

20 Washington County, lA Probate Book B, p. 102.

2'^ Died aged 18 years, 3 months, 29 days.

20 Long Creek Cemetery Records; died aged 76 years, 9 months, 4 days.

20 Long Creek Cemetery Records; death notice gave date of death as Dec. 24.

00 Range 3 west; lot 5.

01 Resided with Hester and William Lamme.

02 Marriage of Hetty Reynolds to WOliam Lamme.

00 Issued by William R. Ross, clerk.

0^ Long Creek Cemetery records; died aged 72 years, 8 months, 22 days.

00 Long Creek Cemetery records.

00 Range 3 west; section 34, lot 5.

0"^ Wife's brother, Jacob Elliott, residing with the family.

00 Des Moines County, Territory of Michigan Marriage Book A, p. 40.

09 Estate papers of Jacob Elliott.

Named in will of Jacob EUiott.

“11 Resided with her brother, Rufus.

^2 Mcdiaska County, lA Marriage Book 4, p. 149; G. W. Baker, J.P., officiating.

^0 Mahaska County, lA Marriage License #160.

Resided with the family, her brother, Jacob EUiott.

■10 Deed of Samuel and Mary EUiott with love and affection in 1847.

“10 Des Moines County, lA Marriage Book 2: p. 147.

April 3, 1855: witnessed application of Samuel Elliott for bounty land.

^0 Kossuth Cemetery records.

■^9 1870 census: aged 17.

09 Resided with mother, EUzabeth Heizer.

01 Resided with mother, and her second husband, Frederick Heizer.

02 Des Moines Co., lA Marriage Book 4: #280; The Rev. N. Salter officiating.

00 Died aged 73 years 1 month.

04 June 23, 1897, aged 36.

05 Witnesses: H. B. Cartwright, NeUe Fulmer; M. JI. Pusey, Methodist Episcopal Church,
officiating.

09 Application for membership by daughter, Mary, ui Society of Indiana Pioneers.

07 Aged 22.

0® Des Moines County, lA Marriage Book B, p. 194; Abner Leonard, officiating.

09 Died aged 54 years, 7 months, 20 days.

99 Application for membership in the Society of Indi^aa Pioneers.

9^ Des Moines County, lA Marriage Book 12.

92 Aged 17 at marriage; aged 26 in 1856 census: ISSO Oensus; aged 0-4.

9® Des Moines County, lA Marriage Book 3.

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313

Resided with grandmother, Sarah Holland.

1856: aged 7.

Resided with her mother and grandmother, Sarah Elliott Cartwright.

Des Moines County, lA Marriage Book 5.

1900 Census information.

Living with her son, Frank.

Des Moines County, lA Marriage Book 4\ Charles Elliott, officiating.

Lee County, lA Marriage Book 6.

Resided with his mother.

#170; The Rev. C. L. Tennant, officiating.

Ennumerated incorrectly as aged 22, not 2.

Burlington Daily Gazette, Jan 26, 1912; obituary of Mrs. J. C. Peters.

Des Moines County Marriage Records; Asa Turner Porter officiating.

Burlington Hawk-Eye, March 14, 1901; obituary of B. B. Seamans.

Estate papers of Benjamin Seamans.

Burlington City Directory, 2S9S-99.

Hattie Walts named in her father's wiU dated February 26, 1895.

1880 Census: aged 4 months.

Resided with brother, William J. Lamme.

Resided with father, Valentine Blakeway.

^ Intentionally omitted.

Long Creek Cemetery Records.

Estate papers of Franklin Blakeway, Drawer L- 150, Des Moines Co., lA.
Burlington Hawk Eye, Mar. 17, 1971 edition; Blakeway obituary.

Des Moines County, LA, Marriage Book 8', J. Wilbur McDonald, M.C., officiating.
89 November 2, 1886: aged 23.

A. S. Leonard, pastor of Presbyterian Church, officiating.

November 2, 1886: aged 22.

Burlington Hawk-Eye, Aug.26, 1975 edition; obituary of John Henry Heizer.

98 Augusta Cemetery Records.

Obituary of Mrs. H. Farnsworth.

1900 Census information; Social Security Death Index.

96 Ibid.

1900 Census: aged 18.

98 Named in estate of her grandmother.

Death certificate; died aged 77 years, 5 months, 9 days.

^99 Death certificate.

^91 Sandra Elliott Ranier, 414 Acacia St., Corona Del Mar, CA.

^92 Death certificate #3001, Orange Co., CA.

^93 Death certificate #7097-0131401, Los Angeles Co., CA.

^94 Tennyson Birthday Book presented to B. B. Seamans.

^98 Intentionally omitted.

^96 Information of James S. Bartscherer.

^9'^ Obituary of Monte K. Farnsworth.

^98 Tennyson Birthday Book presented to her grandfather, B. B. Seamans.

199 Information of daughter, Elizabeth Farnsworth.

^^9 Information of sister, Elizabeth Farnsworth.

Information of aunt, Elizabeth Farnsworth.

Cause of death: automobile accident.

^^8 Raided with his aunt, Elizabeth Farnsworth.

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Chapter XVI

THE HARNESS FAMILY

The Harness family had its origin in Unter-Owisheim, Wurtemberg. The introduction to the
Dieffenbach chapter provides background material concerning the emigration and immigration of
Palatine families. After a short period of time in New York and in Pennsylvania the family removed to
the South Branch of the Potomac River which was first explored in 1725 by John Van Meter, a trader
from New York, in the company of a Delaware Indian war party. The South Branch of the Potomac
flows north for over one hundred fifty miles, covering parts of present Grant (1866), Pendleton (1787),
Hardy (1785), and Hampshire (1753) Counties of West Virginia. The southern portion or headwaters of
the South Branch below Moorefield in Hardy County forks into three branches: the South Branch, the
Moorefield River, and the North Fork of the Potomac. The Harness Family settled on the South Branch
about four miles below Moorefield and near the present hamlet of Fisher in Hardy County, West
Virginia. This site, being near the river, has been subject periodically over the past two hundred and
sixty years to severe flooding.

In 1725 this area was known as West Augusta County. In that year new treaties with the
Indians allowed colonization beyond the Blue Ridge Mountains into the Shenandoah Valley, but forbade
settlement beyond the Alleghenies in the South Branch area which was still reserved to the Indians.
Because this agreement was breached by colonists, including the Harness, Trumbo, Alkire and related
families, the resulting wrath of Indian tribes endangered those who had settled in both valleys during
the French and Indian Wars between 1754-1763. The South Branch was plagued by three tribes of
hostile Indians; the Catawba, Delaware, and Algonquins.

To offer the inhabitants some measure of protection during Indians attacks, "forts" were
established at various locations where settlers could "fort up." A map of Hampshire County in 1758
showed the location of some of these forts; however, there were many other forts which were little more
than homes designed for defense. Fort Harness, also called Fort Blizzard, does not appear on this map.
Fort Holland and Fort Buttermilk may have been one and the same.

In 1748 George Washington, aged sixteen, visited the South Branch as a member of a surveying
team headed by George Fairfax whose mission was to survey the six milhon acres owned by Lord
Fairfax and known as the "Manor of Wappacomo" or "South Branch Manor." On August 18, 1748, a list
of the inhabitants of the South Branch , was made. The journals of the youthRil George Washington
contained none too flattering references to the inhabitants of the South Branch. Our ancestors may
have been included among the latter as it is believed they spoke German or Dutch. Passages from these
journals appear below:

.. .roaming over spurs of the Alleghenies, alive to nature, and sometimes spending the best of the
day in admiring the trees and the richness of the land; among skin clad savages, with their scalps and
their rattles, or uncouth emigrants that would never speak En^sh.

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315

Monday April 4, 1748, from Hardy County - This morning Mr. Fairfax left us with Intent to go down
to the Mouth of the Branch. We did 2 Lots and was attended by a great Company of People - Men,

Women and Children that attended us through the woods as we went, showing their Antic tricks. I really
think they seemed to be as Ignorant a Set of People as the Indians. TTiey would never speak English, but
when spoken to they speak all Dutch.

The Indians were never compensated for the use of the lands of the South Branch and as the
number of settlers increased, they did not take kindly to the intrusion into their hunting grounds.
After the defeat of Braddock on July 9, 1754, whose army was to defend areas west of the Alleghenies
from the French and Indians, the Virginia frontier was without protection. On July 18, 1755, George
Washington who had been part of the Braddock army, wrote to Governor Dinwiddle stating, "I tremble
at the consequences that his defeat may have upon our back settlers, who, I suppose, will all leave their
habitations unless there are proper measures taken for their security."

Again on October 11, 1755, Governor Dinwiddle was advised by Washington that, "70 or near it
of our People are kill'd and missing and several Houses and Plantations are destroyed ..." and the
people were "frightened out of their senses."

By 1756 a company of militia had been sent to the area headed by Colonel Talhaferro. George
Washington recorded information in his journal in respect to the number of men to be posted at the
various forts along the South Branch and South Fork. Included therein were the following references to
Harness’ Fort:

May 14, 1756
May 15, 1756

May 16, 1756

May 17, 1756

June 15, 1757

1 Capt., 1 Lieut., 2 Srgts., and 35 men
Lieutenant Hedgman, 2 sergeants, and
thirty private men

Captain Thomas Waggener was advised
that a part of the Stafford Militia had been
ordered to Harnesses Fort and would
march the following day. Waggener was
ordered to make out a Pay-Roll for Cockes,
Harnesses, and "your upper Fort."

To Captain James Hamilton, located at
Pearsall's Fort: "I also beg leave to observe
here that the Fort at the Upper Tract,
notwithstanding it is more in the Indian
pass of the mountains, is too high up; since
numbers of the inhabitants from those
parts, if I am rightly informed, are lately
moved down about Harness's and a place
called Butter-Miik-Fort; which renders it
necessary to place the troops, or at least a
principal part of them, there also; to protect
the Inhabitants in sowing and gathering
their Crops, &c."

Colonel Stanwix and Governor Dinwiddle
advised as follows: At Harness's Fort, 27
men 90 miles from Fort Loudoun where
Washington was stationed.

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Although these pioneers endured hard labor and suffered the loss of property and family
members in Indian raids, these conditions bred strong character traits passed on to succeeding
generations: independence, courage, industry, and strong family ties. The children and grandchildren
of these earliest pioneers supported the American Revolution with sapplies from their farms and
volunteer soldiers for the armies. Members of the Harness, Trumbo, Alkier, Morgan, Constant and
Hornback families, all residents of the western regions of Virginia, were strong supporters of the cause
of freedom.

We will now continue with the ancestry of Margaretha Katherine "Grate" Harness who married
H. Jacob Trumbo.

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HARDY COUNTY

WEST VIRGINIA

C0Mnt£0 8TJOHHIllCE.8EtJHCI0H.W VA

/ PUBUSHEO BY CUKRKSBURG PUBUSHING

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First Generation

1. Johann Michael Ernest^ Harness (Ludwig Ernst^)^. Born, 1 Jan 1700/1, in Unter-Owisheim,
Kingdom of Wuertemberg^. Died, Mar 1785, in the South Branch Valley of the Potomac River, Hardy
Co., VA3.

Johann married Maria Elisabetha Dieffenbach^, daughter of Johann Conrad Dieffenbach
and Marie Barbara Christler, circa 1723, probably in the Schoharie Valley, New Ansburg, NY®.
Christened, 8 Jul 1705, in Wiesloch, Grand Duchy of Baden^. Died, circa 1802, in the South Branch
Valley of the Potomac River, Hardy Co., VA.

Johann Michael Ernst Hemer, son of Ludwig Ernst Herner, was born January 1, 1700/1701, at
Unter-Owisheim, Kingdom of Wuertemberg. His family sailed from Rotterdam to England in 1709 and
by summer of 1710 had arrived in the colony of New York. His father died shortly thereafter.*

Michael Ernst Hemer removed to the Tulpehocken settlement which is discussed in detail in
the introduction to the Dieffenbach Family. In 1725 Michael's name was on a tax list, and on a list
dated September of 1727, taken from a petition for a road from Olney to Tulpehocken, a settlement at
Strausstown, Lancaster County (Berks County in 1752), Pennsylvania, which was presented to the
Court of Quarter Sessions at Philadelphia. He became a land owner in 1732 of property on Tulpehocken
Creek, and in 1733 he witnessed a baptism at Ried Lutheran Church.

Michael received no formal education as he was unable to write. His mark was quite unique, not
being a simple X such as that which was used by his son, Michael, Jr. Michael's name came to be
Anglicized as Michael Ernest Harness.

Michael's wife was Maria "Elisabetha" Dieffenbach. Eiisabetha's father's will stated his name to
be Johann Conrad Tiffebogh. Maria Elisabetha was named in this will as Maria Elizabeth "Ernst." In
Michael's own will his name was signed Michael Ernest, with his mark, M E, and in the margin was
written Harness. Signing his name as "Ernest" is a strong indication that he was the son of an Ernest.
A letter which follows, written in 1878 by Mrs. Black, aged eighty, stated that Michael's wife was a
Tephebogh, and that both she and Michael had come from Pennsylvania, as many Hampshire County
residents did. Although the name was spelled slightly differently, it sounds very much the same when
pronounced

The South Branch VaUey was first explored in 1725 by John Van Meter, a trader from New
York, who came in the company of a Delaware Indian war party. The South Branch of the Potomac
flows north for over one hundred fifty miles, covering parts of present Grant, Pendleton, Hardy, and
Hampshire Counties of West Virginia.

In 1734 or 1735 four Irish famihes settled near the present town of Springfield to the north of
present Romney in Hampshire County. In 1736 other families moved south to the Moorefield area in
present Hardy County. In 1737 deputies of Lord Fairfax sent four scouts into the South Branch Valley,

* Harold Duncan Harness, author of A Glimpse of the Past, the Harness Family History, was of the belief that
Michael was a grandson of William and Susan Harness who on July 2, 1649, obtained a grant of 400 acres on the west
side of the Chesapeake Bay and on the north side of the South River. William and Susan came to America with two
sons, William and Isaac. A daughter, Elizabeth, and son, Jacob were bora in this country, the latter of whom he
believed to have been the fether of Michael Ernest Harness.

Another researcher stated that Michael Harness was the grandson of Michael and Elizabeth Jasper Harness, he a
diamond merchant of Amsterdam, Holland. They had two sons, William and Peter. Peter married Barbara Devries,
and they were residents of York County, Pennsylvania. Harold Duncan Harness was unable to locate this family in
York County records.

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319

one of whom was Philip Powell Yoakum who eventually married Elizabeth Harness. He returned to
Pennsylvania and New York with news of the South Branch.

In the Draper Papers the testimony of George Yocum, born in 1763, detailed the entrance into
the South Branch Valley by his grandfather, Michael Harness, as quoted below:

My grandfather, Matthias Yocum. Michael Harness, and Geo. Stump, were the 1st 3 owners that
ever bro't waggons down to the South Branch . [The Stumpff family was an early resident of Tulpehocken .]
They came byway of Winchester; then up Big-Capon; Lost River; and to the mountains. Crossing over the
mountain they came to the south fork of the South Branch. Grandfather Yocum settled about a half a
mile from the mouth of the South-fork. Michael Harness moved down on to the main South Branch; 4 ms:
above the fork, or where now Moorfield is. Had a station there. Michael Harness went down from his
father's, H's, to Vanmetre's fort, and was shot on the road as he was riding horse. The Cunninghams
aftwds. lived above the Harness' on the South-Branch. What was called Buttermilk Station was in a flat
of land at the conjunction of the south-fork and south-Branch. The Coffmans, Hornbacks. and Cutwrights
were there. ...They called this part of the S. Branch, Holland. Most of the people were low Dutch, from
Holland.

A letter written by Helen Black has been widely abstracted by various researchers. It was as

follows:

Mr. Jesse Cunningham

Honey Grove, Hardin Co.

Tex

May 3, 1873

Dr Sir - I have drawn a short sketch of them you spring from
and herewith enclose it to you. Michael Harness was married to Elizabeth Tephebogh from Pennsylvania
both born there, what her mother's maiden name was I have forgotten but had descended from the Royal
blood of Europe. They were of Dutch descent. Lord Fairfax had a grant from the King of England he Lord
Fairfax was a woman hater he made it known among the people of Pennsylvania that all who would go to
the South Branch of the Potomac River, and then settle and make a "Tomahawk mark" around what land
they wanted and their terms were almost nothing as well as my memory serves me it was at the end of 99
years they were to pay 1/2 cent per acre. The Dutch selected from among them four reliable men to go and
look at the country and Lord Fairfax gave the latitude and longitude as boundaries and they traveled by a
pocket Compass. After the return of the men they reported so favorably about the Country that RRchael
Harness started in the spring time enough to plant a crop on this Fairfax grant, Winchester was the
nearest town & Phil Powell Yoakum was called to Winchester to report his knowledge of this river and he
stated the S B Potomac was the name given by the Indians, on reaching the country this name was
established. Elizabeth Harness a daughter of hRchael Harness at the age of eleven years left the wagons
with Punk steel & Tomahawk in hand led the way from Capon Mt & leaving the road so that the wagons
could pass went to the S B River, built a fire had it in readiness when the men got there. Consequently
you will see that the said Elizabeth was the first white woman that ever trod this glorious soil of the S B
of Potomac a country of which all have been so proud. Michael Harness raised 13 children to be men &
women grown. 9 sons and four daughters, Elizabeth the eldest married P P Yoakum Rebecca married
Michael See Grate Harness (married) Andy Trumbo [&] went to Kentucky, Dolly Harness married
Samuel Homback also went to Kentucky. Jno Harness married Miss Pettie her mother was Bogart.
George Harness md Ist Marie Elizabeth Yoakum, Adam Harness dont remember. Leonard (Harness)

married a Hatch & went to Illinois, Peter Harness married Susan & went to Ohio. Coonrad Mar'd

MoUy Michael H Jacob 1st died from bleeding at the town where he married Jacob 2nd

married Miss Pettie the niece of your great grand mother Harness, the second marriage was to Elizabeth
Roarrabou. hfichael Adam & Coonrad were killed and scalped by the Indians & carried to the Harness
Fort & there died in the presence of their mother but not all in the same year - Coonrads wife & only child
were killed at the same time he was. The wife & childs remains were found three years to a day by a
mulatto woman & her gold purse clasp and gold scissors chain (but) the silk was rotted from the purse
and the money gone. Your Great grand father Harness [Ist] raised ten children, 5 sons & 5 daughters
Jemima married WUliam Cunningham, Elizabeth married Michael Welton Rebecca married John
GiiTiniTighflm Hannah married Henry Hall, SalJie married Jno Cunningham & went to Kentucky Their
last two were twins. George married Rebecca Casey, Joseph married R Williams, Adam married Elizabeth
Baker, Solomon married Catherine Saps, Jno married Hannah Inskeep. My father & Mother were second
Cousins, Barbara See was my mothers Grand Mother: Consequently I had two great Grand Mothers and
one grand mother who were Harnesses. Elizabeth Yoakum was eleven years old when he came to this

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coxmty and died at 77 (years of age) I was 7 years old at lier death & I was born in 1797 Elizabeth
Tapheby - was I think a relative of Wm. Penn. I have now given you all the particulars as near as I can
recoUect hoping that it will all be satisfactory I remain yours etc.

Helen Black [nee Yoakum]

write to me & Direct
to Hovey Grove

Hardin Co
Texas

care of

Adam Yoakiun.

It had been necessary to dismantle the wagons and pack the parts on horses for a portion of the
journey to South Branch as only primitive trails were in existence. Whether Ehzabeth was indeed the
firat woman to set foot in the South Branch Valley is questionable.

On the South Branch Michael built Fort Harness on property obtained from Lord Fairfax in a
ninety-nine year lease. Michael built his home on the South Branch about a mile and a half north of the
fort. The date of 1739 was inscribed on a beam in the attic of Fort Harness. The fort was constructed
from hand-hewn white oak logs. The original fireplace was of handmade brick. The home was called,
"Hawthorne," but is now known as "Water Edge." The home has had two additions made during the
1800s. Nearby w^ a burial ground in existence in 1976 but which by 1981 had disappeared in a flood.
Today the fort is located near the hamlet of Fisher below the town of Moorefield in Hardy County, West
Virginia. There were thirteen children born to Michael and Ehzabeth, the last six in Virginia. In 1743
one of Michael's children was baptized at South Branch, Virginia, by Pastor John Casper Stoever as
recorded in the Stoever Churchbooks, a reformed Lutheran congregation in the Tulpehocken Valley.
This definitely provided the South Branch-Tulpehocken connection.

On the last day of December in 1742, the following petition signed by Michael Herness and forty
other settlers was presented to the Orange County Court:

To the Worshipful Court of Orange County

Humble petition of ye Enhabitence of ye South Branch of Poetomack river Humbly Sheweth That
whereas your petitioners being put to a great Disconveneance for want of a road from Cos place on ye said
branch c^ed Hayard's Town Down ye said branch to John Uptons Mill and from thence ye nearest and
Best Way to ye North river of Cap Capon and thence ye nearest and Best Way to James Codys ford on
Great Cap Capon into ye other road Which Road Will be Great Incoragement for ye Settling the said
Branch and very Conveneant for ye said Settlers... And appoynt Andrew Clements, Jacob
WestfalWestall, Henry Dowland and James Cody to vew and Lay off ye said Road....

This road when completed was known as the "Waggon Road to Romney." It continued south
from Romney and ended near present Moorefield and the fort of Michael Harness.

The Augusta County Order Book I recorded that on June 18, 1747, Michael Harnis, Michael
Stump and James Simpson were appraisers of the estate of John Bogard. On August 18, 1748, the
name of Michael Harness and his son, "Coonrat," appeared on a List of inhabitants on the South Branch
of the Potomac River in Augusta County, Virginia^. On June 22, 1751, the estate of John Miles was
appraised by James Simpson, Michael Harnis, and Jacob Westfall, on March 22, 1753, Michael Harness
was a surety for the bond of Benjamin Scott, administrator of the estate of James Scot. On April 27,
1753, Charles Simpson, Michael Harness, and Coonrad Harness were appraisers of the estate of Henry
Thorn.

The Harness Fort, also known as the Bhzzard Fort, was manned by a garrison of fifty men by
May of 1756. Up to seventy-five men came to the fort to guard it during the summer. Among these men
was Andrew Trumbo. It was there he met Margaretha Katherine Harness, youngest daughter of
Michael, and married her on ^rd 22, 1768, Andrew's twenty-fifth birthday.

Biographical information about Michael Harness came from an interview with George Trumbo,
son of Margaretha and Andrew Trumbo, in the Draper Papers. A quote follows:

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321

I was bom September 29, 1769 on tbe South Branch of the Potomac. My grandfather, old Michael
Harness, was one of the first settlers there. Seventy-five men used to come up from old Virginia to guard
him every year. My grandfather Harness was bom January 1, 1700. [Until 1752 the New Year did not
begin until March 24th, and therefore this was actually a double dated year, 1700/01.] He died in March
and if he had lived till new year, he would have been eighty-five. He went to the South Branch a young
man. His fort was about three miles from Moorefield on the Main South Branch.

South Branch and particularly on the Harness family, famous as Indian fighters. Their son, Coonrad,
his wife and infant daughter, were returning home from a party in 1763 when attacked by Indians.
Their child was killed by dashing her against a tree. Michael's eldest son, John, was shot in the hand by
Indians. Son, Adam, was killed and scalped by Indians, as well as son, Michael, who met the same fate
in 1765. Michael, Jr., and his wife were taken by the Indians to the Harness fort, and there Michael
was scalped before his mother. Michael, Jr.'s., wife may have met the same fate. A story has survived

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that while the men were absent from home and on patrol, Michael, Sr's, wife, killed an Indian with an
axe as he came through her door .

This summer kitchen is behind Fort Harness.

An interesting account appeared in the VIRGINIA GAZETTE, the October 28, 1763 edition, of a
girl who found refuge at the Harness Fort. It read as follows:

One Eleanor Ryan, [the daughter of John Ryan] taken prisoner by the Indians on the 23rd of
August last, near Stony Creek, and who made her escape, gives the following account, viz.: That she was
carried to the Cacapon River, where a scouting party, by talking, discovered themselves to the Indians,
three of whom advanced to the rear with cocked flintlocks, to fire on the party, while two stood by her and
her brother [John Ryan, Jr.], who was taken with her, with their tomahawks ready to dispatch them if
they made any noise; the Indians observing the party to be too strong for them, let them pass, and
proceeded through the woods to the South Branch, passing the forts in the night, towards the Allegheny
Mountains; they killed several horses for their bells; and coming on the tracks of some of our scouting
parties, they were much afraid, and turned off through the most rugged mountains they could find, to
prevent being tracked, first tomahawking all the horses they had taken. After traveling twelve days they
had got on one of the south branches of the Monongahela; and expecting to be tomahawked the next day,
as she was quite exhausted, and unable to go much further (Indians murdered any captives who became
too ill or too exhausted to travel), she took a resolution with her brother, to attempt escape that night.

And accordingly being sent for firewood, as usual, they carried in several turns to camp, and,
under pretense of bringing more, they went into a laurel thicket, and hid themselves until the Indians
had given over pursuit of them. After traveling in the mountains for fifteen days, her brother perished
from hunger; and in five days afterwards, she got into Harness' Fort on the South Branch, almost starved
to death.

On August 3, 1773, Lord Fairfax gave Michael a lease to lot 49 West in South Branch Manor.
Michael's contribution to the Revolution was documented in Hampshire County, Court Booklet.
page two, of public service claims. He contributed 621 pound of beef at a price of seven pounds, fifteen
shillings, three pence. His daughter, Elizabeth Yoakum, donated 218 pounds of flour to the cause.

The Hampshire County tax rolls of 1782 indicated that Michael Harness was the owner of
twelve blacks. There were only three whites in the family at the time.

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323

Michael wrote his will in 1779, no day or month given. The original spelling has been preserved:
note the "d" and "t" substitutions which were also found in the spelling of Dieffenbach. His will was as
follows:

In tlie Name of God Amen. I Michael Ernest of the South Branch in the County of Hampshire, State of
VirgiTiifl, being in good Health at present, an Considering the uncertainty of human life, and that it is
Nesessary for all persons while the[y] have the happiness to Enjoy their Senses of Memory perfect to
Setle and dispose of their affairs in Such Manner as may prevend any dispute or Lawsuits after their
death amongst their Friends and Relation. I therefore to prevent the same as much as possible in my own
Family and dispose of my Estate in Maner Following. Viz.

First I recommant my Body after my Demise to the Earth horn whence I came, to be Buriet in a decent maner
and my Soxd unto my Heavenly Father, and it is my desire that all my funeral expenses, and other lawful!
debts be paid, as Sim as Convenient can be done after my demise.

Item I give and devise unto my beloved wife Elizabeth one third part of my plantation, Massauage or
Tenement, Ordgard and all belonging do it. Induring her life, as also Two Slaves one Negro Man named,
Manuel, and one wench named Rachel, to labour for her during hir Life, and if said wench should bear
any Children the one halfe of them to be my wifes Own for hir and hir Heirs forever, and after hir Disise
the above named Manuel and Rachel and the other halfe Increase of said Negroes Children to be returned
unto my son Jacob Harness to be his Own for him and his Heirs forever. And I give and devise also to my
beloved Wife the one third of all my Other Effects or Moveables and also hir thirds in the money left by
me to be her own forever.

Item I give Teoff and devise unto my youngest son Jacob Harness my plantation. Dwelling House. Baron,
Ordgard and all Utentsals of Husbandry and all the Household Furniture (my wifes part excepted) the
living Stock, as Also all my Slaves. Exsept one for Peter. In Short he is to have every thing left by me on
the plantation, and he is likewise: to have one equal part of the money left by me. and this is for the Good
Cause and Reason that I have Furnishet and Suployed my Elder sons with Land and other Necasaress
before in former Times... all to be his without any MoUastation forever.

Item I give and bequeath to my sou John Harness one equal part of the Money left by me for him and his Heirs
forever and no more

Item I give and bequeath to my son George Harness One Equal part in the money left by me for to be for his
share forever, and no more

Item I give and bequeath to my son Leonard Harness One part of the money left by me to be for his Share
forever, and no more

Item I give and bequeath to my son Peter Harness One Negro named Will as also one part of the money left by
me for his Share to be his Own for him and his Heirs forever.

Item I give and bequeath to my GranSon Michael Harness and his sister EKzabeth Robinson, one equal Share
of the money left be me to be divided amongst them for their part and no more.

Item I give and bequeath to my beloved Daughters Elisabeth Yoackam (&) and Barbara Zee (&) Likewise, and
Dorothea Hornbeck (&) and Margaretha Trumbo. Likewise each one of them to have an equal part or
Share in the money left by me. to be equally dividet amon^t all my Children above here Mentionet.

And Lastly. I do hereby Nominate & Apoint my son John Harness and my Son en Law Samuel Hornbeck
Whole and Sole Executors of this my last Will and Testament...

And I do hereby revoke and make Void all former Wills, declaring this to be my last Will & Testament,
and no other. In Witness whereof I hereunto Set my hand. Sign, and Seal this day one thousand Seven
hundred and Seventy Nine.

Signed Sealed and pupplishet

by the Testator in presence of us
Anthony Baker
Joseph Petty
Jacob Yoakum

'Si

The will was proved on March 8, 1785, by the oaths of Joseph Petty and Jacob Yoakum. Bond
was posted by the administrators, Jacob Yoakum and Daniel Tevirbough. Elizabeth Harness' will was
probated in 1802.

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The children of Johann Michael Ernest and Maria Elisabetha Dieffenbach were;

i. Coonrad Harness^. Born, circa 1724, in Stouchsburg, Lancaster Co., PA. Died.
1757, on the South Branch, Potomac River, Hampshire Co.. VA®. Burial in Fort
Harness Burial Ground, Hampshire Co., VA. He married Molly Yoakum, before
1757, probably the daughter of Philip Paul Yoakum..

Coonrat Harness appeared on a list dated August 18, 1748, of residents of the
Fairfax manor of Wappacomo. As Conrad Hoerner he and his father served on a
jury inquiring into the death of Samuel Decker by penknife.

On April 27, 1753, Coonrad and his father were appraisers of the estate of
Henry Thorn in Augusta County, Virginia. On March 22, 1753/4 Conrad Harness
qualified as Lieutenant of Foot in Augusta County.

The testimony of George Trumbo in the Draper Papers tells us that Coonrad
was shot under the chin and his wife and child were also killed as they were
returning from church. He noted they were not Lutherans.

Michael Harness was administrator of Conrad's estate. A bond of 200 pounds
was posted December 14, 1757, in Hampshire County, Virginia. Conrad's estate
was appraised by Thomas Parsons, George Lee and James (Tadle?). The estate was
large for a young man. It included household furnishings of: two tables, a chest,
two looking glasses, a pair of sheets and a table cloth, pewter, a spinning wheel, a
basket, a warming pan, a new iron, three pots, a warming pan and kettle, wooden
ware, knives and forks, a teakettle, old kettles and jugs, and a set of measures.
Many items of clothing were listed: two woman's gowns, four pettycoats, hnen.
cambrick, shirts and stockings, caps and aprons, a shift and aprons, black silk,
cahco for a quilt, and three gowns.

Livestock listed were: a steer and bull, two heffers, a black mare and colt, a
bay mare and two colts, one black horse and a gray, one pig, two calves, a black
mare, five mare, another black mare, a brown mare, and old gray mare, a red cow,
a brown horse, and four sows and pigs.

Other items of interest were carpenter's tools, a pair of plow irons, two saddles
and saddle bags, a tobacco box, 25 pounds of tallow, 600? pounds of "flower", 60?
gallons of rum, and cash.

ii. John Harness^J*^. Born, circa 1725, in Stouchsburg, Lancaster Co., PA. Died, 28
Apr 1810, in Hardy Co., VA^^. Tax Rolls: 1782, in Hampshire Co., VA. He
married^ Eunice Pettit^^, 1757.

From the testimony of George Yocum in the Draper Papers it is known that
John Harness was wounded in 1756 by Indians during the French and Indian Wars
at the Battle of the Trough. This battle was fought between pioneers of the South
Branch Valley and the Shawnee Indians who were led by Chief KiUbuck. All but
three of the whites were annihilated. Further testimony by George Trumbo was
that John Harness was shot in the hand at the time of the attack on Fort Bhzzard,
also known as the Harness Fort.

In Shenandoah Valley Pioneers and Their Descendants by Cartmell is the
following account as related by Dr. Charles A. Turley detailing John's activity
subsequent to an attack by KiUbuck and his warriors in which Mrs. Brake and
Mrs. Neff were carried away:

The former was Tomahawked and scalped. The latter escaped and gave the

alarm, and a body of men from "Buttermilk Fort" led by John Harness. The pursmt

led to the battle at The Trough.

Captain John Harness served the Revolutionary War effort. A list of names on
his company's rolls has survived showing he served for 56 days as the leader of his

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rangers receiving pay of 28 pounds. He also provided the cause with six hundred
pounds of beef valued at seven pounds, ten shillings and in February of 1781, one
hundred pounds of flour, and five casks.

Captain John Harness was an executor of the estate of Gaissbert Bogart
whose will was dated February 14, 1776, and proved May 12, 1778.

The Hampshire County tax roUs of 1782, indicated that there were fourteen
whites in the family of John Harness as well as two blacks.

The known children of John and Eunice Pettit Harness were:

i. George Harness. Born, 24 Jan 1759, South Branch Valley of Potomac
River, VA Died, 27 Aug 1816, Hardy Co., VA. Buried, Olivet Cemetery,
Moorefield, WVA. He married Rebecca Ann Casey, Hampshire Co., VA.

ii. Jemima Harness. Born, 17 Nov 1760, South Branch Valley of Potomac
River, VA Died, 24 Jan 1827. She married Wdliam Cunningham III
before 1794, Hampshire Co., VA.

iii. Adam Harness. Born, circa 1762, South Branch Valley of Potomac
River, VA Died, 16 Feb 1829. He married Elizabeth Baker in 1788.
Hardy Co., VA

iv. Rebecca Harness. Born, circa 1766, South Branch VaUey of Potomac
River, VA. Died, before 1810. She married John Cunningham.

V. John Harness. Born, circa 1768, South Branch Valley of Potomac

River, VA. Died, 4 Sep 1804. He married Hannah Inskeep, Apr 1791,

Hardy Co., VA

vi. Joseph Harness. Born, circa 1770, South Branch Valley of Potomac
River, VA. Died, circa 1821, Ross Co., OH. He married Rebecca
Williams, 22 Mar 1796, Hardy Co., VA

vii. Solomon Harness. Born, circa 1772, South Branch VaUey of Potomac
River, VA. He married Catherine Stump, 22 Mar 1796, Hardy Co., VA.

viii. Elizabeth Harness. Born, circa 1779, South Branch VaUey of Potomac
River, VA. She married Michael Welton, 29 Aug 1799, Hardy Co., VA.

ix. Hannah Harness. Born, 2 Dec 1783, South Branch VaUey of Potomac
River, VA. Died, after 1823. She married Henry Hull, circa 1801,
Hardy Co., VA.

X. Sarah V. Harness. Born, 2 Dec 1783, South Branch VaUey of Potomac
River, VA. Died, 12 Apr 1845. She married Isaac Cunningham, 5 Jun
1800, Hardy Co., VA.

ui. Jacob Harness®. Born, circa 1727, in Stouchsburg, Berks Co., PA Died, circa
1759, in South Branch VaUey of Potomac River, Hampshire Co., VA. Jacob
married first, Eunice Pettit, a niece of the wife of his brother, John, of the same
name. He married second, EUzabeth Rohrbaugh, 14 Oct 1801, in Hardy Co., VA.
Born, 26 Apr 1778. Died, 11 Jul 1858.

Jacob received his father's lease to lot 49 West, 249 acres, on December 23, 1780.
Jacob was also heir to his father's slaves, farm tools, livestock, and real property
aside from his mother's share which was to revert to him upon her death. The only
exceptions were a slave given to Peter and cash to other chUdren.

On August 10, 1784, Jacob purchased 202 acres from his brother, Leonard, on
Looney's Creek in Hampshire County.

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The children of Jacob and Eunice Pettit Harness were:

i. Mary Ann Harness. Born, 1 May 1790. Died, 28 Dec 1881. She
married George Fisher. Born, 1 Aug 1788. Died, 21 Nov 1864.

ii. Elizabeth Harness. She married Mr. Dill.

ill Sarah Harness. She married William Snodgrass in 1820.

The children of Jacob and Elizabeth Rohrbaugh Harness were:

iv. Eunice Harness. Born, 28 Jun 1803. Died, 8 Jun 1889. She married
Adam Harness in 1819. Born, 1780. Died, 19 Sep 1858.

V. Conrad Harness. Born, 27 Mar 1811. Died, 29 Mar 1898 in Cooper Co.,
MO. He married Elizabeth Tucker, 9 Apr 1835.

iv. Michael Harness®. Born, circa 1728, in Stouchsburg, Lancaster Co., PA Died,
1763, in Welton's Meadow, Hampshire Co., VA^®. Burial in Fort Harness Burial
Ground, Hampshire Co., VA^^. He married Catrina Westvaal, daughter of Jurie
Westvaal and Blandina de Wit. Christened, 17 Nov 1728, Kingston, Ulster Co.,
NY. Died, after 1804, Knox Co., IN.

The testimony of George Yocum in the Draper Papers related that Michael
Harness, Jr., was shot on the road when riding a horse from his father's place to
Vanmeter's Fort which was located twelve miles north of present Moorefield.
George Trumbo reported that Michael, Jr., was shot and scalped while drawing
wood at home.

The appraisal of the estate of Michael Harness, Jr., on June 11, 1765, produced a
lengthy lit of personal property. Livestock included: one bald Eagle Horse, one
black mare, black horse, one roane mare, one bay horse, one bay mare colt, one
brown colt, one white horse, a dark brown mare and colt, 16 head of sheep, 9 cows
and calves, 6 yearling calves, 14 head of cattle, and 14 head of hogs. Two slaves
were listed: a lad named Will, and a lad named Roger, valued at 60 pounds each.
Michael had a rifle gun, powder horn, and shot pouch. Among his tools were: an old
beaver trap, a silver hatch, a hand screw, a brewing kettle, 2 pitch forks, a
warming pan, 2 riddles (possibly used for separating grain from chaff), a set of
carpenter's tools, iron wedges, a dung fork, scythes, hackles (used to comb hemp or
flax), 2 chissels, hoes, a spreader, an old plow and plow irons, 4 beUs, and other
items.

Michael's home was furnished with: nine books, 2 old books and 2 bibles, 1
teapot, 2 cups and saucers, 2 cannisters, knives and forks, Sunday sort of pewter, 3
buckets and sundry sorts of wooden ware, 1 box iron and 1 flat iron, 4 iron pots and
2 trammels (a pot hook for a crane), iron tongs, 2 churns, 4 tubs, a pan, 1 table. 2
chairs, a grind stone, beds, bedding and bedstead, a bed and furniture, bedding
furniture and bedstead, 3 chests, box and basket, four tablecloths and 4 glass
bottles, 3 pairs of scissors, a weaver's loom and tackling, bed clothes and 5 hides, an
old spinning wheel, and other indecipherable items.

Cash was listed as 73 pounds, 5 shillings and 5 pence by the appraisers: Felix
Seymour, WOliam Cunningham, and John Westfall, the latter of whom could not
write. This appears to be an unusually large amount of prcperty for a young man.

The widow, Catrina, was administratrix of the estate which was settled on
February 12, 1782.

Michael's widow married Abraham Kuykendall, son of Jacob Kuykendall and
Sarah Westfall.

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The children of Michael and Catrina Westvall Harness were:

i. Michael Harness. Born, circa 1761. He married Catherine Pancake.

ii. Elizabeth Harness. She married Joseph Robinson, 1 Apr 1804.

ui. Sarah Harness. Born, circa 1763. She married Luke Decker.

iv. Isaac Harness. Born, circa 1764.

V. Elizabeth Harness®. Born, circa 1730, in Stouchsburg, Lancaster Co., PA^®. Died,
circa 1804, in South Branch Valley, Potomac River, Hardy Co., VA. She married^®
Philip Powell Yoakum^®, circa 1750, in Augusta Co., VA, now Hardy Co., WVA.

On February 10, 1781, Elizabeth Yoakum received one certificate for her
donation of 218 pounds of flour to the revolutionary cause. The tax rolls of 1782
indicated that Philip Yoakum was the owner of a slave.

The children of Philip Powell and Elizabeth Harness Yoakum were:

i. John Yoakum. Born, circa 1751, South Branch Valley of Potomac
River, Augusta Co., VA. Died, circa 1842. He married Magdalena Neff.

ii. Jacob Yoakum. Born, 10 Dec 1753, South Branch Valley of Potomac
River, Hampshire Co., VA. Died, 18 May 1838. He married the widow of
Solomon Welton who died in 1778, Mary Magdalena Stump.

iii. Elizabeth Yoakum. Born, circa 1758, South Branch VaUey of Potomac
River, Hampshire Co., VA.

iv. George Yoakum. Born, circa 1760, South Branch Valley of Potomac
River, Hampshire Co., VA.. He married a cousin, Catherine Harness,
daughter of Leonard Harness and Rachel Catherine Heath, 3 Mar
1796,

V, Catherine Yoakum. Born, circa 1764, South Branch Valley of Potomac
River, Hampshire Co., VA. She married Abraham Beasley.

vi. Phillip PoweU Yoakum. Born, circa 1768, South Branch Valley of
Potomac River, Hampshire Co., VA. Died, 2 Mar 1848. He married first,
Susanna, surname unknown. He married second, Elizabeth (Haddon).

vii. Michael Yoakum. Born, 26 May 1771, South Branch Valley of Potomac
River, Hampshire Co., VA. Died, 26 Nov 1854. He married Elizabeth
Stump, 25 May 1796, Hardy Co., VA.

viii. Barbara Yoakum. Born, circa 1775, South Branch VaUey of Potomac
River, Hampshire Co., VA. She married William Star.

vi. Barbara Rebecca Harness®. Born, 9 Jun 1732, in Stouchsburg, Lancaster Co., PA
Died, 14 Feb 1820, in MiUcreek, Randolph Co., VA. She married® Frederick
"Michael" See®, son of George Ludwig See and Margaret Tschudi, circa 1750.

Michael See was the owner of a slave and the father of seven children at the
time of the 1782 tax accessment in Hampshire County.

vii. Leonard Harness®. Born, 14 Apr 1734, in Stouchsburg, Lancaster Co., PA. Died,
1808, in Kaskaskia District, St. Clair Co., IL^*^. Tax rolls: 1782, in Hampshire Co.,
VA. Tax Rolls: 1784, in Hampshire Co., VA. He may have married Rachel
Catherine Heath®, circa 1758®.

Leonard took part in Dunsmore's War in 1774, which was considered the first
battle of the Revolution. He was in Stephen Ashby's company.

On April 13, 1778, Leonard Harness was leased two tracts by Adam Harness
and Abraham and Catherine KuykendaU as recorded in Hampshire County Deed
Book 4, pages 202-203. 202 acres of this prq^erty had been purchased by Michael
Harness, Jr., from David Craig about 1762, before his death the foUowing year.

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Leonard Harness sold Daniel Richardson 140 acres on the South Branch on
November 4, 1780. On August 10, 1784, he sold his brother, Jacob, 202 acres on
Looney's Creek in Hampshire County, a portion of his 1778 lease.

On December 5, 1788, Leonard was granted 89 acres a? recorded in Northern
Neck Land Grants Book T, page 256. Page 246 of the same volume recorded a grant
of 216 acres on the North Fork of Luney's Creek including the Widow Hawk's
improvement.

Leonard settled his family in St. Clair County, presently Monroe County.
Illinois. He served in the militia of Prairie DuPont, St. Clair County, Illinois, and
obtained a militia land grant for this service which occurred some time between
1783 and 1790.

The tax rolls of 1784 indicated five children in the family. The children of
Leonard and Rachel Catherine Heath Harness were.

i. Rebecca Harness. Born, circa 1760. Died, circa 1763. Killed by
Indians.

ti. Catherine Harness. Born, circa 1766, South Branch Valley of Potomac
River, Hampshire Co., VA. She married a cousin, George Yoakum, son
nf Philip Powell Yoakum and Elizabeth Harness, 3 Mar 1796.
tii. Elizabeth Harness. Born, circa 1772. She married Steven Terry,
iv. Dorothy A. Harness. Born, circa 1779.

V. Sally Harness. Born, circa 1783. She married John Shehan, 12 Jul

1810.

vi. Jacob Harness. Born, circa 1786.

vii. Polly Harness. Born, circa 1791.

viii. Joseph Harness. Born, 31 Jul 1793. Died, 25 Nov 1881.

viii. Adam Harness^®. Born, circa 1736, in Stouchsburg, Lancaster Co., PA. Died,
circa 1759, in South Branch Valley of Potomac River, Hampshire Co., VA^®.
Buried in Fort Harness Burial Ground, Hampshire Co., VA.

The testimony of George Trumbo, in the Draper Papers, previously quoted,
was that Adam was cutting hay at the time, and the Indians chased and caught
him three times before killing him.

Michael Harness, Sr., was administrator of his son's estate. Michael Harness,
Jr. and Sr. and Henry Lan???, posted 200 pounds bond at Hampshire Court on
February 14, 1759, the same date as that posted for Jacob Harness. The signatures
to this document are interesting in that they make it possible to compare the
signatures of father and son, Michael, Senior's mark was ME, for Michael Ernest.

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ix. Peter Harness^. Born, circa 1738, in Pennsylvania, or Virginia. Died, 21 Feb
1825, in Fayette Co., OH^°. Tax Rolls: 1782, in Hampshire Co., VA; 6 whites. 1
black. He married® Susan Vause®, circa 1767, in Hampshire Co., VA.

Peter leased 232 acres on the South Branch in Hampshire County, Virginia,
from his brother-in-law and sister, Andrew and Margaret Harness Trumbo, on
August 22, 1781. The 1782 tax rolls indicated that there were six whites in the
household as well as one slave.

The children of Peter and Susan Vause Harness were:

i. George W. Harness. Born, circa 1768. Died, 18 Jan 1896, Cass Co., IN.
He married Harriet Sowards, 1 Apr 1815, Fayette Co., OH.

ii. John Harness. Born, circa 1769. Died, circa 1818. He married Elinder
Troutwine.

iii. Arthur Harness. Born, circa 1770. Died, circa 1828. He married Betty
Hurless.

iv. Peter Harness. Born, circa 1772. Died, circa 1852. He married Grace
O’Connor.

V. Margaret Harness. Born, circa 1774. She married Charles Wilson.

vi. Sarah Harness. Born, circa 1776. She married Abraham Smith. 9 Mar
1802.

vii. Susannah Harness. Born, circa 1778. She married Lewis Sowards.

viii. Adam Harness. Born, circa 1780. He married Susanna Rose.

ix. Michael Harness. Born, circa 1783. He married Nancy Spahr.

X. Jacob Harness. Born, 3 Apr 1785. Died, 6 Apr 1840. He married

Christinia Smith.

Pc^sibly two other children, William and Ehzabeth Harness.

X. George Harness^^. Born, 2 Jan 1742/3, in South Branch Valley of Potomac River.
Augusta Co., VA22. Birth(2): 2 Jan 1739/0. Died, 7 Apr 1823, in Hardy Co., VA^®.
Burial in Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield, Hardy Co., WVA. Tax Rolls: 1782 and 1784.
in Hampshire Co., VA. Tax RoUs: 1790, in Hampshire Co., VA. He married®
Elizabeth Ann Yoakum^^, daughter of George Yoakum and Catherine
Vanderpool, Augusta Co., VA. Born, 1743. Died, 2 Mar 1815.

George Harness owned lot 51 west on the South Branch. In 1777 George
Harness was granted a tract in Hampshhe County by S. Kuykendall and Adam
Harness as recorded in Deed Book 4, pages 208-9.

George Harness provided five hundred pounds of beef to the armies of the
Revolution for which he was owed six pounds, five shillings, as recorded in Public
Service records.

At the time of the 1782 census, George was the owner of two blacks. There
were six whites in the family at the time. By 1790 the tax rolls indicated there were
six whites in the family, one dwelling and two other buildings.

On June 24, 1793, George was issued a warrant for 12,390 acres. The survey
was made on October 15, 1795, of an enormous tract on the South Branch at the
conjunction of North Mill Creek containing 11,000 acres. The property was on the
line that divided Hardy and Pendleton Counties.

The children of George and Ehzabeth Ann Yoakum were:

i. George Harness.

ii. Parmeha Harness. She married Abraham Carper.

hi. Ehzabeth Harness. Born, circa 1770. Hampshire Co., VA. She married
Jacob Hutton, before 1823, Hardy Co., VA.

iv. Dorothy Harness. She married George Renick, before 1823, Hardy Co.,
VA.

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V. Adam Harness. Born, circa 1780, Hampshire Co. VA. Died. 19 Sep
1858, Hardy Co., VA. Buried Olivet Cemetery, Moorefield, Hardy Co.,
WVA. He married a cousin, Eunice Harness, daughter of Jacob
Harness and Elizabeth Rohrabaugh. 1819, Hardy Co., VA.

vi. Martha Harness. She married Mr. Renick, before 1823. Hardy Co..

VA

vii. Mary Harness. She married John Van Meter.

xi. Dorothy "Dolly" Harness^. Baptized, 9 Oct 1743, on South Branch Valley of
Potomac River, Augusta Co., VA. by Pastor John Casper Stoever. Died, circa 1794.
in Kentucky. She married^^ Samuel Hornback®, son of Johannes Hornbeck and
Orseltjen "Urseije" Westbroek in Augusta Co., VA.

TTiis family has been treated in detail in the Hornback chapter.

xii. Jacob Harness^®. Born, circa 1748, in South Branch Valley of Potomac River.
Augusta Co., VA2®. Died, circa 1836^®. He married®, first, Eunice Pettice®, circa
1789. He married®, second, Elizabeth Rohrabough®, daughter of John
Rohrabough, 14 Oct 1801, in Hardy Co., VA.

Jacob Harness, the second son of that name, may have adopted the name
Jacob after the death of his brother in 1759, the family strongly wanting a child of
that name. The only other possibility for a second Jacob in the Harness family
would be that the Jacob Harness who died in 1759 and whose estate papers were
signed by Michael Harness, Jr. and Sr., was not a son of Michael, Sr., but of some
other relationship.

Jacob Harness was deeded 249 acres on South Branch by his father on
December 23, 1780, as recorded in Hampshire County Deed Book 5, page 158. His
brother, Leonard, deeded him 202 acres on Looney’s Creek on August 10. 1784.
recorded in Deed Book 6, page 144.

The children of Jacob and Eunice Pettice Harness were:

i. Mary Ann Harness. Born, 1 May 1790, Hardy Co., VA. Died. 28 Dec
1881. She married George Fisher.

ii. Elizabeth Harness. She married Mr. Dill.

iii. Sarah Harness. She married WUliam Snodgrass, 1820, in Hardy Co..
VA.

The children of Jacob and Elizabeth Rohrabough Harness were:

iv. Eunice Harness. Born, 28 Jun 1803, Hardy Co., VA. Died, 8 Jun 1880,
Hardy Co., VA She married a cousin, Adam Harness, son of George
Harness and Elizabeth Ann Yoakum, 1819, Hardy Co., VA.

v. Conrad Harness. Born, 27 Mar 1811, Hardy Co., VA. Died, 29 Mar
1898, Cocper Co., MO. He married Elizabeth Tucker, 9 Apr 1835.

xiii. Margaretha Katherine "Grate" Harness^”^. Born, 16 May 1749, in South Branch
Valley of Potomac River, Hardy Co., VA. Died, 15 Oct 1827, in Wyoming, Bourbon
Co., (Bath Co.), KY. She married^® Andrew "Andy" Trumbo^®, son of H. Jacob and
Mary Trumbo, 22 Apr 1768, in Augusta Co., VA. Marriage(2): 22 Apr 1769.

This family has been treated in detail in the Trumbo chapter.

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331

Second Generation

2. Ludwig Brnst^ Herner/Hoerner. Born in Unter Owisheim, Wurttemberg. Died, 1710, probably
in Hudson River Valley, NY^®. Immigration: 1710, at New York^^.

The homeland of the Herner family is believed to have been Unter Owisheim in the Kingdom of
Wurttemberg. The surname was spelled variously as Hoerner, Horner, Herner, Herners, and etc. It
became Anglicized as Harness. Ernst was Anglicized as Ernest.

Ludwig Ernst Herner, appeared on a list of persons who had received subsistence in the Hudson
I^ver settlements from their landing between the years 1710 and September of 1712. The Herner family
was in debt to the British government for this aid. On July 1, 1710, Ludwig Ernst Herner was listed as
head of a family with four persons over ten and one under. On August 4, 1710, he appeared again as
head of the family. It would seem therefore that Ernst died between August 4th and October 4th of 1710
as Ludwig's young son, Johann Conrad Mattheus Horner, was named head of the family on the latter
date.

The children of Ludwig Ernst Herner were:

i. Anna Margaretha Herner. Born, Unter-Owisheim, Wurttemberg. She married
Johannes Keyser, son of Maria Keyser, 5 Sep 1710, in the West Camp Lutheran
Church, (Hurley), NY^^.

Both Anna and Johannes were immigrants in 1710. Johannes volunteered as a
soldier to invade French Canada. He pledged allegiance to his new homeland in
1715. The family removed to the Schoharie Valley by the fall of 1712. When the
families were told they must pay for their land or leave, they resettled at Stone
Arabia in present day Mohawk Valley, Montgomery County, New York. Johannes
was a trustee of the Stone Arabia Lutheran Church. In 1763 he was a freeholder.

The children of Johannes and Anna Margareta Herner Keyser were:

i. Bernhard "Barend" Keyser. Born, circa 1712, New York. Died,

13 Nov 1716, New York.

ii. Anna Margaretha Keyser. Born, 13 Nov 1716, New York.

iii. Christina Keyser.

iv. Maria Keyser. She married Peter Nicolaus Sommer, 16 May 1744,
Schoharie Valley, New Ansburg, NY.

V. infant Keyser.

vi. (Elisabetha) Barbara Keyser.

vii. Johann Michael Keyser. He married Dorothea Elisabetha Jung.

viii. Elisabetha Keyser.

ix. Johann Georg Keyser.

X. Johannes Keyser. He married Anna Margaretha Crems, 6 Nov 1759.

Stone Arabia, Albany Co., NY.

ii. Johann Conrad Mattheus^ Herner. Born, circa 1695.

Fifteen year old Conrad Mattheus Herner was named head of the family of three
persons over ten and one child under ten years of age on October 4, 1710.

The New York Council of 20 June 1710 ordered the following:

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There haveing beene severaU Proposalls made for the takeing many of the
Palatine Children for a Terme of Yeares and there being many Orphans who are
unable to take care of themselves to work, and many who by sickness are Rendered
uncapable of doeing any service for some time and in that condition would be a great
e3q>ence and there being noe Prospect of Settleing them this sumer by reason its soe
much advanced His Excellency does appoint Doctor Staats & Mr Van Dam or either
of them to take such Proposalls for Placing out the Orphans and other Children
whose Parents have a numberous ffamily Entring into an Instrument in Writing to
Cloath Victuall and use them well and to deliver them to the Government when
called for.

Persuant to this order John Coenrt Mat. Horner, aged 15, an orphan, was
bound to Enoch Ffreeland of New York on November 23, 1710.

1 iii. Johann Michael Ernest Harness.

Fort Harness, Fisher, Hardy County, West Virginia
Stone portion is part of the original chimney of the fort.

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Notes and References

^ Clara McCormack Sage and Laura Sage Jones, Early Records of Hampshire County, Virginia,
1939, 975.41/H88: Conrad W. Feltner, The Trumbo Family, 1974; Harold Duncan Harness, A
Glimpse of the Past, Gateway, Baltimore, MD, 1983; Benjamin F. Van Meter, Genealogies and
Sketches of Some Old Families, Morton, Louisville, KY, 1901, pp. 171-173.

2 Testimony of grandson, George A. Trumbo.

^ Will dated: 1799; will proved: March 8, 1785; Book I, p. 18.

^ Newspaper clipping of inhabitants of present Hardy and Grant Counties.

® Henry Z. Jones, Jr., The Palatine Families of New York, Universal City, CA, 1985, in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA.

® The Palantine Immigrant, Palatine to America, Upper Arlington, OH, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA, Vol. Ill, No. 2, p. 87, near present Middlesburg in Schoharie Co..
NY.

Sponsor: Maria Elisabeth Dieffenbach.

® Harness.

® Inventory: May 1 1, 1763; whole family killed and scalped by Indians.

Intentionally omitted.

Wm proved: June 12, 1810; inventory: March 12, 1811.

Harness; probable father, Jacob Pettit.

Appraisal: Jan. 21 & 22, 1765; killed by Indians.

No longer extant.

Mary Lee Keister Talbot, The Dyer Settlement, in custody of DAR Library, Washington D.C., p.
12; aged eleven in spring of 1738.

Van Meter.

Letter of administration: July 4, 1808.

Harness; Van Meter.

Bond and inventory: February 14, 1759; killed and scalped by Indians.

Will probated: February 21, 1825.

Harness, p. 127.

22 Harold Duncan Harness, A Glimpse of the Past, Gateway, Baltimore, MD, 1983, p. 127.

23 wm dated: March 7, 1823; will proved: May 13, 1823.

2*1 Harness; Mrs. Ralph H. Sayre and Duffy C. Hornbeck, Sr., Warnaar Hornbeck Descendants,
McClain, Parsons, W.VA, 1977.

23 Harness.

26 Ibid., p. 129.

2”^ Feltner; Harness; Van Meter.

28 Feltner.

2® Ibid. ; Harness.

86 Son was orphaned as of November 23, 1710.

81 Walter Allen Knittle, Early Eighteenth Century Palatine Emigration, Gen. Pub. Co., Baltimore,
1965, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 282.

82 Henry Z. Jones, Jr., The Palatine Families of New York, Universal City, CA, 1985, in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 440; West Camp Lutheran Churchbook.

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Chapter XVII

THE HASTINGS FAMILY

The Hastings families originated in England. Thomas Hastings was the earhest known of that
name in America appearing in New England in the year 1635. Members of the family were
shipwrights. Thomas may have been the father of Henry Hastings who was a land-owner on the
Delaware twelve miles above the site of Philadelphia. The name, Joshua Hastings, was found as early
as September 12, 1682, when he served on a grand jury in Chester County, Pennsylvania, with his
brother, John. He received 1,000 acres from William Penn on October 11, 1681, after his emigration
from Swarford County of Oxon Yeom, England. He was of the Quaker faith. He died on March 7, 1724.
in Philadelphia. He and his wife, Elizabeth, had four known children, but no male descendants are
known to exist.

Some researchers believe that our Joshua Hastings was the son of John Hastings who wrote his
will on April 1 1736. The wiU was proved the following January, 1736/7. His wife was named Sarah.
Guardians of his three children, Joshua, John, and Elizabeth, were Samuel Hastings and James
Parroch.

The following material also includes Edgerton families. The Edgerton family in America was
also of the Quaker faith. The author of Meet the Edgertons, J. Howard Binns, was unable to trace
American Ec^ertons to Europe although he found a number of Egerton families in England. He related
"an old family tradition that our first known American Edgerton ancestor was the grandson or heir of
English nobility who, on account of marrying a Quaker miss, so disgraced his family that he was
thereupon disowned and disinherited by them."

We now continue with the ancestry of Sarah Hastings who married Jacob Page.

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First Generation

1. Sarah^ Hastings (Joshua^, John®). Born in Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. Resided: 24 Sep
1779, near Great Contentnea Monthly Meeting, Dobbs Co., NC.

Sarah married, first, Jacob Page, son of John Page , Jr. and Elizabeth Busby, Jan 1786, in
Wayne Co., NC^. Born, before 1739, in Bertie Co., NC. Died, Oct 1789, in Wayne Co., NC^.
Occupation: planter. She married, second, Mr. Hayes, Jan 1800 in Randolph Co., NC'^.

See the Page chapter for many details regarding Sarah and Jacob Page. The only child of Jacob
and Sarah Hastings Page was:

i. Mary Page. Born, 5 Nov 1787, in Randolph Co., NC^. Died, 6 Oct 1844, in Des
Moines Co., lA^. Buried in Elliott Cem., Union Twp., Des Moines Co.. lA®. She
married Samuel E. Elliott, 10 Sep 1805, in Randolph Co., NC®. This family is
discussed in the Elliott chapter.

Second Generation

2. Joshua^ Hastings (John®). Born, 17 Feb 1734/5, in Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia®. Died, 2
Jun 1816, in West Grove, Wayne Co., IN®. Buried in Friends Cem., West Grove, Wayne Co., IN.
Resided: 24 Sep 1779, near Great Contentnea Monthly Meeting, Dobbs County, (Wayne Co.), NC.

3. Joshua married first, Ann^ Edgerton (Thomas®), 13 May 1758, in Swedes' Church,
Philadelphia, PA®. Born, 18 Mar 1738/9, in Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia®. Died, 31 Jul 1789, in
Wayne Co., NC. Resided: 24 Sep 1779, near Great Contentnea Monthly Meeting, Dobbs County,
(Wayne Co.), NC. Joshua married, second, Ann Pearson, daughter of Peter Pearson and Ann
Morgan, 16 Jun 1790, at Great Contentnea Monthly Meeting, Wayne Co., NC^®. Died, 21 Jan 1851^^.

On May 13, 1758, Joshua Hastings married Ann Edgerton in Old Swede’s Church, at Wicaco
near Philadelphia. This large edifice, which had replaced an earlier structure of logs, was also known as
Gloria Dei Church. It was constructed at a cost of 400 pounds by a Swedish Colony which came to the
Delaware River in 1636. The church was begun on May 28, 1698 and was dedicated on July 2, 1700.
The edifice built in 1700 was sold to a brewer, and another church was built at Wicaco.

The Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, where Ann's parents had transferred in 1749 and Joshua
himself was a member, recorded that Joshua and Ann were condemned for marrying contrary to
discipline. Despite this censure the couple remained members of the congregation, and on September
24, 1779, they and their seven children were granted a certificate of transfer to Great Contentnea
Monthly Meeting in Dobbs County, North Carolina. This area had become Wayne County when it was
formed that same year from Dobbs County.

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The men's records of Great Contentnea prior to 1814 were lost, but the women's records of
Contentnea Monthly Meeting recorded the receipt of the transfer on December 1, 1779 of Ann Hastings
and her four daughters. This gap in dates informs us that nearly three months had elapsed in making
the journey from Pennsylvania to North Carolina.

Easter, daughter of Joshua and Ann, was dismissed for marrying out of unity in 1783 as was
their daughter, Sarah, who married Jacob Page in 1786. Ann’s death was recorded as having occurred
on July 31, 1789. Joshua was married a second time to Ann Pearson on June 16, 1790, at Great
Contentnea Meeting House. The following were the vows exchanged:

And the said Joshua Hastings taldng the said Ann Pearson by the hand did declare as follows: "I
take this my friend Ann Pearson to be my wife promising through Divine assistance to be unto her a true
and loving husband until death separate us." And then the said Ann Pearson having John Hastings by the
hand did declare in the like manner. "I take this my friend Joshua Hastings to be my husband promising
through Divine assistance to be unto bim a true and loving wife until death separate us."

Attending this marriage were Joshua and Ann's children: Joshua Hastings, Jur., William
Hastings, Joseph Hastings, Sarah Page, and Esther (Easter) Saint. Daughters Mary and Ann Hastings
did not sign the marriage certificate.

Back Creek Monthly Meeting in Randolph County, to the west of Wayne County in central
North Carolina, recorded the transfer of Joshua and his second wife, Ann, from Contentnea by a
certificate dated November 11, 1797. The date of receival was December 30, 1797. Ann and her
daughter, Sarah Hastings Page, and granddaughter, Mary, were received on the same day. Her son.

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William, and daughter-in-law, Sarah Evans, were other members of this congregation. Her son. Joseph,
was dismissed for marrying out of unity in 1804 as were her daughter, Mary Hastings Page Hayes, and
granddaughter, Mary Page Elliott, who married in 1805.

On March 30, 1797/8, as recorded in Wayne County, North Carolina Deed Book 5E, page 548.
Jcshua and Ann Hastings and Beanoni Pearson, jointly sold 100 acres fomerly granted to Benjamin
Sharred, deceased, to Joel Bryan.

On July 29, 1815, the Hastings family again received certificates of transfer, this time to White
Water Monthly Meeting in Wayne County, Indiana. Joshua lived less than a year after this journey was
undertaken, dying on June 21, 1816.

Joshua served as executor for James Musgrave.

The children of Joshua and Ann E<^erton Hastings were:

1

i. Sarah^ Hastings.

ii. Easter Hastings. Born in Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. Died, circa 1785, in
Wayne Co., NC. Resided: 24 Sep 1779, near Great Contentnea Monthly Meeting,
Dobbs County, (Wayne Co.), NC. She married Richard Cox®, son of Thomas Cox
and Phoebe Fellows, 14 Oct 1780, at Great Contentnea Monthly Meeting, Dobbs
County, (Wayne Co.), NC.

Di. Ann Hastings. Born in Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. Resided: 24 Sep 1779.
near Great Contentnea Monthly Meeting, Dobbs County, (Wayne Co.), NC^®.

iv. Joshua Hastings. Born in Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. Resided, 27 Jul 1815,
in White Water, Wayne Co., In. Resided: 24 Sep 1779, near Great Contentnea
Monthly Meeting, Dobbs County, (Wayne Co.), NC^^.

V. William Hastings. Born, 31 Jan 1773, in Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. Died.
30 Aug 1845, in White Water, Wayne Co., In. Burial: 1845, in West Grove Cem.,
Wayne Co., IN. Resided: 24 Sep 1779, near Great Contentnea Monthly Meetomg,
Dobbs County, (Wayne Co.), NC^^. He married Sarah Evans, 9 Feb 1798, in
Stokes Co., NC.

vi. Mary Hastings. Born in Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. Resided: 24 Sep 1779,
near Great Contentnea Monthly Meeting, Dobbs County, (Wayne Co.), NC. She
married John Hinshaw, son of Thomas Hinshaw and Rebecca Marshall, 18 Feb
1808, in Randolph Co., NC^^.

vii. Joseph Hastings. Born, before 1779, in Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia.
Resided: 24 Sep 1779, near Great Contentnea Monthly Meeting, Dobbs County,
(Wayne Co.), NC^*^. He married Elizabeth Harvey, daughter of Michael Harvey.
26 Apr 1807, in Randolph Co., NC^®.

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Third Generation

4. John^ Hastings. Born, circa 1700, in
Dublin, Ireland. Died, 23 Aug 1763, in
Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA^®.

Joshua married Sarah^ Powell, 5
Aug 1734, in Christ Church, Philadelphia,
PA.

Joshua and Sarah Powell Hastings
had a son:

2 i. Joshua^ Hastings.

Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

5. Thomas^ Edgerton. Born, before 1710, in County Wexford, Ireland. Died, 1768, in
Haddonfield, Gloucester Co., NJ^®.

Thomas married, first, Sarah Stephens^*^, daughter of Robert and Ehzabeth Stephens, 20 Oct
1733, in Newton, Gloucester Co., NJ^^. Born, 1708. Died, before 1738. in Newton Twp.. Gloucester
Co., NJ^^. Immigration; circa 1730, in Gloucester Co., NJ, from Ireland.

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Thomas married second, Mrs. Esther® Bate, 1738, in Haddonfield, Gloucester Co., NJ^®. Died,
19 Dec 1760, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA^®.

Thomas Edgerton of CoUedine, Ireland, applied to the Haddonfield, New Jersey, Monthly
Meeting of Friends to marry Sarah Stephens in 1733. Before the marriage could take place a Certificate
of Transfer was required from the CoUedine Meeting in Wexford County, Ireland. The marriage took
place on 10-20-1733, December 20, 1733.

Sarah Stephens Edgerton was a cousin of Grace Varman who married Joseph Edgerton of
Newton, Gloucester County, New Jersey, in Leacock Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, in
1742. Joseph Ec^erton was probably a younger brother of Thomas. Another probable brother was
WUliam Edgerton who signed Thomas' marriage certificate. Thomas Edgerton, Jr., whose mother,
Sarah Stephens Edgerton had died before 1738, was caUed cousin, meaning nephew, in the wills of his
"Stephens uncles."

The witnesses to the marriage of Thomas Edgerton and Sarah Stephens were Elizabeth and
Robert Stephens, who signed in the usual place for the bride’s parents, Katherine Stephens, James
Stephens, Samuel Stephens, and Mary Stephens as weU as William E«^erton were other witnesses.

Thomas married his second wife, Mrs. Esther Bates, in 1738. She was a widow with children,
however, Ann E(^erton could not have been one of these children as she was born after their marriage.
There is no proof that Ann Ec^erton was the daughter of Thomas Edgerton; however, her second
daughter was named, Easter Hasting, probably for her mother, Esther Bate. The author of Meet the
Edgertons reported that Thomas Edgerton and Esther Bate had a daughter named Hannah. She is not
known to have married, but it seems probable that Hannah was the Ann who married Joshua Hastings.

Thomas and Esther Edgerton received a transfer from Haddonfield Monthly Meeting to
Philadelphia Monthly Meeting on June 30, 1749. Thomas was dismissed from the Philadelphia Monthly
Meeting on February 28, 1759/60.

Thomas became a tenant in the "upper house and lot" of the widow, Elizabeth Estaugh, as
known from her wiU dated November 30, 1761. Elizabeth and John Estaugh had witnessed the first
marriage of Thomas Edgerton. Thomas died in Haddonfield in 1768.

Thomas and Sarah Stephens E%erton had a son:

i. Thomas^ Edgerton. Born, circa 1735, in Haddonfield, Gloucester Co., NJ^®. Died,
24 Apr 1794, in Wayne Co., NC^"^. He married, first, Elizabeth Saint, 27 Apr
1759, in Haddonfield, Gloucester Co., NJ. He married, second, Sarah Cox,
daughter of Thomas Cox and Phoebe Fellows, 21 May 1778, in Dobbs Co., NC,
home Richard Cox, on Neuse River^®.

Thomas and Elizabeth Saint Edgerton were censured for marrying out of
unity. They wrote the following apology to the Haddonfield Monthly Meeting in
New Jersey:

To ye monthily Meeting held at Haddonfield ye lOth of ye llth mo, 1760,
Loving frda We Ye Subscribers for want of Due regard to ye rxiles Established
amongst frds have gone out in our marriage contrary thereto & ye present Trouble of
mind at our Disunited State Engages us to offer this as our Sincere acknowledgement
Earnestly Desiring to be received into unity again.

Thomas Edgerton
Elizabeth Edgerton

Thomas and Elizabeth lived in Haddonfield until her death in 1775. They had
five children born there. Thomas was transferred on September 8, 1777, to
Contentnea Monthly Meeting, North Carolina.

At that location Thomas married Sarah Cox on May 21, 1778. An additional
five children were born to Thomas and his second wife. He died in Wayne County
on April 24, 1794.

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The children of Thomas and Mrs. Esther Bate Edgerton were:

3 ii. Hannah (Ann?) Edgerton.

iii. Wilham Edgerton. Died, before 1800. He married Tabitha Henston/Heuson. 22
Jun 1775, in Haddonfield Monthly Meeting, Gloucester Co., NJ.

Notes and References

^ Sarah dismissed from Contentnea Monthly Meeting, Feb 1, 1786, for marrying out of unity.

2 Will dated: April 26, 1789; will proved: October, 1789.

^ Date on tombstone.

^ Name on deed dated January 1, 1842, Burlington, Des Moines Co., Iowa.

^ Section 7.

^ Randolph County Marriage Bonds from Fees & Fines Book.

Dismissed from Back Creek MM, 25 Jan 1800, marrying out of unity.

* Intentionally omitted.

9 Judith Whipple, Cox Family History, R929.2-C877-12, in custody of Los Angeles Public Library, Los
Angeles, CA.

Transferred 1798 to Back Creek Monthly Meeting to Randolph Co., NC; transferred 29 Jul 1815 to Wayne
Co., IN.

11 Transferred 30 Dec 1797 to Back Creek, Randolph Co., NC; transferred 27 Jul 1815 to Wayne Co., IN.

12 Transferred 8 Nov 1800 to Back Creek, Randolph Co., NC; transferred 31 Jan 1807 to Miami Monthly
Meeting, OH.

1^ Sureties: Joshua Lamb and Michael Harvey.

14 Transferred 27 Jan 1798 to Back Creek, Randolph Co, NC; transferred 24 Apr 1807 to Miami Monthly
Meeting, OH.

1^ Surities: Joshua Lamb and Michael Harvey.

1^ Wimesses: Joshua Hastings, Jr., Sarah Page, Wm. Hastings.

12 Great Contentnea records.

1* Records of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting.

1^ J. Howard Binns, Meet the Edgertons, Richmond, IN: 1970, p. 1.

20 Parents not proved.

21 Marriage certificate of Thomas Edgerton and Sarah Stephens, Binns, p. 5.

22 lbid.,p. 152.

22 Ibid., p. 4.

24 Will dated: November 9, 1793; codocil dated: April 6, 1794.

25 Binns, p. 153.

2® Records of the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting.

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THE HORNBACK FAMILY

The Centraal Bureau Voor Genealogie of the Netherlands has searched its collections and
believes that Joos van Hoornbeecke and his wife, Sara Warnaar, who were married in 1635 in
Amsterdam, were the parents of Warnaar van Hoornbeeck, our earli^t ancestor in the New World.
Although no baptism was recorded for Warnaar in the Amsterdam parish, it would appear that Joos
and Sarah gave the very rare name of Warnaar to their son in honor of Sarah's father, Warnaar. The
family of Joos van Hoornbeecke apparently left Amsterdam before the birth of Warnaar and after the
birth of their second child, Jacob, in 1637/8.

The Hoornbeeck family first appeared in America in present day New York State then known as
New Netherland. In 1609 Henry Hudson explored one hundred fifty miles up the Hudson River near
the present site of Albany. In the year 1614 the Dutch East India Company established a trading post at
Albany and produced a map of the area in which the word, Esopus, appeared in an area on the east side
of the Hudson at about the latitude of present Catskill, about halfway between present Kingston and
Albany. The area was inhabited by the Waroneck Indian tribe.

The earliest permanent settlement by the Dutch in America was sponsored by the Dutch West
India Company at New Orange, present day Albany, established in 1624 by eighteen families as a fur
trading post. In 1626 Peter Minuit purchased Manhattan Island and set up a fort at the lower end of
the island, the settlement being known as New Amsterdam. In 1629 the Patroon Kilian van Rensselaer
developed an estate near present Albany, leasing the land to colonists and controlling the residents like
a feudal lord. The residents had to use his mills, sell their goods to him, and buy hunting and fishing
licenses from him. During these early years peace with the Indians was very uneasy. The first
destructive Indian War was in 1644/45. There being no fort for protection, inhabitants fled to New
Orange for security. By 1652 sixty or seventy settlers, many having come from Rensselaerwyck,
inhabited the Esopus Valley area where they could own independent farms called bouweries. The
village that was established at Esopus was called Wiltwyck.

In September of 1655 settlers in Wyltwyck and other small outlying settlements again were
attacked by Indians. They abandoned their crops and fled to the fort at New Amsterdam. Because of
continued Indian activity, in 1658 Wyltwyck settlers built their own stockade with a garrison of fifty
men for its defense. On September 1, 1659, still another war began with the Indians burning houses,
barns, cornstacks, and killing farm animals and settlers as well as taking prisoners. The terrified
Esopus settlers were under siege in their new fort for three weeks. A peace treaty was concluded in the
spring of 1660 by Governor Stuyvesant who promised presents to the Indians. On June 7, 1663, after
two years of peace during which the town of New Dorp was established, the treaty was broken. The
attack was provoked by the failure of Governor Stuyvesant to provide the Indians the promised
presents. There was severe property damage and a heavy loss of life in this attack. Captives, nearly ail
women and children, were taken and held at the Indian fort located on Indian Hill on what became the
homestead prcperty of John C. Hoornbeek. New Dorp was completely destroyed. Governor Stuyvesant
ordered that no one was to leave the stockade without military escort, an order violated by many

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residents including Waarnar van Hcwrnbeeck. A new peace treaty was concluded on May 15, 1664,
after the return of the captives.

A few months later on September 8, 1664, the English seized New Amsterdam and took
possession of the entire area renaming New Amsterdam, New York; Wiltwyck, Kingston; New Orange,
Albany; and New Dorp, Hurley. Hurley and Wawarsing, like other "towns" in New York, were more
like townships and included several villages and outlying farms. Adjoining Hurley were Marbletown
and Rochester, other "towns" in Ulster County, New York. References to Rochester in Kingston
marriage and birth records referred to the "town" of Rochester in Ulster County.

Despite the political turmod and periodic Indian troubles, in times of peace the settlers of
Escpus were a good-natured and merry people. Due to their habits of industry and thrift, food was
plentifial from crqps of grain, flax, potatoes, onions, squash, cabbage, apples, pumpkin, and nuts. Hard
cider, beer, brandy, cattle, sheep, hogs, and wild game of turkey, deer, and bear were aU available.
Thatched roofed cottages were snug, and stone houses later replaced the original dwellings. Every man
had his pipe and tobacco. The Dutch made Christmas a merry celebration in contrast to the New
England Puritans who failed to observe the day. New Year was celebrated with a parade and feasting.

Religious services, christenings and marriages, were held and/or recorded at the Old Dutch
Church at Wiltwyck (Kingston) beginning in 1660. These records were excellent and of great help in
establishing genealogical lines, particularly because the Dutch wives did not change surnames at the
time of their marriages. Another aid to researchers was that sponsors for christenings were recorded.
Counteracting these benefits was the use of Patronymics, a naming system which applied the father's
given name as a surname to the son or daughter's given name. There was no continuous surname or
family name as the surname changed in each generation. For example, Johannes, son of Jacobus,
would become Johannes Jacobsen. Dutch names often were preceded by van or de meaning from or of.
This syllable was not an actual part of the name but was employed to establish rights in relation to
property.

We wiU now trace the descendants of the earliest member of the Hornback family. Joos van
Hoornbeek and of his probable son, Warnaar van Hoornbeeck, and only Warnaar's sons, Johannes and
Jacobus who removed from New York to Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, and lUinois. As successive
generations appeared in America the name was spelled variously as Hornbeck and Hornback. The
descendants of Margaret "Peggy" Hornback who married Asa Canterbury were detailed in the
Canterbury chapters, but have been omitted here. For those who are primarily interested in the
ancestry of Margaret Hornback Canterbury, her father was Abraham Hornback, #16; grandfather,
Simon Hornback, #14; great-grandfather. Jacobus Hornback, #7; her great-great-grandfather, Warnaar
van Hoornbeeck, #2; and her probable great-great-great grandfather, (Joos van Hoornbeeke), #1. The
ADdre, Trumbo, and Harness and Dieffenbach families related to the Hornbacks, have been treated in
separate chapters, but because of family intermarriage some members of these families wiU be found in
this chapter as well.

Special thanks must be given to Mrs. Shirley Hornbeck, author of Hornbeck Hunting (the book)
and Descendants of Warnaar Hornbeck Born C1645. Thanks also to Mrs. Ralph H. Sayre, co-author and
niece of Duffy C. Hornbeck, Sr., of Warnaar Hornbeck Descendants, 1977, without whose work my own
would have been much more difficult if not impossible.

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First Generation

1. (Joos^ van Hoornbeeke). Born, circa 1604, in Gent (Flanders).

Joos married Sara Warnaar, 21 Jan 1634/5, in Sloterdijk, now Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Marriage Banns, 5 Jan 1634/5. Born, circa 1617, in Stoick, The Netherlands.

The children of Joos van Hoornbeeke and Sara Warnaar were:

2

Francois van^ Hoornbeeke. Christened, 16 Dec 1635, in Amsterdam, The
Netherlands.

Jacob van Hoornbeeke. Christened, 25 Jan 1636/7, in Amsterdam, The
Netherlands.

Warnaar van Hoornbeeck. No proof exists that Warnaar was a child of Joos.

Second Generation

2. Warnaar van Hoornbeeck (Joos^)^. Born, circa 1645, in (The Netherlands). Died, circa 1715,
Rochester, Ulster Co., NY. Occupation: farmer, wagonmaker.

Warnaar married, fii^t, Anneken de Hooges^, daughter of Anthony de Hooges and Eva
Albertse "E^e” Bratt, circa 1669, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY. Born, circa 1650, in Albany, Albany
Co., NY. Died, before 1692, in Wawarsing, Ulster Co., NY. Warnaar married, second, Margreit
"Grietje" Tyssen (Dent Kruis)^®, circa 1692, in New York^®. Born, circa 1671. Died, after 1708, in
Rochester, Ulster Co., NY.

From at least November of 1660 Warnaar was an employee of Jacob Jansen Stoutenburg who
resided in the Esopus. On October 23, 1663, Warnaar was a farm hand in the employ of the widow of
Jacob Jansen Stol, Geertrude Andriessen Bratt, a daughter of Andries Bratt. The court on that date
found Warnaar guilty of violating an ordinance against leaving the stockade. Warnaar's defense was
that he had been ordered by his employer to drive a wagon into the fields. When charged with the
violation, she said she had requested a convoy which had been denied her, and that it was necessary
that the crops be harvested to avoid rain damage. She was fined for two violations of the ordinance and
for carrying a gun into the field. She was also fined for carrying fodder for her horses on a Sunday.

New York Historical Manuscripts: Dutch, Kingston Papers, Volumes I and II, provided us with
a translation of the Kingston Secretary's Papers and Court Records covering the years 1664 to 1675.
Warnaar Hornbeeck, spelled various ways, appeared in these records on November 14, 1662, when he
was the plaintiff vx. Jacob Jansen Stoutenburg for back payment of two years of wages.

The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, Volume LXVIII, page 6, indicated that
the first wife of Warner Hornbeek was Anna de Hooges and that the couple were married about 1650,
probably at Wiltwyck or present day Kingston. Anna was the daughter of Anthony de Hooges and Eva
Albertse Bratt who were married in October of 1647 at Albany, New York. Anthony was business

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manager for the colony of Rensselaerswyck from 1644 until 1648. From then until his death he was
secretary of the colony. After the death of her husband which occurred about October 11, 1655, EJva
remarried Roelof Swartwout on October 11, 1657. Anna de Hooges had three sisters: Maria, who
married first Hendrick Dries and second Jacob Lookerman; Catrina, who married Harmanus Rutgers;
and Eleanora. She also had a brother Johannes who married Margarita Post. Some of these names
may be found as witnesses to the baptisms of Warnaar's children.

The parents of Warnaar van Hoornbeek are believed by the Centraal Bureau Vppr Genealogies
in the Netherlands to have been Joc« van Hoornbeeke and his wife, Sara Warnaar. There is no birth or
other record known at this time to prove this hypothesus, but the naming of the children of Warnaar
would seem to confirm this. Warnaar and Anna named their first two probable children, Antoni and
Eva, apparently to honor Anna's parents. The fourth and fifth children were named Sara and Joost, to
honor the parents of Warnaar.

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345

Warnaar and Anna made their home in the Esopus Colony and in Hurley after it was settled in
1662. Hurley was southwest of Wyltwyck, the latter renamed Kingtown/Kingston by the English in
1664. Hurley was nearly destroyed by Indians in 1663, and by 1700 stiU only housed about thirty
families. On Septb.mber 9, 1665, W. Hoorenbeeck purchased for 32 guilders a new gray hat at the estate
sale of Mr. Gysbert van Imbrock, surgeon of Wildwyck. Warnaar and Anna sold a tract of "meadow
ground," lot 14 in Hurley, on March 30, 1686, to Louis Dubois. Their neighbors had been Mathys
Blanshan and Roelof Swartwout, the latter's wife being Warnaar's mother-in-law.

While hving in Hurley, the Kingston Court Records, cited above, had numerous references to
Warnaar in which he was plaintiff or defendant in request for payment. On November 22, 1666,
Warnaer received an order for two new wagons, establishing his occupation. This same reference
showed the mark of Warnaar as which he also employed on the 1686 deed mentioned above.
Distinctive marks were usual for those who could not write. Another reference was to a dispute
between Warnaer and Reynier Van Coelen in which Warnaar complained that Van Coelen had called
him a "rascal and a thief." Perhaps the meet interesting reference, in that it reveals condition of the
time, was as follows:

On this January 3, 1671/2, Roelof Swardtwoudt informs the hon. court that he, Warnaer
Hoorenbeecq, Johannes De Hoogens and Daniel Pruine, while returning from Marbleton, between Hurly
and Marbletown, foimd a fire on a wood path and near it four savages, busy cooking something, and
judging firom their language they were southern savages, which they themselves acknowledged. They
asked Swardtwoudt and the whole company whence they came, and Johannes De Hoogens answered,
"from Waewaersink," and the aforesaid savages said they also intended to go to Waewaersink, and after
much talk they said to the savages, "Go with us to the Dutch houses," whereupon the savages said, "We
shall follow you." And for the purpose of making the savages follow them, they took one of their rifles.
And they, seeing that the savages did not foUow them, returned right away to the spot and found the
savages gone, and they could see by the burning of the fire that the savages had departed shortly after
them, and maintain that the savages are planning mischief, and therfore informed the hon. court....

A list of Hurley soldiers which included Warenaar Hoorenbeek, together with soldiers from
Marbletown were members of a company of militia formed on /^ril 4, 1670, and drilled under Captain
Pawling the following day as recorded in the History of Ulster County, New York, 1880. The same
source in describing a land dispute between Hurley, Kingston, and Marbletown mentioned a survey
"beginning near the house of old Joost, by the high road at Marbletown and Hurley." On September 1,
1680, the same source, recorded that all male inhabitants of Ulster were called to take an oath of
allegiance to the crown. Warner Hornebeak was on a List of these who did not appear.

In 1685, Warnaar removed to Wawarsing southwest of Hurley. A description of the property
transaction made by Warnaar came from the History of Ulster County:

Feb. 11, 1685, Peter Jacobsen of Albany, let by attorney to Warrenaer Hoornbeck, of Hurley, a
tract of 30 morgans land at Wawarsink for ten years, to fence and build a house on, 30 by 24, with
thatched roof, two rooms, one window in each, and a chimney in the middle; also a barn, 28 by 40, with 3
linters, and a rent of 4 bushels of winter wheat.

Anna's death probably occurred between 1690 and 1692, sometime after the birth of their ninth
child, Annetjen. Warnaar's second marriage to "Grietje" (Meg or Peggy) Tyssen Dent Kruis occurred
before the birth of Mathys who was baptized on November 14, 1693. In the baptismal records of their
children she was called variously: Grietje Tysse, Grietje Tyssen, Grietje Thysse, and once as Grietje
Dent Kruis. The parentage of Grietje has not been proved. Eight additional children were the fruits of
this second marriage, aU, with the probable exception of Mathys, born at Rochester in Ulster County.

On November 7, 1692 Warnaer Hoornbeeck signed a pledge to pay four shipples of wheat
annually for the maintenance of the Dutch Reformed Minister at Kingston.

When his ten year lease at Wawarsing expired, Warnaar removed with his family to Rochester
where Tobias was born in 1695 as is known from the marriage record of Tobias. Warnaar died in 1715
according to Warnaar Hombeck Descendants by Mrs. Ralph H. Sayre and Duffy C. Hornbeck, Sr.

Of Warnaar's children, two half brothers, Johannes and Jacobus, left New York to settle in what
is now Hardy County, West Virginia. Members from two of Warnaar's daughters' families also made

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this move, Cornelius and Eva Bogart and Jacob and Rachel Decker. Those who left New York settled in
an area called Fort Buttermilk or Fort Holland where Moorefield, West Virginia, is now located, which
George Washington in 1748 called "Holland" because the residents were speaking Dutch.

The children of Warnaar van Hoornbeek and Anneken de Hooges were:

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4

5

i. Antoni Hornbeck*^. Born, circa 1669, in Hurley, Ulster Co., NY. Died, 1710, in
Minisink Island, NJ. Occupation: miller. Antoni and Joost were granted land on
the Mombaccus Kill with "free hberty and license to build miUs.^ No firm proof
exists that this was a child of Warnaar.

ii. Evaatje "Eva" Hornbeck.

iii. Lodewyck Hornbeck®. Baptized, 9 Jul 1676, in Hurley, Ulster Co., NY. Resided, 9
Jul 1696, in Wawarsing, NY. Resided, before 17 Dec 1706, Rochester, Ulster Co..
NY*^. He married® Maritje Vernoy. Marriage Banns, 9 Jul 1696, in Kingston,
Ulster Co., NY. No baptismal record exists to prove this was a child of Warnaar.

iv. Sara Hornbeck. Born, 1681, in Hurley, Ulster Co., NY. Baptized, 24 Apr 1681, in
Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^^. She married^ Stephanus Titsoort®, son of WiUem
Tietsoort andNeeItje Swart. Marriage Banns, 18 Oct 1702, in Kingston. Ulster
Co., NYio.

V. Joost Hornbeck.

vi. Johannes Hornbeck^®. Baptized, 9 Dec 1683, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^^. Died
in infancy.

vii. Johannes Hornbeck.

viii. Marietje "Maria" Hornbeck^®. Born, Wawarsing, Ulster Co., NY. Baptized. 19 Feb
1688, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY.^*^. She married Niclass Blans-Jan. son of
Mattys Blansjedn and Jean-Margrietje Clause van Schoonhaven, 10 Jun
1710, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY®.

ix. Annetjen Van Hoornbeeck. Born, circa 1690, in Wawarsing, NY, but no
baptizmal record to prove she was a chdd of Warnaar. She married Jacobus Van
der Wllligen, 10 Mar 1716/7, Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^®. Banns, 24 Feb
1716/1710.

The children of Warnaar Hoornbeeck and Margreit Tyssen were:

X. Mathys Hornbeck. Baptized: 14 Nov 1683, recorded in Kingston, Ulster Co.,
NYi®.

Thobyas Hornbeck.

Evert "Ebert" Hornbecki"^. Born, in Rochester, Ulster Co., NY. Baptized, 15 May
1698, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY. Died, 1754, in Morris Co., NJi®. Occupation:
blacksmith. He married® Eleanor "Lena" Cuddeback®, daughter of Jacob
Caudebec and Margaret Provost, circa 1730.

Jacobus "James" Hornbeck.

Marritjen Hoornbeek.

Lea Hornbeck. Born, in Rochester, Ulster Co., NY. Baptized: 22 Sep 1705,
recorded in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^®. She married Seerles Denniston®.

Rachel Hornbeck. Born, in Rochester, Ulster Co., NY. Baptized: 20 Jun 1708,
recorded in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^®. She married Jacob Decker, 17 Jan 1726/7
in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^®. Marriage Banns, 25 Dec 1726^®.

Catrina Hornbeck^i. Born, in Rocheser, Ulster Co., NY^® but no baptizmal record
exists to prove she was a child of Warnaar. She married Jacobus Torrenaar, in
Kingston, Ulster Co., NY. Banns, 15 Aug 1731^®.

XI.

xii.

xiu.

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Third Generation

3. Evaatje "Eiva'' Hornbeck (Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, in Hurley, Ulster Co., NY. Baptized, 18 Jun
1671^2, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^®. Resided: 1696 in Wawarsing, Ulster Co.,

Eva married Comelis Bogard, son of Cornelius Bogaert and Derkje Pieterse Coeymans, 16
Jul 1696, in Kingston, Ulster Co.,

The children of Cornelius and Eva Hornbeck Bogard were:

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i. Annetje Bogard. Baptized, 9 May 1697, in Kingston, Ulster Co., Died, 1760,
in Augusta Co., VA. She married Abel Westfall.

ii. Gaisbert Bogart.

iii. Warnaar Bogard. Baptized, 6 Feb 1703/4, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^^. Died,
after 1778, in Hampshire Co., VA.

iv. Jacob Bogard. Baptized, 22 Sep 1706, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^^ married
Pieternalla Kuykendall.

A Jacob and Mary Bogard resided on Patterson Creek in Hampshire County,
Virginia in 1789.

V. Johannes Bogard. Baptized, 11 Sep 1709, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^^. Died, 9
Nov 1749, in Augusta Co., VA^^. He married Zara Hoogteeling, 9 Nov 1743, in
Maachackemeck Church, Deer Park, NY®.

vi. Anthony Bogard. Baptized, 29 Jun 1712, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^^. Died,
1763, in VA26.

4. Joost^ Hornbeck (Warnaar^, Joosi)^^. Born, circa 1682, in Hurley, Ulster Co., NY. Died, after
1716, Minisink, NJ^s. Resided: 1707, in Rochester, Ulster Co., NY®®. Occupation: miller. Joost may
have been named for his possible grandfather, Joos van Hoornbeecke.

Joost married Aaghye van Vliet®, daughter of Jan van Vliet and Judith Hoosey, 28 Oct 1707,
in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^®. Marriage Banns, 4 Oct 1707. Baptism: 31 Jan 1685/6, recorded in
Kingston, Ulster Co., NY®®. Resided, 4 Oct 1707, in Rochester, Ulster Co., NY®®.

Josst and his probable brother, Antoni, were granted "all that fall and stream of the Mombaccus
Kill....with free liberty and hcense to build miUs" in Rochester, Ulster Co., NY.”^

The children of Joost and Aaghye van Vliet Hornbeck were::

i. Johannes Hornbeck. Baptized, 20 Jun 1708, recorded in Kingston, Ulster Co.,

NY22.

ii. Anna Hornbeck. Baptized, 7 May 1710, recorded in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^^.

iii. Wilhelmus Hornbeck. Baptized, 20 Dec 1713, recorded in Kingston, Ulster Co.,
Ny22.

iv. Judike Hornbeck. Baptized, 19 Aug 1716, on Minisink Island, NJ. She married
Jacob Westfall, son of Jurian Westfall and Christina Kuykendall, before 1735,
in Minisink, NJ®.

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5. Johannes^ Hornbeck (Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 20 April 1685, in Hurley. Ulster Co., NY^^.
Died, 1768, Hampshire Co., VA^s. Baptized, 3 May 1685. in Kingston. Ulster Co.. NY^^. Resided, 1716,
in Rochester, Ulster Co.,

Johannes married Oorsseltje Westbroek, daughter of Dirrick Westbroek and Catharina
Oosterhout. Banns, 12 Aug 1716, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^^. Baptized: 7 Mar 1696/7, recorded in
Kingston, Ulster Co., NY. Resided, 12 Aug 1716, in Rochester. Ulster Co., NY^^.

On December 17, 1717, Johannes appeared on a quit rent list in Rochester.

A Johannes helped found the Old Dutch Church of Wawarsing in 1742, but was likely not our
Johannes. On December 31st of that year the name of John Hornback and forty other inhabitants
appeared on a petition presented to the Orange County, Virginia Court requesting a road from the
Capon Bridge to the South Branch Road at Romney. When completed this road ended near Moorefield
on the South Branch. Orange County was a parent county of Augusta County, Augusta being the
parent of Hampshire County.

A Johannes Hornbeck was a member of the Ulster County, New York, Foot Militia as early as
1715. In 1717 he volunteered in Queen Ann's War to join an expedition to Canada. He was mustered
out of service in 1758 as a Lieutenant Colonel. If this was the same Johannes, there is an apparent
conflict in the dates he was on the South Branch in Virginia and in Ulster County. New York. It is
possible the New York records were for a different John, or that he traveled between these two
locations.

In 1766 Johannes' estate records may be found in envelope 7 in Romney, Hampshire County.
West Virginia. His will, written in 1766, was as follows:

IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN, I, John Hornbeck of Hampahire County, Colony of Vii-ginia.
farmer, being sick and weak of body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God, therefore
calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for man once to die. do make
and ordain this my last will and testament. That is to say imprimis, it is my will and I do order that all
my frmeral charges and just debts be paid and satisfied.

ITEM: I give and bequeath unto Husselty, my well beloved wife, all my horses, cattle, sheep and hogs
together with all my household furniture and all my moveable effects in general to her own proper use
and behalf during her natural life together with the use of the improvement of land she now lives on to be
disposed of during her natural life as she shall seem convenient.

ITEM: I give and bequeath unto my sons Daniel, Isaac and Samuel, the improvements of land they live on
to be equally divided between the said three sons together with the improvements I now live upon as
mentioned above after her my said wife, their mother's, decease.

ITEM: I give and bequeath unto my sons Benjamin and Richard one equal share of my moveable estate in
manner and form following, that is to say after my wife, their mother’s, decease. The aforesaid Daniel.
Isaac and Samuel are jointly to pay unto each of their said brothers Benjamin and Richard one sixth part
of what the said improvement of lands at first purchase cost, that is to say what I at first gave for the
same, likewise an equal part of what other moveable effects there may or shall be left after my said wife's
decease.

ITEM: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Eleanor, the wife of Cornelius Cutter, one equal part of my
moveable estate that is to say one sixth part as mentioned before, after her, my said wife, their mother's,
decease.

ITEM: I give unto each of my three aforementioned sons, Daniel, Isaac and Samuel, one equal part of my
moveable estate, that is to say one sixth part to each as mentioned before whom I likewise constitute,
ordain and appoint my executors of this my last will and testament satisfying and confirming this and no
other to be my last will and testament.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fourth day of August one
thousand seven hundred and sixty six.

The will was signed by a mark and was witnessed by William Cunningham, Michael Hornbeck,
and John Tuckwell and proved on March 8, 1768, by Daniel Hornbeck, Isaac Hornbeck. and Samuel
Hornbeck. Henry Shipler and William Cunningham were securities for the executors.

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The children of Johannes Hoornbeck and Orseltjen Westbroek were:

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11

12

13

i. Benjamin^ Hornback.

ii. Annaatjen Hornback. Born, Rochester, Ulster Co., NY^®. Baptized, 15 Jun 1718,

in Kingston, Ulster Co., Died, before 1768. She married Jeems Simson.

Marriage Banns, 9 Apr 1738^®. He was born in Maryland.

iii. Richard "Dirk" Hornback. Baptized, 10 Jan 1719/0, recorded in Kingston, Ulster
Co., NY^®. He married Jenneke Oosterhout. Banns, 1 Sep 1745, Kingston, NY^®.

iv. Elisabeth Hornback. Baptized, 13 May 1722, recorded in Kingston, Ulster Co.,
NY^®. She married Henderick Kortrecht, 21 Dec 1739, in Rochester, Ulster Co.,
NY^®. Resided, 1757, Hampshire Co., VA^®.

In Virginia and Kentucky this name was spelled Kortright/Cutright. Elizabeth
was not named in her father’s will.

V. Daniel Hornback.

vi. Samuel Hornback.

vii. Jonathan Hornback.

viLi. Abraham Hornback. Twin of Isaac. Baptized, 17 Sep 1732, Rochester and
recorded in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^®. Died, 1757, in Fort Seybert, Hampshire
Co., VA^*^. He married Hannah, surname unknown.

Abraham Hornback is believed to have been killed at the fall of Fort Seybert.
The fort also was known as the Dyer Settlement and Blizzard Fort. It was erected
in 1756 and was located on the west side of the South Fork of the South Branch of
the Potomac River on an elevation about thirty-five miles from the mouth of the
South Fork. It consisted of a two story block house surrounded by a circular
stockade. The fort was surrendered after its inhabitants were assured by the
treacherous Indians that those within would be spared. Seventeen persons were
massacred and few escaped. The remainder of those who had sought rehige in the
fort were carried into captivity from which some later escaped.

Abraham Hornback's widow, Hannah, was administratrix of his estate and on
December 13, 1757, requested that an inventory of the estate be made. Hannah
Hornbeck, James Simpson, and John Westfall were sureties, posting a bond to the
Hampshire Court of two hundred pounds.

The appraisal of the personal effects of Abram Hornback was made on
February 13, 1758, by Abel Randall and Moses Hutton.

Tlie household items were: a table and tubs, a bed and bed "cioaths", a pot
and pan, a chest, an old wheel, some pewter, a churn, a testament, and a sifter.

Farm animals were: two mares and "coults", five hogs, two "coults", three
cows, a cow and calf, a sow and pigs, a hog, a mare, and three sows and pigs.

Total value was 27 pounds, 14 shillings, and 3 pence.

ix. Isaac Hornback. Twin of Abraham. Baptized, 17 Sep 1732, Rochester and
recorded in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^®. Died, 23 Feb 1799, in Floyd's Ford, Little
Miami, Northwest Territory^®. He married Elizabeth, surname unknown.

On February 14, 1776, Isaac Hornbeck was witness to the will of Gaisbert
Bogart, probably the son of Isaac's aunt, Eva Hornbeck, daughter of Warnaar Van
Hornbeek, who married Cornelis Bogard. Isaac was appraiser of the estate of
Thomas Schoonover on August 11, 1778.

On February 10, 1781, Isaac Hornback was granted one certificate for the
donation of 706 pounds of flour and 3 casks to the Revolutionary cause.

On August 6, 1785, Isaac Hornbeck sold Edward Williams 235 acres on the
South Branch of the Potomac. On the 20th of September he and his wife, Elizabeth,
sold Edward Williams an additional 222 acres on the South Branch.

In the years 1793 and 1794 Isaac first paid tax on 100 acres on Green Creek
in Bourbon County, Kentucky.

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X. Eleanor "Lena" Hornback. Baptized, 10 Feb 1733/4, Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^®.
She married Cornelius Cutteract.

6. Thobyas^ Hornbeck (Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, Rochester, Ulster Co., NY. Baptized, 1 Sep 1695,
recorded in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^®. Died, circa 1771, in Rochester, Ulster Co., NY^*^.

Thoby^ married Elisabeth Pietersze Louw^^, daughter of Pieter Louw and Geertruy Vernoy,
16 Feb 1728/939. Marriage Banns, 2 Feb 1728/939. Born, Rochester, Ulster Co., NY39. Christened: 21
Oct 1702, recorded in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY.

The children of Thobyas Hornbeck and Elizabeth Pietersze Louw were:

i. Matheus"^ Hornbeck. Baptized, 29 Mar 1730, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY39.
Possible service in the Revolution. He married Mary Miller, 21 Jul 1772‘^3_

ii. Thoby^ Hornbeck. Baptized, 24 Jun 1733, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY39,

iii. Elisa Hornbeck. Baptized, 2 Feb 1734/5, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY39. Died,
179044 Jig married Tryntje Hardenbergh, 27 Oct 1757, Rochester, Ulster Co.,
NY36.

iv. Warnaar Hornbeck. Baptized, 19 Jun 1737, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY39. Died,
14 Jan 1806*^3 Buried in Marbletown, NY.

v. Gideon Hornbeck. Born, Rochester, Ulster Co., NY3®,. Baptized, 3 Jun 1739, in
Kingston, Ulster Co., NY39. Died, 5 Oct 1818^. He married Tryntje Bruyn, 16
Nov 1770, Rochester, Ulster Co., NY33.

vi. Maria Hornbeck. Born, circa 1743, in Rochester, Ulster Co., NY^3 Died, 24 Jan
131144 gj^g married Lawrence Hoornbeck, before 7 Jun 17673®.

vii. Joel Hornbeck. Baptized, circa 1748, in Rochester, Ulster Co., NY. He married
Anna Swartwout, 18 Sep 1773, in Rochester, Ulster Co., NY^3

7. Jacobus "James"3 Hornbeck (Warnaar^, Joos^)^3_ Born, in Rochester, Ulster Co., NY^®.
Baptized, 9 Jun 1700, recorded in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^®. Possibly died, after 1788, in Bourbon
Co., KY47.

Jacobus married Margrita Helm, daughter of Peter Helm and Anna Engel Jung^9_ Marriage
Banns, 16 Sep 1733, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY®. Born, circa 1713, in Dutchess Co., NY*^®.

Jacobus Hornback was born in Rochester, Ulster County, New York. His parents were Warnaar
Hoornbeeck and Grietje Tyssen. His baptism was recorded in Kingston with Bernardus Swartwoud and
Rachel Schepmoes were his sponsors. His name is properly translated as James although it seems he
was often called Jacob.

On September 16, 1733 his marriage bonds were registered in Kingston. His prospective wife
was Margrita Helm, born in Dutchess County. The Pcdaline Families of New York, 1710> Volume I,
pages 151-152, provided the following information about Margrieta's family:

Margrita's father was^ Peter Helm the son of John Helm. He was born in Winnweiler in the
Palatine located 17 kilometers northeast of Kaiserslautern and at Alsenborn, 12 kilometers northeast of
Kaiserslautern.

A Peter Helm was a miller when he sponsored another 1709 emigrant, Georg Riedt^, at
Otterberg in 1682. Before 1694 Peter married Anna Engel Jung. In 1704 Peter was called a resin-
burner at the smelter pool. He was a shepherd at Horingen in 1706 as recorded in the Winnweiler
church book.

^ Probably the Hans Georg Riedt who married Anna Catharina Bern. See #5 in the Dieffenbach chapter.

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The introduction to the Dieffenbach chapter contains a brief account of the history of the
Palatine prior to 1709 and the causes of the great emigration which began in 1709. In 1709 Peter Helm,
laborer, was on the second passenger hst (Rotterdam Lists) from Rotterdam to England with his wife
and six children aged 15, 11, 9, 6, 4, and 3 months.

The Hunter Lists, so named from records by Governor Hunter of New York, provided a record of
many of the new immigrants. Peter Helm and his family appeared on these list as follows:

August 4, 1710: two persons over ten years and two persons under ten.

October 4, 1710: three persons over ten and one under ten.

December 31, 1710: another person under ten was added.

June 24, 1711: four persons over ten and one under ten.

March 25, 1712: two persons over ten and one under ten

June 24, 1712: two persons over ten and two persons under ten.

Peter Helm was a witness to baptisms at Kingston on August 23, 1724, April 27, 1729, and
March 25, 1733.

The children of Peter and Anna Engel Jung Helm were:

i Leonhardt Helm. Born, circa 1694, in Winnweiler, Hoogduytsland (Germany).
Passenger list, 1709, Rotterdam to England.

ii. Simon Helm. Born, circa 1699, in Winnweiler, Hoogduytsland. Passenger list,
1709, Rotterdam to England. Resided: Hurley, Ulster County, NY. He married
Johanna Schaefer.

On June 2, 171 1, at age twelve, he was apprenticed to John Rutsen of Kingston.
In 1738 he was in the foot militia of Hurley in Ulster County. The baptisms of
eleven of his children were recorded in the Kingston church books.

iii. Peter Helm, Jr. Born, circa 1700, in Winnweiler, Hoogduytsland. Passenger Hst,
1709, Rotterdam to England. He married, first, Elisabeth Schinckel, 5 Nov, 1725,
in Old Dutch Church, Kingston, NY. He may have married, second, Maria Rous.

The records of the town of Rochester in Ulster County show that on September
10, 1767, Peter Helm was paid 16 shillings, 4 pence for entertaining the assessors.

iv. Michael Helm. Born, circa 1703, in Winnweiler, Hoogduytsland. Passenger list,
1709, Holland to England. Resided, 1728, in Wawarsing. He married Johanna
Louw, 28 Jun 1728, Old Dutch Church, Kingston, NY; Marriage Banns: 9 Jun
1728.

V. female Helm. Born, 21 May 1704, in Winnweiler, Hoogduytsland. She married
Hans Heinrich Hager.

vi. male Helm. Born, 4 Dec 1706, in Winnweiler, Hoogduytsland. He married, first,
Velten Weber. He married, second, Anna Catherina Kuhn.

vii. Jacob Helm. Christened, 5 May 1709, in Alsenborn, Palatine. Resided, in Hurley,
Ulster. Co., NY. He married Margriet Schmidt, 14 Oct 1748, in Old Dutch
Church, Kingston, Ulster Co., NY

7 viii.Margaretha Helm. Born, circa 1713, in Dutchess County. She married Jacobus

Hornback, 1733. Marriage Banns, 16 Sep 1733, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY.

Both Margaretha Helm and Jacobus Hornback were residents of Rochester at the time their
intention to marry was published. The baptisms of three of their children were recorded in Kingston
including that of Simon Hornback. The baptismal records, which named the mother and father of the
child, confirmed that the marriage did occur. A total of five of their children are known.

As a young man Jacobus performed miUtary service in the Foot Company of the MUitia of
Rochester, Ulster County, New York. In 1738 he served under the command of Captain CorneHus
Hornbeck who was his cousin, son of Lodewyck Hornbeck.

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In 1745 Jacobus and his brothers contributed labor for the construction of the Wawarsing Dutch
Reformed Church.

Jacobus' name appeared on a June 3, 1740, list of voters in the election of trustees for Rochester.
On May 19, 1751, Henry Beekman, one of the first trustees of Rochester, wrote a letter to, "Mr. Jacob
Hornbeck, in the behalf of the Trustees of Rochester." This letter dealt with a dispute for settling the
boundaries between Rochester and Marble Townships. Mr. Beekman made the following suggestion:

It would not be amiss if a good Hand as Jacob Hornbeck sHould take a review and Remark the
General Course thereof, & what hills turn therefrom Eastward. He should have two or three Good
Indians and two or three whites along with him to see whether the Hills do go so far South as to meet the
North west line from the Sand Bergh....I desire Mr. Jacob Hornbeck will write out & send me the true
courses as rim along the sides of the Blue Hills.

It would appear that Jacobus was an expert surveyor and perhaps this occupation had taken
him into the area west of the Blue Ri(^e Mountains.

At any rate, by the year 1757 Jacobus Hornbeck had moved west as determined by the
purchases which he and his son, Simon, made at an estate sale in Augusta County, Virginia. The
testimony of George Yocum in the Draper Papers was that the Hornbacks lived on flat land at the
conjunction of the South Fork and the South Branch of the Potomac in present Hardy County, West
Virginia, near Moorefield. Their home was called Buttermilk Station or "Holland" because most of the
residents were low Dutch.

In Bourbon County, Kentucky, in the year, 1788, a Jacob Hornback signed a petition together
with Simon and Simon's sons, John and Abraham Hornback. It is possible that this was actually
Jacobus with his son and grandsons. This Jacob could not have been his grandson, Jacob, as he was
only fourteen years of age at that time.

The children of Jacobus Hoornbeek and Margrita Helm were:

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15

i. Simon‘S Hornback.

ii. Margrita Hornbeck. Born, in Rochester, Ulster Co., NY. Christened: 13 Feb
1736/7, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^^. She married John Artman circa 1762.

iii. Anthony Hornbeck. Born, 1741, in Rochester, Ulster Co., NY®^. Died, 1787, in
Hardy Co., VA^s. Christened, 21 Jun 1741, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY. Resided:
before 1770, in Hampshire Co., VA He married Margaret, surname unknown.

Anthony Hornbeck was found on the tax rolls of Michael Stump in Hampshire
County, Virginia, in 1782 and 1784. His family consisted of eight free whites. The
area recorded by Michael Stump was located on the South Fork of the South
Branch of the Potomac River.

In 1785 Hardy County was formed from Hampshire County, and it was there
in October of 1787 that Anthony's estate records were found. An inventory of his
goods included: a parcel of books, one table, six chairs, three beds and bedding, one
gun, one pair sad irons, three reeds and two old pair gears, carpenter tools, two
pair cards, one pot tramble, one small pot, one large pot, one frying pan and skillet,
three axes, lock-chain and wedge, old hoes, pewter and tinn ware, dresser and
bread tra, parcel copper ware, five old casks and one kag, three linnen wheels, one
woolen wheel, two riddle and basket, two saddles and bridles, one old plow and
tacking, wagon and geers, one sheep, horses, cows, and one Negro Boy. His estate
was valued at 309 pounds, 4 shillings.

iv. Michael Hornback.

V. possibly, James Hornbeck. Born in Rochester, Ulster Co., NY®^. Died, 1791, in
Mercer Co., KY®^. He married Rebecca surname unknown or Ann Holland, before
1784.

There were at least two James Hornbacks in Hampshire County. One was the
son of Jacobus Hornback, and the other a son of the Daniel Hornback who died in
1778. The Hampshire County, Virginia, tax rolls of John Wilson in 1782 included
James Hornback whose family consisted of nine free whites. In 1782 and 1784 a

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James appeared on the rolls of Abel Randall. This James had three free whites in
1782, and in 1784 five free whites, one dwelling, and one other building.

The Hampshire County Public Service Claims from the Revolution recorded
that on August 12, 1783, a James Hornback provided 55 days waggoning at a value
of 30 pounds, five shillings. A James Hornback also served for fifty days in Captain
John Harness' Rangers receiving pay of 3:15:0.

8. Marretje^ Hornbeck (Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, Rochester, Ulster Co., NY. Baptized, 12 Jul
1702, Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^®. Resided: 1747, on Minisink Island, NJ. Marretje may have been the
mother of Abraham van Aaken, baptized 19 Jan 1724 at Kingston.

Marritjen married Johannes Hoogteeling, Jr., son of Conrad Mathys Hoogteeling and
Tryntje van Slyk, 22 Sep 1726, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^®. Marriage Banns, 28 Aug 1726^®. Born.
Albany, Albany Co., NY. Christened, 6 Jun 1708.

Two of the eleven children of Johannes and Marritjen Hornbeck Hoogteeling were:

i. Zara‘S Hoogteeling. Baptized, 6 Oct 1728, in Rochester, Ulster Co., NY^®. She
married Johannes Bogard, 9 Nov 1743, in Maachackemeck Church. Deer Park,
NY9.

ii. Jacob Hoogteeling. Baptized, 6 Feb 1732, Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^®.

Fourth Generation

9. Gaisbert** Bogart (Evaatje "Eva"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, circa 1700®®. Died, 1778, in
Hampshire Co., VA®"^. The will of Gaisbert Bogart was witnessed by Isaac Hornbeck, son of Johannes
Hornback and brother of Eva Hornback Bogard. One of the executors of the will was Captain John
Harness whose wife was Eunice Pettit.

Gaisbert married Catrina Decker, 20 Jun 1722, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY®^. Baptized, 22
Jan 1701/2, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY®^. Died, before 1776, in Hampshire Co., VA. Gaisbert married
second Elizabeth Pettit.

The children of Gaisbert and Catrina Decker Bogart were:

i. Cornelius® Bogart. Baptized, 30 Jun 1723, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY®®. Died,
circa 1800, in Ross Co., OH. He married Sarah Skidmore, circa 1773^®.

ii. Hannah Bogart. Baptized, 4 Jul 1725, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY®®. She married
Mr. Bresst.

iii. Geerrtjen Bogart. Baptized, 2 Jul 1727, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY. She married
Conrad C. Eimendorp, circa 1747^®.

iv. Grizena Bogart. Baptized, 19 May 1736, in Kingston, Ulster Co., NY®®. She
married Mr. Lee.

V. Ezekiel Bogart. Baptized, 31 May 1738, in Minisink, Ulster Co., NY. Died, Apr
1807, in Franklin Co., OH.

vi. Phebe Bogart. She married Mr. More.

vii. Charity Bogart. Born, circa 1747, in Augusta Co., VA. She married Mr. Riche.

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10. Benjamin^ Hornback (Johannes^, Warnaar^, Joos^). Baptized, 19 May 1717, in Kingston,
Ulster Co., NY^s. Died, after 180459.

Benjamin married Yennieken Kortright, 27 May 1739. in Rochester, Ulster Co.. NY^®. Banns.
6 May, 1739. Christened, 18 May 1718, in Kingston. Ulster Co., NY. Died, 24 Jan ISIS^^,

Though aged sixty, he may have been the Benjamin Hornback who served for thirty days
during the Revolution in Captain John Harness Rangers. On April 22, 1778. he purchased a scythe and
cradle at the estate sale of George Rennick in Hampshire County, Virginia. He was named in the will
of his father in Hampshire County, Virginia.

11. Daniel^ Hornback (Johannes^, Warnaar^, Joos^). Baptized, 25 Sep 1726. in Kingston. Ulster
Co., NY59. Died, before 1784, Hampshire Co., VA®^.

Daniel married, first, Mary, surname unknown, before 17585®. married, second,

Magdalene, surname unknown, before 17765*^. Died, after 1784.

Daniel Hornback appeared in the 1749 court records of Augusta County indicating he was living
on the South Branch of Virginia. He was a witness to his father's will written August 4, 1766, in
Hampshire County. Daniel Hornback and Simon Hornback were appraisers of the estate of Magdalena
Harts on ^ril 11, 1776.

The will of Daniel Hornbeck was as follows;

IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN, I Daniel Hornbeck of the County of Hampshire and Colony of Virginia,
being weak in body but of a sound mind and perfect memory do make and ordain this my last will and
testament this third day of March in the year of our Lord 1778 in manner following, that is to say, I give
and pronounce my soul unto the hands of Almighty God that gave life my body, I recomment to the earth
to be decently interred at the discretion of my executrix and thinking such worldly estate which it hath
pleaseth God to bless me with, I will and bequeath the following manner and form,

FIRST: I constitute and ordain that all my debts and funeral charges shall be paid and after that I will
and bequeath unto my loving wife Magdalen one third of a tract of land whereon I now dwell containing
43 acres while she remains a widow but if she marries she shall not obtain any part thereof.

SECONDLY: I will and bequeath to my loving sons Abraham, James, and Solomon, three surveys to be
divided equally and as my loving wife is now with child I ordain if it should be a son that the three
surveys shall be divided equally among the four sons but if a daughter she shall obtain an equal part with
the rest of my daughters. I also ordain that all moveables whatsoever shall be divided equally among my
children.

THIRDLY: I will and bequeath to Thomas Leary’s sons Daniel and Dennis one daughters part, likewise to
John Anderson's three children, Mary, Thomas and Margaret one daughters part, it shall be kept in the
hands of the executor till such times they shall be of age if said Anderson is dead it shall be delivered to
Elizabeth Anderson.

LASTLY; I will and bequeath to Abraham Coffman a horse or mare valued to twelve pounds. I also will to
Catherin Coffinan one sheep likewise to Susannah Coffman one sheep.

I do hereby make and ordain my loving wife Magdalen and my son Abraham Hornbeck sole
executors of this my last will and testament to see the same performed according to my meaning and I do
hereby utterly disallow, revoke and disannul all and every other former testament and wills by me in any
wise before named will and bequeathed, ratifjdng and confirming this and no other to be my last will and
testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and date above written .

The will was witnessed by Simon Hornbeck and Samuel C. Curtright.

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The children of Daniel and Mary Hornback were:

16

i. Solomon® Hornback. Resided: 1804, in Bourbon Co., KY. He married Lydia
Alkire, daughter of Harmonas Alkire and Lydia Patton.

ii. Magdalene Hornback. Born, before 1750.

iii. James Hornback. Born, circa 1750. Resided. 1785, on South Fork of the Branch
of the Potomac River, Hardy Co., VA. Resided: 1803, in Strode's Creek. Bourbon
Co., KY. He married Rebecca, surname unknown.

James Hornback inherited three tracts of land from his father's estate in 1784.
One tract had 32 1/3 acres, another 25 and 1/3 acres, and a third 1 1 and 2/3 acres.

On September 20th, 1785, James Hornback sold 9 1/2 acres to his uncle, Samuel,
located on the South Branch of the Potomac River.

iv. Abraham Hornback.

Daniel and Magdalene Hornback had a daughter;

V. Margaret Hornback. Born, circa 1776.

12. Samuel^ Hornback (Johannes®, Warnaar^, Joos^)®®. Born, circa 1728. in Kingston, Ulster Co.,
NY^^. Died, 15 Nov 1815, in Bourbon Co., KY®'^. Census: 1810, in Bourbon Co., KY; p. 123. Occupation;
carpenter, miller.

Samuel married Dorothy "Dolly" Harness®®, daughter of Johann Michael Ernest Harness and
Maria Ehsabetha Dieffenbach, circa 1762, in Augusta Co., VA®^. Born, 9 Oct 1743, Augusta Co., VA.
Died, 1796, in Kentucky™.

Samuel Hornback resided on the South Branch near Fort Seybert. He was a captain in the
Revolution with the Virginia forces.

On /^rd 20, 1778, Samuel and Simon Hornback and Samuel Cartwright® witnessed a mortgage
of Mary Creamour'^ of Hampshire County to Simon and Mary Ahrsam on 385 acres, on the South
Branch. On November 7, 1768, Mary Creymour was deeded this property by Simon and Mary Earsham.

On May 5, 1778, Samuel Hornback, who was a carpenter, received payment for the making of a
coffin for Captain Jacob Reed®. Samuel was executor of the will of Cornelius Westfall® in 1783. In
December of 1784 he was owed 8 shillings, 5 pence for the burial of Anthony Regar.

Samuel received a land grant in Hampshire County, Virginia, in 1782. He paid taxes that year
for a family of six whites and one black. By 1784 he was taxed on seven whites. On September 17, 1783.
Abraham Hornback, his father's grandnephew, sold him seventeen acres on South Branch River. That

^ There were a number of spelling variations for Outright including: Cunright, Cartright, and Cutwright. Elizabeth
Hornback, Samuel Horaback's sister, married Hendrick Kortright in 1739. The Kortright family resided on the South
Branch by 1757. Peter may have been their son. The wife of Peter Outright was said to be a Hornback. Peter
Outright was witness to a deed of Maunis and Lydia Alkier in 1765.

A Mary Craymore was by tradition believed to be the wife of Harmonas Alkier, Sr.

^ The Harness femily was on the South Branch by 1739, and the Reid/Reed family may have joined them or
accompanied them on their journey from Pennsylvania. The wife of Johann Michael Ernest Harness, Maria Elisabetha
Dieffenbach, had a half sister, Oatharina Margaretha Dieffenbach, who married Johann George Rieth/Reed. Samuel
Homback's daughter, Anna Marie, married James Ried. There were eight wills of Reed proved in the Hampshire
Oounty Oourt, as well as numerous deeds involving George Reed and ocher family members.

^ Members of the Westfall family of New York settled on the South Branch of tlie Potomac. They were related to die
Hombacks through Judike Hornback, daughter of Joost Hornback, and granddaughter of Wamaar Hoombeeke, who
married Jacob Westfall. Samuel Homback's own wife, Dorothy Harness, had a nephew, Michael Harness, Jr., who
married Catherine Westfall. These are only a few of the numerous interrelationships between these two families.

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year Samuel purchased a one gallon keg at the estate sale of Conrad Slagel. On September 20, 1785,
James and Rebecca Hornback sold nine and a half acres on the South Branch to his uncle, Samuel.

In 1787 Samuel and his cousin, Simon Hornback, and other family members journeyed to
Kentucky. The trip to Kentucky was made down the Ohio River to avoid problems with the Indians.
Samuel's granddaughter, Mrs. Samuel Ried Pearce, provided details of the journey of Samuel and
Charles Hornback:

A group of six or seven families including forty head of torses, cattle and sheep . left the following
AftrH from the South Branch. Samuel himself brought eighteen horses, four milk cows and forty sheep. At
George Creek boats were budt. The group landed at Maysville on the Ohio River on June 1st where their
boats were sunk to keep the Indians from getting them. In July the party passed near Fort Harrod
(Harrodsburgh), and in October arrived at Cutwright's station present Clintonville) where the group
lived while a mill was being built.

Samuel Hornback employed his carpentry skills in the construction of a log mill assisted by his
son-in-law, John Reid, and John Reid, Sr. The road to Hornback's mill intersected the one leading to
Strode’s Fort which was built on the head of Strode’s Fork of the Stoner waterway. The mill later
burned.

Samuel first appeared on the tax lists of Bourbon County, Kentucky, in 1788. Two sons, one at
of whom was at least twenty-one and another between sixteen and twenty-one, were in his family at
that time. Samuel continued to appear in the tax Lists of Bourbon County in the years 1789-1791. The
1792 tax list indicated he owned two blacks, had seven horses and twenty-seven cattle. In 1793 he had
three blacks and was taxed on 300 acres of land. The 1794 tax list indicated these 300 acres were on
Strode's Creek. By 1800 Samuel owned six blacks. After 1802 he no longer appeared on the tax rolls.

Bourbon County, Kentucky Deed Book C, page 605, recorded a sale by Samuel Hornback on July
19, 1796, of 100 acres to Ephraim and Nancy Holland for which they paid sixty pounds.'

On February 2, 1811, Samuel deeded his son, Adam, 77 acres on Strode's Creek. No wife signed
this deed. On the same day he deeded his daughter-in-law, Mary, relict of Daniel Hornback, 77 acres on
Strode's Creek, naming all the children of Daniel. These two deeds were recorded in Bourbon County,
Kentucky Deed Book H, pa^es 124-126.

On June 1, 1811, Samuel Hornback deeded his son, John Hornback. 100 acres granted to him by
Thomas Kennedy as recorded in Bourbon County, Kentucky Deed Book C, page 689. Michael Alkire was
a witness to the deed son which was recorded in Deed Book H, pages 297-298.

On October 8, 1812, Samuel Hornback gave John Reed all "acquitments" and clearance to a
tract sold by Reed to Hornback and recorded in Bourbon County. Kentucky Deed Book B, pages 302-6,
part of a preemption of Benjamin Case and patented to Peter Case, heir at law to Benjamin Case. The
witnesses to this deed were John Hornback, Sarah Ratliff, and WiUiam McElwain.

On April 5th of the following year Samuel Hornback deeded his sons, John and Adam, a l/4th
interest in his stone and grist mills on Strode's Creek and made them tenants in common in the sawmill
known as Reeds and Hornbacks. Although only $1.00 was charged, the sons agreed to provide Samuel
with flour and meal as needed for bread.

Samuel's will was proved at the May 1816 Bourbon County, Kentucky Court.

The children of Samuel and Dorothy Harness Hornback were:

i. Elizabeth® Hornback. Born, 4 Jul 1763, Hampshire Co., VA. Died, 4 Jan 1827, in
Bourbon Co., KY. She married John Reed.

17 ii. Daniel Hornback.

iii. Adam Hornback. Born, circa 1766, Hampshire Co.. VA. Died, 1831, in Nicholas
Co., KY. He married Sabinah Parish, 6 Mar 1790, in Bourbon Co., KY^^.

Adam Hornback firet appeared in Bourbon County, Virginia, tax records in the
year 1791. Like his father and brothers, Daniel and John, he was raising cattle.

In 1803 he paid tax on 71 acres on Strode's Creek. This may have been the same
property, 77 acres, which his father deeded to him on February 2, 1811. This deed

1 Members of the Holland family removed to Sangamon County, Illinois, in later years. Ruth Ann Canterbury,
daughter of Asa Canterbury, married William Henry Harrison Holland.

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was recorded in Bourbon County, Kentucky Deed Book H, page 124. Recorded in
Deed Book I, page 208, was a deed dated April 5. 1813, to Adam and his brother.
John, from their father, Samuel, granting them l/4th interest in a stone and grist
mill on Strode’s Creek, and making them tenants in common in Reeds and
Hornbacks saw mills.

The 1811 tax rolls showed Adam had acquired a slave and 78 1/2 acres said to
have been located on Kennedy Creek, Strode's, or the Stoner waterway in different
records. In 1818 his holdings had been reduced to 65 acres as the result of a sale on
March 24, 1817, by Adam andSabinah Hornback to John Hedges of 13 1/2 acres for
73 pounds, 1 shilling and 3 pence. This was a portion of the land deeded to Adam in
1811 by his father, Samuel, and originally patented to Peter Casey.

18 iv. Margaret Hornback.

V. John Hornback'^2. Born, circa 1770, Hampshire Co., VA. Died in Bath Co.. KY.
He married'^^, first, Mary Trumbo’^^, daughter of Andrew "Andy" Trumbo and
Margaretha Katherine "Grate" Harness, 1801^^. He married, second, Mary "Polly"
Norton, 8 Feb 1810, in Bourbon Co., KY. He married, third, Nancy Wiggenton,
16 May 1811, in Bourbon Co., KY. He married, fourth, Elizabeth Reed, 10 Sep
1846, in Bourbon Co., KY*^®.

On October 5, 1882, John Hornback sold William M. Hornback lot 2 in section
19, township 28, range 31 of Hardy County, Virginia, in preparation for a move to
Kentucky.

John became a resident of Bourbon County, Kentucky, where he first appeared
on the tax rolls in 1791. By 1793 he was taxed on 100 acres and had 12 head of
cattle. On March 29, 1811, Samuel Hornback, deeded his sons. John and Adam.
l/4th interest in his grist and sawmills on Strode's Creek. He also deeded John 100
acres, for love and affection. These deeds were recorded in Bourbon County,
Kentucky Deed Book H, pages 166-167 and 297-298. Volume 36, page 94, recorded a
deed to John Hornback from his brother, Adam, possibly John’s share of the mills.

13. Jonathan** Hornback (Johannes^, Warnaar^, Joos*). Baptized, 1 Feb 1729/30, in Kingston,
Ulster Co., NY^®. Died, circa 1758, at Fort Seybert, Hampshire Co., .

Jonathan married Sara Vernooy, 21 Sep 1751, in Wawarsing, NY®. Baptized. 6 Feb 1731/2. in
Kingston, Ulster Co., NY^®.

Jonathan's will was written on December 14, 1757, in Hampshire County, Virginia, but cannot
be located at the courthouse in Romney. The will was probated on February 14, 1758. Jonathan was
probably killed at Fort Seybert in 1758 when it was attacked by Indians.

Jonathan and Sara Vernooy Hornback had a son;

i. Benjamin® Hornback. Born, circa 1754, in Hampshire Co., VA^®. Died, 6 Apr
1827, in Randolph Co., VA. Buried in Currence Farm, Randolph Co., VA, near
Dailey. His first wife is unknown. He married, second, Lydia Currence, 1782^®.

Benjamin's father died when he was about four years of age. Because this
branch of the family made its residence in Randolph County, Virginia, it will not be
pursued in this chapter. Those who may be interested in further information are
referred to Warnaar Hombeck Descendants by Sayre and Hornbeck.

14. Simon** Hornback (Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos*). Baptized, 2 Feb 1734/5, in Roch^ter,
Ulster Co., NY®®. Died, circa 1800, in Bourbon Co., KY®k

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Simon married Margaret "Peggy" Alkier, almost certainly a daughter of Harmonas Alkier and
Mary Craymore/Craemer, circa 1759, in Hampshire Co., VA^^. Born, circa 1739.

Simon Hornback, son of Jacobus Hornbeck and Margreta Helm, was born in Ulster County,
New York, and baptized at Rochester, Ulster County New York, on February 2, 1735. The witnesses to
this baptism were Zimon Helm, his uncle, and Annaatjen Seever.

Sometime prior to December 3, 1757, Simon was living on the South Branch of the Potomac
River at which time he and his father made a purchase at the estate sale of Michael Stump.

About 1759 Simon married Margaret "Peggy" ‘reported by many to have been a daughter of
Harmonas Alkier, Sr., an early settler on the South Branch. Proof of this has not been found but it
would seem to be true. See the Alkire chapter for further information regarding the family of Harmonas
Alkire.

On April 11, 1776, Simon and his cousin, Daniel, were appraisers of the estate of Magdalena
Harts. On April 20, 1778, Simon and his cousin, Samuel, as well as Samuel Cartwright were witnesses
to a mortgage of Mary Creamour* of Hampshire County to Simon and Mary Ahrsam of Hampshire
County for 385 acres on the South Branch. On March 18, 1779, Simon and James Hornback were
assignees of Enoch Cornwell in regard to 135 acres on the South Branch in Hampshire County^ .

The Public Service Claims of Hampshire County, Virginia, indicated that Simon Hornback
provided 175 pounds of flour and one cask on February 10, 1781, to the revolutionary cause. His service
was recognized by the Daughters of the American Revolution on January 26, 1996.

Simon Hornback appeared in the 1782 Hampshire County tax records with a family of twelve
whites. By 1784 there were thirteen whites in the family as well as a dwelling house and two other
buildings®^.

Peter Cutwright, whose wife was a Hornback, provided the following information on the
Hornback settlement. Simon Hornback settled about a mde above Cutwright's Station on a head spring
of Johnson's Fork, near or over the present boundary of Bourbon and Clark Counties, which ran into
Strode's Creek, then into the Stoner, and that into the Licking River. Hornback's Station was on the
dividing ri(^e between the waters of the Licking and Kentucky Rivers.

Simon was the first of the family to go to Kentucky, establishing Hornback's Station there with
his son, Abraham. In the year 1784 Simon received a land grant in Bourbon County. He first appeared
on Bourbon County tax rolls in the year 1788 with two males, twenty-one and over, one male under
twenty-one, and four cattle. By 1792 he had six horses and eighteen cattle. In 1793 he was taxed on 300
acres of land, and in 1794 he was said to have 200 acres on Johnston or Green Creek. Simon remained
on the tax rolls through 1800.

In 1788 Simon Hornback and his sons, Abraham and John, as well as his cousin, Samuel, and a
Jacob Hornback, who may have been his father. Jacobus Hornback signed a petition, #78, circulated in
Bourbon County and addressed to the Virginia Legislature, requesting that a tobacco inspection
building at the Junction of the Hinkson and Stoner Fork of the Licking River be removed as it was
obstructing river traffic. A second petition, #84, dated October 22, 1790, requested that the facihty be
relocated at the town situated upon Stoner Fork of the Licking River. This petition was signed by
Abraham, John, Simon, and Samuel Hornback.

From the memoirs of Andrew Hornback came this account:

At one time Simon was making salt on the Licking river with other settlers when they were

attacked by Indians. The red skins outnumbered the whites who had to retreat from tree to tree, hghting

as they went back home. One man killed three Indians in the engagement. They then obtained

reinforcements and returned to their salt works.

On December 17, 1800, Simon wrote his will, recorded in Bourbon County, Kentucky Will Book
B, page 1 14, and reproduced with original spelling and punctuation as follows;

^ Mary Craymore was by tradition the wife of Harmonas Alkier, Sr., and mother of Simon s wife; however the
obvious problem is that her name would have been Mary Alkier. Therefore the exact relationship is unknown.

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In the Name of God amen - I Simon Hornback of the County of Bourbon and State of Kentucky being
weak in body but of a sound and perfect memory do make this and ordain this my Last Will and
Testament this Seventeenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred in the
manner following that is to say I give and recommend my sole into the hands of Almightv God that gave it
and my body I recommend to the Earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executrix and
touching such worldly Estate which it hath pleased God to bless me with I will and bequeath in the
following manner and form Viz.- First I give and bequeath to my beloved sons Abraham Michael and
George all my lands or messuage to be equally divided betwixt them so that Abraham gits the
improvement that he now lives on to be truly possesed and injoyed I likewise constitute and ordain that
my Dear and loving wife Margaret shall have free Possession of the room in the dwelling house now on
the said Land during her life I also give and bequeath unto my dear and loving wife one bay Horse nown
by the name of Jack also two cows the one a brindel the other a whiteish dun also four head of sheep also
her bed and furniture and half of the household furnature. I also give and bequeath unto my loving son
Michael one Gray Horse two years old last spring also one yearling Heifer white and red, also the big
Plow Irons. I also give to my loving Sou George and one gray mare two years old last spring also one
Heifer, three years old a Brown and a bob tail. Also one pair of Plow Irons nown by the little ones. I also
give unto my fore beloved garles PoUy, Sussey Peggy and Barbara fifteen pounds a peace to be paid to
them in property, also that my beloved sons John Isaac Jacob and Simon that each of them exsept Simon
pay forty shillings of that fifteen pounds to the garles in property and Simon seven pounds ten shillings in
the like payment, and that all they rest of my goods and Chattels to be equily divided betwixt my three
sons Abraham Michael and George. I likewise constitute make and ordain my loving brother Michael
Hornback and my loving firiend Samuel Curtright sole Executors of this my last will and testament to s —
the same perform according to my meaning and I do hereby utterly disalow revoke and disannul all and
every other former Testament and will by me in any wise before made, will and bequeathed ratifying and
confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal the day and year above written.

Witness present

Simon Hornback L.S.

An Trumbo
John Artman
Martha Trumbo

The will was proved at the Bourbon County January Court in 1801 by the oath of John Artman
and Andrew Trumbo, witnesses thereto. Michael Hornback and Samuel Curtright posted a bond of four
hundred pounds to served as executors.

The children of Simon and Margaret Alkier Hornback were:

19

20
21

22

23

24

i. John® Hornback.

ii. Abraham Hornback.

iii. Michael "Professor" Hornback.

iv. Susannah "Sussey" Hornback. Born, 27 Nov 1768, in Hampshire Co., VA®^. She
married Isaac Newton Conyers, son of Samuel Conyers and Keziah Sparks.
Marriage license, 20 Aug 1793®®.

V. George Hornback. Born, circa 1770, in Hampshire Co., VA. Resided: 16 Sep
1816, in Pickaway Co., OH. Occupation: justice of the peace. He married PoUy,
surname unknown®®.

George Hornback was called an infant orphan of Simon Hornback, deceased, at
the April 1801 court of Bourbon County, Kentucky. He chose his older brother,
Abraham Hornback, as his guardian.

George Hornback appeared on Bourbon County tax rolls twice, in 1803 and
1804. He was living on Johnston Creek, first with fifty acres and secondly with one
hundred acres.

vi. Mary "PoUy" Hornback®®. Born in Hampshire Co., VA.

vii. Isaac Hornback.
vm. Jacob Hornback.

ix. Simon Hornback.

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X. Margaret "Peggy" Hornback. Born, 24 Sep 1781, in Bourbon Co., KY^®. Died, 4
Dec 1848, in Fountain Co., IN®®. Buried in Salem Cem. She married Isaac/Jacob
Funk, son of Adam Funk and Sarah Long, 8 Jul 1797, in Bourbon Co., KY®^.

25 xi. Barbara Sue Hornback.

15. Michael'^ Hornback®® (Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, circa 1741-7, in Rochester,
Ulster Co., NY®®. Died, circa 1817®®, in Bourbon Co., KY. Census; 1810, in Bourbon Co., KY: p. 88.

Michael married Clemency Amos, daughter of Nicholas Amos. She died, before 1817. in
Bourbon Co., KY.

The Public Service Claims of Hampshire County, Virginia, recorded that Michael Hornback
provided one hundred pounds of flour and a cask to the revolutionary cause. Michael Hornback was an
executor of his brother, Simon's will, which was probated in 1801. On February 1, 1817, Michael deeded
his son, Michael Jr., 100 acres on the Hinkson waterway in Bourbon County, Kentucky, for a payment
of $1,000.00. This deed was recorded in Bourbon County, Kentucky Deed Book M, pages 335-6.

The children of Michael and Clemency Amos Hornback were;

i. James® Hornback. Born, circa 1765, on the South Branch of the Potomac River,
Hampshire Co., VA. Died, after 1813, in Grayson Co., KY. He married Mary

Sconce.

26 h. Michael Hornback.

iii, Elizabeth Hornback. Born, circa 1783. She married William Brown, 10 or 20
Jan 1799, Bourbon Co., KY.

iv. possibly; Rhoda, Nancy, PoUie and Simon.

Fifth Generation

16. Abraham® Hornback (Daniel‘S, Johannes®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 1758, Hampshire Co., VA.
Died, 16 Nov 1834, in Spencer Co., IN. Census: 1790, in Hampshire Co., VA; 6 whites. Census: 1820, in
Spencer Co., IN. Census; 1830, in Carter Twp., Spencer Co., IN.

Abraham married Hannah Cleaver, daughter of WiUiam Cleaver, 3 Apr 1784, in Popular
Neck, Nelson Co., KY, home of father®®. Born, circa 1765®^. Died, 14 Dec 1842, in Spencer Co.. IN®^.
Buried in Nancy Hanks Cemetery, Spencer Co., IN.

In 1784 Abraham Hornback inherited three tracts from his father’s estate: 32 1/3 acres. 25 and
1/3 acres, and 11 and 2/3 acres. He may have been the Abraham Hoornbeeck who had witnessed a lease
of 138 acres on South Branch on June 11, 1775, made by Henry Shipler to William Row.

Abraham enlisted in Muhlenberg's 8th Regiment of the Virginia Line on February 9, 1776, and
served for a term of two years being discharged at Valley Forge by Captain Van Swearingen. He
participated in the defeat of Burgoyne and in several skirmishes with Captain James Knox's company
of detached riflemen commanded by Colonel Daniel Morgan. He applied for a military pension on March
15, 1822.

On September 17, 1783, Abraham sold seventeen acres on the South Branch in Hampshire
County, Virginia, to Samuel Hornback, probably his uncle®®.

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The children of Abraham and Hannah Cleaver Hornback were:

1. William^ Hornback. He may have married Jane Tucker, 2 Mar 1803.

ii. Daniel Hornback. He may have married Susy Tucker, 2 Mar 1803.

Daniel Hornback served from September 1, 1812, until December 25, 1812, in
the Company of Captain Richard Menifee, Kentucky Mounted Volunteer Militia.
Colonel John Donaldson, commander

iii. , Elizabeth Hornback. Born, circa 1786. Died, 3 Sep 1825. She married Mr.

Gentry.

iv. Mary "Polly" Hornback. Born, circa 1786. Resided, 1846, in Bureau Co., IL. She
married James Sallee, 7 Dec 1809.

17. Daniel® Hornback (SamueP, Johannes®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, circa 1764, Hampshire Co.,
VA Died, 1810, in Bourbon Co., KY. Census: 1810, in Bourbon Co., KY; p. 123.

Daniel married Mary Parris, 8 Mar 1790, in Bourbon Co., KY^®.

Daniel Hornback first paid taxes in Bourbon County, Kentucky, in the year 1791. He was taxed
on fourteen head of cattle in 1792. In 1802 he had 71 acres on Strode's .Creek. By 1807 he had five
blacks. In 1810, the year of his death, he was taxed on 77 acres.

The children of Daniel and Mary Parris Hornback were:

i. Dolly® Hornback. Born, 1792, Bourbon Co., KY.

ii. Sarah Hornback. Born, 1794, Bourbon Co., KY

iii. Samuel Hornback.

iv. Sabina Hornback. Born, 1798, Bourbon Co., KY. She married Elven Hatcher,
circa 1821, in Bourbon Co., KY®"^.

V. Adam Hornback. Born, circa 1800, in Bourbon Co., KY. Died, 1854, in Platte Co.,
MO.

vi. John Hornback. Born, 1808, Bourbon Co., KY.

vii. Jemima Hornback. Born, 31 May 1809, in Bourbon Co., KY®®. Died, 11 Jul 1880,
in Sangamon Co., IL®®. Buried in Brittin Cem., Fancy Creek, Sangamon Co., IL®^.

viii. William Harvey Hornback.

William Hornback was a private in Lieutenant John Boswell's Company of the
Kentucky Detached Militia from February 12, 1814, until May 12, 1814.

18. Margaret® Hornback (SamueP, Johannes®, Warnaar®, Joos^). Born, circa 1768, Hampshire
Co., VA. Died, 1812, in Pickaway Co., OH®®.

Margaret married Adam Alkier®®, son of Harmonas Alkier and Lydia Patton, 25 Oct 1788, in
Bourbon Co., KY®®. Born, circa 1767, in Hampshire Co., VA^®®. Died, before 1840, in Pickaway Co.,
OH^®®. Occupation: teacher.

Adam Alkier's first wife was Margaret Hornback, daughter of Samuel Hornback who died about
1812. His second wife was Barbara Sue Hornback, widow of Aaron Cherry and daughter of Simon
Hornback and Margaret Alkier. See #25 for further information concerning Adam’s second marriage.

By 1784 Adam and his brothers were inhabitants of Kentucky, for in that year Adam signed a
petition to the General Assembly of Virginia.

Adam Alkier, with his brothers, John and WiUiam, first appeared on Bourbon County,
Kentucky, tax rolls in 1789. It is possible Adam was in the household of his brother, John, who was
listed on tax rolls the previous year. In 1793 Adam for the first time was taxed as an owner of animals,
four horses and ten cattle. He appeared on the rolls again in 1794 but was taxed on no property. By

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1796 he had increased his cattle to thirteen head. Adam was last on the tax rolls at this location in
1801.

On October 29, 1810, Adam Alkire appointed his brother, William, to be his attorney and to
sign, seal, and acknowle(^e a deed of 56 3/4 acres to Samuel Scott, and twenty acres belonging to the
heirs of Harmonious Alkire to Richard Smart.

Adam was the first teacher at a log school in Madison County, Ohio,

The children of Adam and Margaret Hornback Alkier were:

27

28

i. Dorothy "Dollie"® Alkire. Born, 3 Apr 1789, in Bourbon Co., Died, 21 Mar

1874, in Madison Co., OH^Of Death(2): 21 Mar 1876. Buried in Pleasant Cem.,
Mt. Sterling, Madison Co., OH. She married Samuel Ravenscroft Dawson, 25 Aug
I8I4102.

ii. Samuel Alkire. Born, 25 Oct 1790, in Bourbon Co., Died. 21 Mar 1874, in

White Co., Resided: 1824, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Sangamon Co., IL. He

married DoUie Alkire, daughter of John Alkier and Susannah Nation. 29 Dec
1813, in Pickaway Co.,

On November 23rd and 24th, 1824, Samuel Alkire purchased 160 acres in the E
1/2, S5, T18, R5, which was Sugar Grove Precinct of Sangamon County, Illinois.

iii. Michael Harness Alkire.

iv. Elizabeth Alkire. Born, 25 Sep 1794, in Bourbon Co., Died, 21 Oct 1879,

in Madison Co., OH^®®. Buried in Alkire Cem., Sterling, Madison Co., OH. She
married Thomas Leasonby, 11 Jul 1816, in Pickaway Co., OH^°®.

V. John Harrison Alkire.

vi. Sarah Alkire. Born, circa 1798, in Bourbon Co.. KY. She married, first. John
Hand, 16 Aug 1819^'^. Marriage(2): 17 Aug 1819. She married, second. Francis
Whitlow, 25 Apr 18251°^.

vii. Margaret Alkire. Born, 25 Sep 1799, in Bourbon Co., KY. Died. 29 May 1873. in
Pickaway Co., OH. Buried in Shiloh Cem., Monroe Twp., Pickaway Co., OH. She
married, first, Abner Ogden, 10 Jan 1822^°®. She married, second. Pleasant
Southward, 31 Aug 1833, in Fayette Co., OH^^'^.

/iii. Daniel V. Alkire. Born, circa 1802, in Bourbon Co., KY. Died. 8 Sep 1852. in
White Co., IN. Occupation: farmer. He married Mary Crose, 30 Aug 1825. in
Pickaway Co., OH^®*^. Marriage(2): 6 Sep 1826.

ix. Harmonas Alkire. Born, 1804, in Bourbon Co., KY^'^'^. Died, 21 Sep 1896. in
Sangamon Co., Resided: 1828, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL.

Occupation: farmer. He married Martha Matilda McLemore, 31 Dec 1829. in
Sangamon Co.,

Harmonas Alkire held property in sections 26, 27, and 34 of Fancy Creek
Township of Sangamon County, Illinois. See #19 in the Alkire chapter for further
information regarding this family.

X. Judah Alkire. Born, circa 1806, in Bourbon Co.. KY. She married Joel Helmich.
20 Jun 1838, in Pickaway Co.,

xi. Adam Jesstine Alkire. Born, 4 Mar 1808, in Bourbon Co., KY^^*^. Died, 24 Feb

1879, in Taylor Co., Death(2): 26 Feb 1879. Buried in Dallas Twp.. Taylor

Co., lA. He married, first, Elizabeth Leasonby, 29 Nov 1827, in Pickaway Co.,
OHiii. He married, second, Ellen Pugh, 21 Dec 1844^°'*.

xii. David Alkire.

xiLi. Mary Alkire. Born, 18 Jun 1811, in Ohio^'^'^. Died, 26 Nov 1851. in Pickaway Co..

Buried in Alkire Cem.. Alkire Farm, Pickaway Co., OH. She married
William M. Alkire, son of Michael Alkier and Dorothy Phebus, 5 Nov 1832. in
Pickaway Co., OH^^. Marriage(2): 5 Nov 1830^^^.

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19. John® Hornback (Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^)®®. Born, 17 Dec 1760. in
Hampshire Co., VA^^®. Died, 19 Jan 1846, in Indiana^^®. Census: 1820, in Bath Co., KY; p. 194.

John married, first, Elizabeth Phebus, 10 Dec 1789, in Bourbon Co., KY^^®. Marriage(2): 30
Nov 1790^^“^. Born, 17 Dec 1768^^®. Died, 15 Mar 1808, ta Kentucky^^®. He married, second, Marian
Thomas®®, 10 Feb I8IIII®.

John Hornback served 56 days during the Revolution under Captain John Harness, receiving
pay of 4:4:0. After the war he removed to Bourbon County, Kentucky, where he appeared on the tax
rolls in 1792*1799. Only in the year 1794 was he taxed on 100 acres on Green Creek.

The children of John and Elizabeth Phebus Hornback were:

i. Ehzabeth® Hornback. Born, 3 Dec 1790, in Bourbon Co., KY^^®.

ii. Dolly Hornback. Born, 13 Dec 1792, in Bourbon Co., KY^^®.

iii. John Hornback. Born, 18 May 1794, in Bourbon Co., KY^^®. Died, 26 Jan
I824II®.

iv. James Hornback. Born, 8 Dec 1796, in Bourbon Co., KY^^®. Died, 28 Jul 1877. in
Carthage, Jaspar Co., MO. Occupation: farmer. He married Mary McIntyre, 26
Sep 1826, in Champaign Co., OH.

v. Simon Hornback. Born, 26 Jun 1798, in Bourbon Co., KY^^®.

vi. Marion Hornback. Born, 4 Aug 1800, in Kentucky.

vii. Abraham Hornback. Born, 6 Apr 1802, in Kentucky^^®.

viii. male Hornback. Born, 13 Jul 1805, in Kentucky^^®.

ix. Nancy Hornback. Born, 9 Mar 1808, in Kentucky^^®. Died, 25 Feb 1809, in
Kentucky^^®.

The children of John and Marian Thomas Hornback were:

x. James Hornback. Born, 23 Dec 1815^^®. He married Mahala Corder, 24 Oct
1848, in Carroll Co.,

xi. William Hornback. Born, 22 Nov 1817, in Ohio^^'^. Died, circa 1899, in Carroll
Co., IN. He married Sarah Hornback, 5 Aug 1837^^®.

xii. Simon Hornback. Born, 5 Oct 1819^^®. Census: 1850, in Carroll Co., IN. Census:
1860, in Carroll Co., IN. He married^^® Eliza Gosley.

xiii. John T. Hornback. Born, 20 Jan 1823, in Ohio^^®. He married Harriet Phillipse,
23 May 1844119.

xiv. Malinda Hornback. Born, 22 May I823II®. She marriedH® Jc^eph Phillipse.

XV. Jeremiah Hornback. Born, 27 May 1828, in IndianaH®. Census: 1850, in White
Co., IN. Census: 1860, in Carroll Co., IN. He marriedH® Margaret Lane Danes,
circa 1853, in Carroll Co., INH®.

xvi. Abraham Hornback. Born, 19 Apr 1830, in IndianaH®. Census: 1850, in
Lockport, Carroll Co., IN; p. 350. Census: 1860, in CarcJl Co., IN.

xvii. Martha Hornback. Born, 9 Oct 1833il®. Died, 4 Aug 1835ii®.

20. Abraham® Hornback (Simon‘S, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joosi)!^®. Born, 21 Oct 1761, in
Hampshire Co., VAl^l. Died, 25 Jan 1833, at Indian Point, Sangamon Co., ILi^^. Death(2): 29 Jan
183312’*. Buried in Hornback Cem., 5 miles east of Petersburg, Menard Co., IL12®. Census: 1810, in
Montgomery Co., KY; p. 374. Census: 1820, Bath Co., KY; p. 210. Census: 1830, in Sangamon Co., IL;
p. 195. Occupation: farmer.

Abraham marriedi^'^, first, Elizabeth Trumbo'^2 daughter of Andrew "Andy" Trumbo and
Margaretha Katherine "Grate" Harness, 18 Aug 1791, in Bourbon Co., KY12®. Marriage license, 18
Aug 1791129. Born, 14 Feb 1773, Hampshire Co., VAl®9. Died, Sep 1810, in Montgomery Co., KY.

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Abraham married, second, Elizabeth "Betsy" Mappin, Bracken®^, daughter of James and Sarah
Mappin, 20 Sep 1817, in Bath Co., Marriage(2): Sep 1816133, Born. 8 Jun 1774. in

Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgi^^. Died, 13 Aug 1856, in Menard Co., Buried in Hornback Cem.,

Menard Co., IL. Census. 6 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 292136

Abraham Hornback was born in Hampshire County, Virginia, on October 21. 1761. The area is
now in Hardy County, West Virginia. His father was Simon Hornback, and his mother was Margaret

Alkier. It is said he was over six feet tail, slim, and bearded.

As a young man of fifteen Abraham served in the Revolutionary War for one hundred fifty-four
days in Company P of the Virginia Militia organized in Hampshire County and was in service on
September 27, 1777. The company was commanded by Captain James Parsons. Abram's uncle.
Harmonas Alkier, Jr., was the company lieutenant. This service was recognized by the Daughters of the
American Revolution in April, 1997.

On April 22, 1778, Abraham first appeared in Hampshire County, Virginia court records when
he purchased a colt and a "bed of furniture" at the estate sale of George Rennick. He was on Hampshire
County tax rolls in 1782 and 1784. In 1782 he had three horses and eight head of cattle. Two years later
he had five horses and six head of cattle.

When he was about twenty-two years old, Abraham and his family moved to Bourbon County,
Kentucky, in an area which is now Mercer County. It was on August 16, 1791. in Bourbon County,
Kentucky, that Abram married Elizabeth Trumbo, daughter of Andrew Trumbo and Margaretha
Katherine "Kate" Harness. Elizabeth was born February 14, 1773, on the South Fork of the South
Branch of the Potomac River in Virginia. Her parents had also removed to Bourbon County, and they
first appeared on its tax rolls in 1789 as did Abraham Hornback. Perhaps the families had journeyed
together to Kentucky from Hampshire County, Virginia.

The Hornback's first child was Margaret "Peggy", born February 14, 1793. and named for her
paternal grandmother, Peggy Alkier. Seven other children were born to the Hornbacks before the death
of their mother which occurred in September of 1810, at the birth of Tillitha.

As both Abraham and Abram he appeared on the tax lists of Bourbon County until the year
1802. He was the owner of one hundred acres on Green Creek until 1797. His property was reduced to
fifty acres by 1800. Montgomery County tax rolls, which began in 1797, first listed Abraham in 1802
with 400 acres on the Licking River. When Bath County was formed from Montgomery County in 1811,
Abraham was transferred again to its tax rolls. In 1813, as a result of the War of 1812, tax records
began being organized in "Companies." Abraham Hornback was listed in the "Trumbo Company" as
were the related Mappin, Bracken, Canterbury, and Trumbo families.

Abraham served in the War of 1812 as a private in the 2nd regiment of Kentucky Mounted
Volunteers commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Jno. Donnaldson and in the company commanded by
Captain Richard Menefie and Captain John Hornback. He volunteered at Owensville, Bath County,
Kentucky, on the 15th of September, 1813. Abraham served for seventy -four days and was honorably
discharged in Bath County on November 26, 1813. On November 20, 1850, his second wife, Elizabeth,
applied for bounty land based on this service.

On September 20, 1817, Abraham married Elizabeth Mappin Bracken, widow of Robert
Bracken. Charles Harper, a Baptist preacher, officiated at the wedding. Elizabeth was the daughter of
James and Sarah Mappin. Sarah Mappin's will was probated on October 10, 1814, in Bath County. Two
years after the wedding of Elizabeth and Abraham, Abraham's daughter, Dolly, married Walter
Bracken, son of James and SaUy Bracken. Abraham’s son, John, married his wife's daughter, Abigail
Bracken, in about 1818. In 1823 another son of Abram, Jesse, married Elizabeth Bracken, also a
daughter of James and Sally Bracken.

Abraham last appeared in Bath County tax records in 1823. It is probable that members of the
related families of CantreU, Bracken, Bradley, Trumbo, and others made an exploratory trip to Illinois
in advance of a permanent relocation. The day after his 64th birthday, October 22, 1825, Abraham and
family, Abraham's married sons, John and Jesse and their families, as well as members of the Bracken
family, arrived at Indian Point in Sangamon County after a thirty day journey in four covered wagons
pulled by teams of oxen which hauled their supplies and household goods. The men, women, and
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federal land sale eighty acres in the west 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of section 15, of Indian Creek Township, an
area which after his death became Menard County. A year later October 26, 1826. he made a cash
entry, #2723, for eighty acres in the southwest 1/4 of section 13, at $80.00 per acre. He received a patent
on December 5th.

The Hornbacks were one of the first families to settle this area of Illinois. Though the
Hornbacks shot game for their survival in the early years of settlement, eventually they farmed 325
acres. Abram made an addition to his land holdings on July 18, 1829, when at a federal land sale he
purchased eighty acres at $1.25 per acre, in the west 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of the same section as his
original purchase. The patent was issued on December 1, 1830, the winter of the "deep snow."

An account by a descendant of Abraham describing the early days in Sangamon County was as

follows:

The newcomers in Illinois in 1825 had very Kttle money. They husked corn and received two
bushels in payment for a day’s work. Abraham's son, Andrew Hornback, sat on his horse at one time and
counted fifty-seven deer. Turkey and wild geese were plentiful and so were the Indians. They would come
frequently to the cabin to get something to eat and stay until they got it. There was an Indian town at the
mouth of Salt Creek which contained one thousand warriors. According to the treaty the Indians had
made with the whites, they had one more year to stay in the area. They then left but stopped at Rock
Island.

Horse flies were so thick that stock could not stay on the prairies in the daytime. After a drizzly,
cloudy day, the sun came out warm. A person could not ride three miles without lolling a horse. The
horses had to feed at night, and the pioneers hunted them in the morning. They always carried a stick
while hunting and sometimes killed four or five rattlesnakes during the morning.

At that time a cow was worth about $7.00, and a calf worth a dollar. Pork was worth one cent per
poxmd and corn five cents per bushel. Tliey used to haifi their wheat to Pekin and sell it for twenty-five
cents per bushel. Oats bought ten cents at Beardstown, and it took three days to make the round trip.
Butter was worth five cents per pound in Springfield, and eggs sold for four cents per dozen. A horse was
Worth from $30.00 to $40.00.

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Abraham's daughter, Peggy Canterbury, moved to Sangamon County in the fall ol 1826 with
her husband, Asa. Abraham's daughter, Martha, wife of Elisha Bradley, had married in Bath County,
Kentucky in August of 1824, and after the death of Elisha in about 1845, she and her family removed to
Menard County.

Abraham died intestate on January 25, 1833, at the age of 71 years, 3 months, and 8 days. His
wife was administratrix, and she, John S. Alexander, and John Hornback posted bond to the court.
$22.00 was charged Abraham's estate for medical bills and $18.00 for his coffin.

In February of 1833 an appraisal of $307.75 was made of Abraham’s personal property by Elijah
Scott, Michael Killion, and Francis Rayburn. The estate auction listed the names of the persons who
purchased each item. The goods consisting primarily of tools and animals: a heifer calf, a steer, seven
head of sheep, a yoke of oxen, a cow and calf, another cow and calf, a filly, a three year old horse, a year
old colt, and a two year old colt.

Abraham was the first burial in the Hornback Cemetery, and his grave was marked as a
Revolutionary War soldier by the Daughters of the American Revolution. At one time Abraham killed a
deer in the timber where the Hornback Cemetery is now situated. He told the family he wished to be
buried there and laid off the cemetery for a family burying ground. It was not until November 5, 1862,
that his son, Andy, deeded the land to the state of Illinois to be used as a burying ground for Hornbacks.
their relatives, and no others. Abraham's second wife died on August 13, 1856, at the age of eighty-two.
She, Abraham's son, John Hornback, and his daughter, Martha Bradley, were buried in this cemetery
as well as numerous other descendants.

When Betsy Bracken Hornback's husband, Abraham, died, she attested that her son. Thomas
W. Bracken, by her former husband, Robert Bracken, was heir to $52.00, which sum was put to interest
for the use of Thomas W. Bracken twenty-five years previously. After her marriage to Abraham
Hornback, the $52.20 and interest were taken by Abraham and kept by him until his death. Thomas
had died about ten years previously without heirs, and the money had never been paid.

Elizabeth "Betsy" Mappin Hornback

The children of Abraham and Elizabeth Trumbo Hornback were:

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30

31

32

33

34

35

i. Elizabeth® Hornback. Born, circa 1792, in Bourbon Co., KY. Died, before 1833.

ii. Dorothy "Dolly'' Hornback.

iii. Margaret "Peggy" Hornback. She married Asa F. Canterbury. See Chapter I.

iv. John Hornback.

v. Jefro "Jesse" Hornback.

vi. Martha E. "Patsy" Hornback.

vii. Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Hornback.

viii. Andrew Trumbo "Andy" Hornback.

ix. Eliza Hornback. Born, circa 1809, Montgomery Co., Died, before 1833.

X. Tillitha Hornback.

21. Michael "Professor"® Hornback (Simon**, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joas*)®®’*®"^. Born, circa
1765, in Hampshire Co., VA. Died, 8 Sep 1835, in Pickaway Co., OH. Burial in Palestine Cem.,
Pickaway Co., OH. Occupation: teacher.

Michael seems to have had a first marriage to a wife who died about 1803. He married second,
Sarah "Sally" Phillips®®, daughter of Commander Phillips, Apr 1804, in Montgomery Co.. KY*®®.
Born, 1781*®®. Died, 1833, in Pickaway Co., OH*®®. Burial: 1833, in Palestine Cem., Pickaway Co., OH.

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Townships of Menard County, Illinois

A. Michael Hornback appeared on the tax lists of Bourbon County, Kentucky, in most years
between 1790 and 1820, the last year read by this researcher. In the year 1792 he was listed with 45
head of cattle. In the year 1796 he had 100 acres on the Flatlick waterway or the Johnson waterway.
He acquired an additional 100 acres on the Hinkston or Green waterway. On February 1, 1817, his son,
Michael, Jr., purchased for $1,000.00 the 100 acres on the Hinkston waterway.

He may have been the Michael Hornback who joined from Colville's Company on July 10, 1794,
a company of mounted spies and guides under the command of Captain Joshua Baker. He served until
October 21, 1794, and was at the Battle of Fallen Timbers which occurred on August 20, 1794.

Before September 16, 1816, Michael and Sally Hornback were living in Pickaway County, Ohio,
as mentioned in a deed in Bourbon County, Virginia Deed Book M, pages 391*3. They resided at that
location the remainder of their lives.

The children and birth dates listed below may be incorrect. They dijffer with the research of
Stanley Kuhl Hornbeck, grandson of Curtis Hornbeck which may be more accurate The children of
Michael Hornback were:

i. Clarris® Hornback. Born, 1797, in Kentucky^^®. Resided in Pickaway Co., OH and
Shelby Co., IL. He married Mary Jane Taylor, 1840.

ii. Michael Hornback. Born, circa 1798, in Hardy Co., VA. Resided, 1817, on
Hinkston Creek, Bourbon Co., KY.

Michael Hornback, Jr., was listed next to his father's name on Bourbon County
tax rolls in 1797, with one horse and a new house. Michael, Jr., purchased 100
acres on the Hinkson waterway from his father on February 1, 1817, for $1,000.00.
The property was to "include the plantation whereon Michael Hornback, Jr., now
lives." This deed was recorded in Bourbon County, Kentucky Deed Book M, pp. 335*
336. This Michael may not have been the son of Professor Michael.

iii. Joseph Hornback. Born, circa 1802, in Bourbon Co., He married Mary

Thomas, 1849^^*^.

Joseph Hornback appeared only once in 1821 on Bath County tax rolls.

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iv. James H. Hornback. Born, 2 Nov 1803, in Kentucky^^®. Died, 28 Feb 1865, in
Union Co., He married Mary Newton Twyford, 15 Feb 1829, in Ohio^^°.

James H. and Mary Newton Twyford Hornback had fifteen children. Their son,
Smith Alexander Hornback, born March 17, 1847, married Dollie Alkire Hornback
on November 13, 1870. Dollie was the widow of the brother of Smith Alexander
Hornback, Clement Twyford Hornback, born March 14, 1836, who had married
Dollie Alkire in 1867.

V. George Hornback.

vi. Jeptha Hornback^^. Born in Kentucky.

vii. Nancy Hornback. Born in Kentucky. Died in childbirth. She married James
Hicks.

viii. Robinson Hornback. Born in Kentucky. Resided in Iowa.

ix. Dorothy Hornback. Born, 6 May 1813^^®. Died, 15 May 1885^^. She married
Elisha MitcheU Wheeler, son of John Wheeler and Tabitha Warrington, 28 Jun

1839^38

x. Curtis Hornback. Born, 1815. He married Sarah J. Plum, 1846^^^.

xi. Lydia Hornback. Died in Pickaway Co., OH. She married^*^^, first, WiUiam
Harrison. She married^^^, second, Andrew Harrison, William's brother.

xii. Miranda Hornback. Miranda was engaged to Andrew Harrison when she died.

xiii. possibly, Clarence Hornbeck.

22. Isaac^ Hornback (Simon'^, Jacobus "James"^, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 19 Apr 1772, in
Hampshire Co., VA^^^ 11 Jul 1856, in White Co., IN, near MonticeUo^'*^. Burial in Old Christian

Cem., Williamsport, Pickaway Co., OH.

Isaac married®^ Margaret Funk®^, daughter of Adam Funk and Sarah Long, 1 Apr 1793, in

Bourbon Co., KY144.

Isaac Hornback appeared in Bourbon County tax records in 1793 with one hundred acres on
Green Creek. Thereafter he was not taxed on property. His last year on the Bourbon County rolls was
in 1799 in which year he was also found on Clark County tax rods.

Isaac was a private in Captain Aaron Hart's Company of the Kentucky Detached Militia
commanded by Lieutenant Colonel John Davis from November 15, 1814, until May 15, 1815.

The children of Isaac and Margaret Funk Hornback were:

37 i. Simon® Hornback.

38 ii. Adam Hornback.

23. Jacob® Hornback {Simon'^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^)®®. Born, 16 Oct 1774, in
Hampshire Co., VA^^®. Died, 4 Feb 1838, in Macon Co., Census: 1810, in Montgomery Co., KY; p.
374. Census: 1820, in Bath Co., KY; p. 158.

Jacob married®®, first, Leatha Conyers®®, daughter of Samuel Conyers and Kesiah Sparks,
Jul 1797, in Bourbon Co., KY^*^®. Born, 2 Jun 1769. Died, 21 Sep 1833, in Macon Co., IL. He married,
second, Nancy Braden, 6 Dec 1835, in Macon Co., IL^^®.

Only in the year 1799 did Jacob Hornback appear on the Bourbon County, Kentucky, tax rods.
By 1805 he had joined his brother, Abraham, on the tax rods of Montgomery County. Jacob had
acquired 150 acres on the White Oak waterway by the fodowing year. He was transferred to the tax
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acres. His name appeared through 1831 with the same acreage variously said to be on the White Oak or
Slate waterways.

The children of Jacob and Leatha Conyers Hornback were:

39

40

41

42

i. Isaac® Hornback. Born, 5 Apr 1798^^"^. Died, 1881^'^'^.

ii. Abraham Hornback.

iii. Simon Hornback.

iv. Kassie Hornback. Born, 20 Aug 1803, in Bourbon Co., KY.

V. Jacob Hornback.

vi. Samuel Conyers Hornback.

vii. Ishmael Hornback. Born, 17 Nov 1811, in Bath Co., KY. He married
Sophia/Sylvia Clayton, 13 Aug 1831, in Bath Co., KY^^®.

24. Simon® Hornback (Simon‘S, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^)®®. Born, 26 Oct 1777, in
Hampshire Co., Died, 13 Oct 1857, in Williamsport, Pickaway Co., Burial in Old

Christian Cem., Williamsport, Pickaway Co., OH.

Simon married®® Sarah "SaUy" Alkier®®, daughter of Harmonas Alkier and Lydia Patton. 8
May 1811, in Bourbon Co., KY. Born, circa 1778, in Hampshire Co., VA. Died, 22 Jan 1843, in
Williamsport, Pickaway Co., OH. Burial in Old Christian Cem., Williamsport, Pickaway Co., OH.

Simon Hornback, Jr., appeared in the Bourbon County, Kentucky tax records only once, in the
year 1799. Simon married his first cousin, Sarah Alkier, who was the daughter of his mother's brother,
Harmonas Alkier, Jr.

The children of Simon and Sarah Alkier Hornback were:

i. Isaac® Hornback. Born, 27 Feb 1812, in Pickaway Co., OH. Died, 25 Jul 1900, in
Paris, Grant Co., WI. Buried in Louisburg Cem., Jamestown, Grant Co., WI. He
married Elizabeth Mitts, 14 Feb 1832, in Pickaway Co., OH. Marriage(2): 14 Feb
1833.

ii. Cyrus Hornback. Born, 2 Dec 1818, in Ohio^®®. Died, 25 Dec 1887, in Pickaway
Co., OH^®L Occupation: farmer. He married Jane Baker, 2 Dec 1843, in Pickaway
Co., OH152.

Cyrus and Jane Baker Hornback had nine children.
iiL. John Hornback. Born in Ohio,
iv. Sarah Hornback. Born in Ohio.

25. Barbara® Sue Hornback (Simon‘S, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^)®®. Born, circa 1779,
Hampshire Co., VA. Resided: 1840, in Champaign Co., OH. Resided, 1850, in Vermilion Co., IL.

Barbara married®®, first, Aaron Cherry®®, recorded 20 Jun 1809, Franklin Co., OH. Died,
before 1818. She married®®, second, Adam Alkier®®, son of Harmonas Alkier and Lydia Patton, 10
Dec 1818, in Pickaway Co., OH^®®. Born, circa 1767, in Hampshire Co., VA^®®. Died, before 1840, in
Pickaway Co., OH^®®. Occupation: teacher.

Barbara Hornback was called an infant orphan of Simon Hornback, deceased, at the April, 1801,
Bourbon County, Virginia Court. She chose an older brother, Michael Hornback, to be her guardian.

Adam ADder's first wife was Margaret Hornback, daughter of Samuel Hornback who died about
1812. His second wife was Barbara Hornback, widow of Aaron Cherry and daughter of Simon Hornback
and Margaret Alkier.

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By 1784 Adam and his brothers were inhabitants of Kentucky, for in that year Adam signed a
petition to the General Assembly of Virginia.

With his brothers, John and WilUam, Adam Alkier first appeared on Bourbon County.
Kentucky tax roUs in 1789. It is possible Adam was in the household of his brother, John, who was
listed on tax rolls the previous year. In 1793 Adam for the first time was taxed as an owner of animals,
four horses and ten cattle. He appeared on the rolls again in 1794 but was taxed on no prcperty. By
1796 he had increased his cattle to thirteen head. Adam was last on the tax rolls at this location in
1801.

On October 29, 1810, Adam Alkire appointed his brother, WiUiam, to be his attorney and to
sign, seal, and acknowlec^e deeds from the heirs of Harmonious Alkire of 56 3/4 acres to Samuel Scott
and 20 acres to Richard Smart.

Adam was the first teacher at a log school in Madison County, Ohio.

The children of Adam and Barbara Hornback Alkire were:

i. Lydia® Alkire. Born, circa 1819, in Ohio. She married Benjamin Watkins. 13
Jan 1853, in Vermillion Co., IL^®**.

ii. Simon Alkire. Born, 10 Nov 1821, in Ohio. Military service in the Civil War, Co.
K, 76th IL Infantry. He married, first, Martha Davis, 14 Aug 1842, in Pickaway
Co., OH^^. He married, second, Sarah Dops, 22 Aug 1850, in Vermihon Co.,
IL^^. He married, third, Sarah J. Forkner, 23 Mar 1890, in Cloud Co., KS^'^'*.

iii. Isaac H. Alkire. Born in Ohio. Died, 7 Jul 1864, in action, Jackson, Miss. Mihtary
service in Civil War, Company K, 76th IL Infantry. He married Lucinda Barrett.
18 Oct 18481°^.

26. Michael® Hornback (Michael^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 11 Jul 1772. Died, 2
Jun 1833, Missouri. Census: 1810, in Bourbon Co., KY; p. 88.

Michael married, first, Ruth Parker, 29 Jan 1798, in Bourbon Co., KY^®®. He married, second.
Mrs. Rhoda "PoUy" Hall Forgneran, daughter of Caleb Hall and Betty Forqueran, 24 April or May
1802, in Bourbon Co., KY^®®.

Michael and Ruth Parker Hornback had a daughter:

i. Ehzabeth® Hornback. Born, circa 1799.

Possible children of Michael and Rhoda Forqueran Hornback were

ii. Barbara Hornback. Born, circa 1803.

iii. Aquilla P. Hornback. Born, 13 Jun 1804, Bourbon Co., KY. Died, 20 Aug 1877,
Ralls Co., MO. He married Elizabeth Forqueran, 26 Mar 1822, Bourbon Co., KY.

iv. James Hornback. Born, circa 1808, in Bourbon Co., KY. Died, 1885. He married,
first, Mahala Ann Fields, circa 1835. He married second, Mrs. Mary Ann Dodd
Winn, circa 1849.

V. Christie Hornback. Born, circa 1809,

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Sixth Generation

27. Michael Harness® Alkire (Margaret®, Samuel^, Johannes®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 20 Aug
1792, in Bourbon Co., Died, 27 Dec 1846, in Pickaway Co.,

Michael married Mary "Polly" Barton, 18 Dec 1814^®'^. Born, circa 1793, in Virginia.

The children of Michael and Mary Barton Alkire were:

i. Nancy Alkire.

u. Margaret‘S Alkire. Born, 20 Jun 1829^®^ Died, 23 Nov 1873^®^^

ui. Samuel Alkire.

iv. Ehzabeth Alkire.

28. John Harrison® Alkire (Margaret®, Samuel^, Johannes®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 15 Jan 1797,
in Bourbon Co., Died, 9 Jan 1875, in Rosedale, Parke Co.,

John married, first, Sarah Skiies, 23 Feb 1819, in Madison Co., Divorced in Madison

Co., OH. Born, 1797, in Pleasant Twp., Madison Co., OH. Died, 13 Mar 1873, in Madison Co., OH.
Buried in Douglas Cem., Mt. Sterling, Madison Co., OH. He married, second, Susannah Skiies, 13 Feb
I847104 Susannah was the sister of Sarah Skiies Alkire. He married, third, Mary Lister, 12 Oct
1859104.

John and Mary Lister Alkire had a daughter:

43 i. Emily Florence"^ Alkire.

29. Dorothy "DoUy"® Hornback (Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joosi). Born, 14
Feb 1795, in Bourbon Co., KY. Birth(2): 4 Feb 1795. Died, 1818, in Bath Co.,KY.

Dorothy married Walter D. Bracken, son of James Bracken and Sarah "SaUy", surname
unknown, 30 Oct 1812, in Bath Co.. KY^®®. Born, 10 Oct 1793, in Virginiai®®. Died, 20 Feb 1864, in
Menard Co., IL. Buried in Sugar Grove Cera., Menard Co., IL. Census: 16 Sep 1850, in Petersburg,
Menard Co., IL; p. 303. Census: 30 Jul 1860, P.O. Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 871. Walter Bracken
married second, Elizabeth, surname unknown. Born circa 1800, in Kentucky. Census: 30 Jul 1860,
P.O. Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 871. Occupation: farmer.

Walter Bracken's father, James, was taxed on 140 acres on the Licking River in Bath County,
Kentucky, in 1811. He had a male child under 21, probably Walter, and one slave. In 1813 Walter
appeared on the tax roUs with one slave, apparently that of his father, and three horses. Walter
continued on the rolls through 1818, the year of his wife's death. From 1822 to 1824 he was again listed
with three children, but thereafter he was not a taxpayer in the county. At no time was he an owner of
property in Bath County.

After removal to Sangamon County, Illinois, Walter purchased 80 acres in the El/2 of the NW
1/4 of section 36 of Sugar Grove Precinct on October 30, 1827. This area became a part of Menard
County in 1839.

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The children of Walter and Dorothy Hornback Bracken were:

44 i. Ehza^ Bracken.

45 ii. Sarah "Sally" Bracken.

46 iii. Oliver Perry Bracken.

Possible children of Walter and Elizabeth Bracken were:

i. George W. Bracken. Born, circa 1825. Census: 30 July I860, Sweetwater,
Menard Co., IL, p. 872. George Married Louisa Hughs. 8 Oct 1846. in Menard
Co., IL.

ii. Noble Bracken. Born, circa 1827. Census: 30 July 1860. Sweetwater. Menard
Co., IL; p. 872.

30. John® Hornback (Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^)^®®. Born, 3 Feb
1798, in Bourbon Co., KY. Died, 2 Dec 1857, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Buried in
Hornback Cem., Menard Co, IL. Census: 1830, in Sangamon Co., IL; p. 195. Census: 6 Sep 1850. in
Menard Co., IL; p. 292^®^. Military service in Black Hawk War, 1831, 2nd Regiment. Mounted
Volunteers. Occupation: farmer.

John married Abigail "Abbie" Bracken^®^, daughter of Robert Bracken and Elizabeth "Betsy"
Mappin, Bracken, circa 1818, in Bath Co., KY. Born, 27 Oct 1799, in Montgomery Co., KYi24
27 Feb 1880, in Menard Co., IL^®®. Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co, IL. Census: 6 Sep 1850. in
Menard Co., IL; p. 292. Census: 3 Sep 1860, in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL: p. 939^®**. Census: 26 Jul
1870, in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL; p. 52B. Occupation; farmer; postman.

\ John appeared on Bath County, Kentucky, tax rolls from 1819 through 1824 with 45 acres on
the Slate. He and other family members relocated in Sangamon County, Illinois, arriving on October 22.
1825. He purchased a total of 320 acres of government land which he farmed until his death.

John Hornback served in the Sac and Fox War under Captain William F. Elkin in Duncan's
Brigade of the 2nd Regiment of Mounted Volunteers which were discharged at Rock Island on June 4,
1831. On i^ril 21, 1832, he enrolled as a second Lieutenant in the Black Hawk War. in the Spy
Battalion, Whiteside’s Brigade of Mounted Volunteers, lUinois Militia, and was mustered out on May
28, 1832.

John Hornback first patented forty acres in Sangamon County, lUinois, on October 26, 1826. He
added 80 additional acres on October 10, 1827. Both tracts were in the SW 1/4 of section 18 in Indian
Creek Precinct which in 1839 become Menard County. He increased his holdings to 320 acres.

In addition to his farming enterprise, John was a mailman traveling by horseback between
Springfield and Menard County on the Spoon River mail route.

PhyUis Moses provided the following information concerning John Hornback:

Joha Hornback and the family of James E. KiUion wbo married John’s daughter. Mary, came to
Menard Coimty in 1825, settling west of Sugar Grove. The settlers all cleared land for farming, split rails,
and laid fences to confine their livestock. Fur trapping provided their best means of securing cash. They
ate plain food. Wild game was in abundance and a favorite addition to their fare was honey taken from

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"bee trees." John's daughter, Sarah, had memories of "droves of deer and Indians camped on Salt Creek
Bottoms." She also recalled trips to the mill where flour was "bolted" by hand. ^

The children of John and Abigail Bracken Hornback were:

47

i.

Ehzabeth "Betsy"^ Hornback.

48

ii.

Mary "Polly" Hornback.

49

iii.

Sarah "Sally" Bracken Hornback.

iv.

Dorothy Hornback. Born, 15 Sep 1824, in Kentucky^®®. Died, 11 Apr 1870^®®.

50

v.

Rebecca Hornback.

51

vi.

Robert Hornback.

vii.

Jane Hornback. Born, 12 Dec 1830, in Sangamon Co., IL^®®. Died, 18 Dec
1871^®®.

viii.

Abraham Hornback. Born, 12 Nov 1832, in Sangamon Co., IL^®®. Birth(2); 15
Oct 1832. Died, 14 May 1856, in Menard Co., IL^®*^. Burial in Hornback Cem.,
Menard Co., IL. Census: 6 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 292.

ix.

Cinthia A. Hornback. Born, 14 Apr 1835, in Sangamon Co., IL^®®. Died, 9 Sep
1858, in Menard Co., Burial in Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL.

X.

Andrew Hornback. Born, 27 Jan 1838, in Sangamon Co.. IL^®®. Died, 11 Mar
1916^®®. Census; 6 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 292. Census: 3 Sep 1860, in
Athens, Menard Co., IL; p. 939. Census: 26 Jul 1870, in Athens Twp., Menard Co..
IL; p. 52B. Census: 3 Jun 1880, in Dolloway, T18 R5, Menard Co., IL; ED136 SH5.
Occupation: farmer. He married Melinda I., surname unknown, circa 1860. in
Menard Co., IL.

52

xi.

Wilham Henry "Bilhe" Hornback.

53

xii.

Artemisia "Artie" Hornback.

31. Jefro "Jesse"® Hornback (Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born. 5 Dec
1799, in Bourbon Co., KY. Died, circa 1835, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co.,

Jesse married Ehzabeth Bracken, daughter of James Bracken and Sarah "Sally", wife, James
Bracken. Marriage license, 9 Dec 1823, in Bath Co., KY^™. Born, 23 Feb 1807, in Bourbon Co., KY.

Jesse Hornback appeared only twice on Kentucky tax rolls in the years 1824-25. He removed
with his father, Abraham, to Sangamon County, Illinois. On July 13, 1830, he purchased 80 acres in the
El/2 of the SW 1/4 of section 19 in what became a portion of Indian Creek Precinct in Menard County.

The children of Jesse and Elizabeth Bracken Hornback were:

54

i. Alvin*^ Hornback. Born, 22 Dec 1824, in Bath Co., KY. Died, circa 1847 at Cerro
Gordo while in the Mexican War, Company F. 4th Regiment, IL Volunteers.

ii. Abraham Hornback. Born, 25 Jan 1826, in Sangamon Co., IL.

iii. Sarah E. Hornback. Born, 5 Feb 1829, in Sangamon Co., IL. She married David
T. Meeker, 9 Mar 1848, in Menard Co.,

iv. James B. Hornback. Born, 20 Mar 1831, in Sangamon Co., IL.

V. Tillitha Cuma Hornback.

Bolting involved separating bran from the flour with a sieve.

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32. Martha E. "Patsy"® Hornback (Abraham®, Simon‘S, Jacobus "James"®. Warnaar^. Joos^). Born,
29 Nov 1801, in Bourbon Co., KY124 Dec 1892, in Menard Co., IL124 Buried in Hornback

Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 26 Jul 1850, in 1st District, Bath Co., KY: p. Census: 31 Jul

1860, P.O. Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 869^'^^ Census: 4 Aug 1870, in Athens. Menard Co., IL; p.
56B.

Martha married Elisha Bradley. Marriage license, 2 Aug 1824. in Bath Co.. KY^^®. Drowned,
circa 1845, in Licking River, KY. Occupation: blacksmith.

Elisha Bradley bought the hogs of James Bracken before his departure for Illinois. He may have
fathered the two children of his wife's sister, Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Hornback. (See her name, #33.)
Family lore surrounds the death of Elisha Bradley. Elisha had been imbibing too much Kentucky corn
whiskey and wagered that he could swim the Licking River with his boots on. He drowned in the
attempt.

The children of Elisha and Martha Hornback Bradley were:

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56

57

i. William Bradley.

ii. Oliver P. Bradley.

iii. Andrew J. Bradley.

iv. Lucy Jane Bradley. Born, circa 1835, in 1st District, Bath Co., KY. Census: 26
Jul 1860, in 1st District, Bath Co., KY.

V. Nancy E. Bradley. Born, circa 1838, in 1st District, Bath Co., KY. Census: 26 Jul
1850, in 1st District, Bath Co., KY.

vi. Mahala Bradley. Born, circa 1840, in 1st District, Bath Co., KY. Census: 26 Jul
1850, in 1st District, Bath Co., KY; p. 61.

vii. Mary Ann Bradley.

viii. Margaret Bradley.

33. Mary Elizabeth "PoUy"® Hornback (Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®. Warnaar^. Joos^).
Born, 8 Mar 1803, in Montgomery Co., KY. Died, 1895. Census: 6 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p.
292^'^“^. Census; 1860, P.O. Middletown, Menard Co., IL; p. 19D'^®. Census: 1870. in Menard Co.. IL^*^®.

A family story, which may well be true, was that Polly Hornback remained with her sLster,
Martha Bradley in Kentucky, when the family left for Illinois. It was discovered that Martha's husband
was the father of Polly’s first child, born in 1826, and to make matters worse, she was expecting a
second child. Martha refused to keep PoUy any longer, and she was forced to join her father in Illinois.
While en route her second child was born, and after a confinement of three days in the wagon, she took
her place walking with the other women in the party. "Aunt PoUy" remained with her father until his
death and never married.

Mary Hornback had two daughters :

i. Mary Jane^ Hornback. Born, circa 1826, in Sangamon Co., IL. Died, 18 Feb
1864, in Cantrall, Menard Co., IL. Buried in Brittin Cem., Fancy Creek Twp..
Sangamon Co., IL.

Mary Jane and her husband died of typhoid fever. Oliver P. Canterbury was
administrator of their estate.

ii. Martha Ann Hornback.

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34. Andrew Trumbo "Andy"® Hornback (Abraham®, Simon**, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^ , Joos*).
Born, 28 Apr 1807, in Montgomery Co., KY*24. Died, 30 Jun 1895, in Menard Co., IL*24. Buried in
Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 6 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 292B. Census; 3 Sep 1860,
in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL; p. 939. Census; 4 Aug 1870, Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; p. 56B.
Census: 3 Jun 1880, in DoUoway, T18 R5, Menard Co., IL; ED136 SH5. Occupation: farmer.

Andy married, first, Mahala Powell, 17 Feb 1829, in Sangamon Co., IL. Born. 5 Apr 1809, in
Pickaway Co., OH*24, 22 Sep 1860, in Menard Co., Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co.,

IL. Census: 6 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; pp. 292-3. Census: 3 Sep 1860, in Athens Twp., Menard
Co., IL; p. 939. He married, second, Jemima Sales Crickmore, 13 Apr 1874, in Menard Co., IL*^®.
Born, circa 1809, in Kentucky. Census: 3 Jun 1880, in DoUoway, T18 R5, Menard Co., IL; ED136 SH5.

On October 25, 1826, Andrew contracted with his father to exchange a year of labor for 80 acres
of land or $100.00 in cash. Jesse Hornback attested to the contract at the time of the death of their
father in 1833.

In 1831 Andrew T. Hornback served in the Black Hawk War in the 2nd Regiment of Mounted
Volunteers under Captain WUUam F. Elkin. The regiment was discharged at Rock Island, Illinois, on
June 4, 1831.

On April 17, 1840, Asa Canterbury deeded his brother-in-law, Andrew Hornback, sixty acres in
S15, T18N, R6W as recorded in Menard County, Illinois Deed Book 1, page 187.

The wiU of Andrew Hornback was as foUows:

In the name of God Amen. I Andrew Hornback of Menard County Dlinoie being of Sound mind
and memory do make publish & declare this my last will and testament to wit

First after payment of my just debts & erection of monument at my grave of the value of $50.00 I give and
devise all the rest residue and the remainder of my real estate goods chattels & other personal Estate to
Mary Snape of same County her heirs and assigns forever.

Second - 1 appoint whoever may be the Sheriff of Said Coxmty at the time of my death as the Executor of
this will.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 31st day of October 1888.

The wUl was signed with a mark and was filed and proved on July 3, 1895. On September 14,
1897, Mary Yeck was appointed administratrix. Debts of $158.50 were paid including $50.00 to R. C.
Gibbs, apparently for Andrew's gravestone. His daughter, Lucy Jane Bradley, not Mary Yeck, received
$31.50 for her services as administratrix.

The children of Andrew and Mahala PoweU Hornback were;

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i.

Dorothy P. "DoUy"'^ Hornback.

ii.

Hiram PoweU Hornback. Born, 1831, in Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 6 Sep 1850,
in Menard Co., IL; pp. 293. Census: 25 Jul 1860, P.O. Petersburg, Menard Co., IL;
p. 861. He married Atashia Jane Bradley, 26 Jun 1854, in Menard Co., IL*®®.

iii.

Jesse Hornback*'^®. Born. 28 Apr 1833, in Menard Co., IL, near Petersburg.

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iv.

Abel PoweU Hornback.

61

V.

Lucy Jane Hornback.

vi.

John Hornback*'^®. Born, 16 May 1839, in Menard Co., IL, near Petersburg.

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vii.

Milam "Sebastian" Hornback.

viii.

Samuel M. Hornback. Born, 23 Jun 1845, in Menard Co., IL. Died, 28 Mar 1846,
in Menard Co., IL. Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL.

63

ix.

Alvin MUler Hornback.

64

X.

James Henry Hornback.

35. TiUitha® Hornback (Abraham®, Simon**, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®, Joos*). Born, 26 Sep
1810, in Montgomery Co., KY*®®. Birth(2): 18 Sep 1808*®*. Died, 27 Jan 1872, in Sigourney, Keokuk
Co., lA. Burial in Rayburn Cemetery, near Hedrick, Keokuk Co., lA

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Tillitha marriedJohn S. Rentfro^®*^, 29 Oct 1829, in Sangamon Co., Born. Mar 1801. in

Kentucky. Died, 8 Dec 1883, in Sigourney, Keokuk Co., lA Burial: Dec 1883, in Rayburn Cemetery,
near Hedrick, Keokuk Co., lA. Occupation: judge, postman.

John S. Renfro served in the Black Hawk War in 1832. He was a mail carrier from Springfield.
Illinois, on the Spoon River mail route in the late 1830s, traveling on horseback. From the years 1839 to
1845 he appeared on the voters' lists at Indian Point in Menard County, Illinois. He was also an election
clerk and in 1844-45 a judge.

The children of John S. and Tillitha Hornback Renfro were:

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i. Mary Rent&o. Born, circa 1830, in Sangamon Co., IL. She married Mr.
Taylor.

ii. Elizabeth Rentfro. Born, circa 1832, in Sangamon Co., IL. She married Mr.

Rayburn.

iii. James AUen Rentfro.

iv. William S. Rentfro. Born, circa 1835, in Sangamon Co., IL. Resided in Kansas.
Occupation: farmer. He married Mary E. Williams.

V. Nancy P. Rentfro. Born, circa 1837, in Sangamon Co., IL.

vi. Joseph Rentfro. Born, circa 1839, in Menard Co., IL. Resided in Kansas.
Occupation: farmer. He married Ehza Taylor.

vii. Rebecca Rentfro. Born, circa 1841, in Menard Co., IL. She married Mr. Taylor.

viii. Margaret Rentfro. Born, circa 1843, in Menard Co., IL.

ix. " John B. Rentfro. Born, circa 1846, in Menard Co., IL. Resided, 1882, in Phoenix,
AZ.

X. Martha Rentfro. Born, circa 1849, in Iowa or Illinois. Resided in Phoenix, AZ.

36. George® Hornback (Michael "Professor"®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®, Joos^). Born. 6
May 1805, in Mason Co., KYi®®. Died, 7 Mar 1874, in Shelby Co., IL^®®.

George married Lucy Mackelfish, Nov 1827^®®. Born, 21 Nov 1811, in Pickaway Co., OH^®®.
Died in Shelby Co., IL.

George and Lucy Mackelfish Hornback had nine children,
i. Jeptha^ Hornback.

h. Margaret Hornback. Born in Kentucky. She married Newton Reed,
iii- Abe Hornback. Born, 17 Dec 1833, in Pickaway Co., OH. He married Ehza Dines
McClary.

iv. Parmeha Hornback. Born, circa 1836, in Pickaway Co., OH^®®. She married Sam
Stout.

V. George Hornback. Died in youth^®®.

vi. Curtis Hornback. Died in youth^®®.

vii. Thomas Hornback. Resided in Kansas^®®.

viii. Taylor Hornback. Born, 1849^®®.
ix. infant Hornback.

37. Simon® Hornback (Isaac®, Simon‘S, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 19 Sep 1797, in
Kentucky^®®. Died, 22 Dec 1868, in Ohio^®®.

Simon married Anna Crabill. Born, 1800. Died, 1883.

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The children of Simon and Anna Crabill Hornback were:
i George^ Hornback.

ii. Isaac Hornback. Born, 1818^^. Died, 1896, in Ohio^®^.

38. Adam® Hornback (Isaac®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 17 Mar 1799, in
Kentucky^®^. Died, 15 Jun 1853, in Wayne Twp., Carrol Co.,

Adam married Margaret Dungan, 22 Aug 1821, in Ohio^®®. Died, 1863^®^.

The children of Adam and Margaret Dungan Hornback were:

i. Sarah^ Hornback. Born, 8 Sep 1822, in Ohioi®^. Died, Oct 1900, in CarroU Co.,
IN^®^. Buried in Dyer Cem. She married William Hornback, 5 Aug 1837^^®.

ii. Nelson Hornback. Born, 4 Mar 1824, in Ohio^^®. Died, 22 Jan 1885^®®. Resided
in Indiana. He married Mrs. Phoebe Little Coil.

iii. Mary Jane Hornback. Born, 2 May 1825, in Ohio^^®. She married Anson
Ballard.

iv. Isaac Hornback. Born, 2 Mar 1827, in Ohio^^°. Resided in Chillicothe, Livingston
Co., MO. He married Eliza Johnson.

V. Absoiom Hornback. Born, 1829, in Ohio. Died, 28 Mar 1872 or 1881. He married
Lavina Oliver.

vi. Martha Ann Hornback. Born, 21 Dec 1831, in Ohio^^®. She married Benjamin
GreenHeld.

vii. John W. Hornback. Born, circa 1833, in Ohio^®®. Died, Feb 1917^®®. He married
Catherine Critchfield.

viii. Alexander Hornback. Born, 30 Jan 1834, in Ohio^"^®. Died, 1848^“^®.

ix. Francis Titus Hornback. Born, 14 Mar 1839, in Ohio^*^®. Died, 14 Feb 1917^®®.
He married Mary Jane Coyle.

X. Rebecca Hornback. Born, 10 Nov 1841, in Ohio. Died, Jun 1881. She married
David Little.

xi. Ehzabeth Nancy Hornback. Born, 3 Jul 1843, in Ohio. She married Phillip Miller
Benjamin.

39. Abraham® Hornback (Jacob®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 12 Nov
1799, in Kentucky. Died, 19 Apr 1881, Wyoming Precinct, Bath Co., KY. Buried, Hornback Cem., Bath
Co., KY. Occupation: wheelwright.

Araham married first, Ruth Darnell, daughter of David Darnell and Mildred Corbin, 4 Apr
1823, in Bath Co., KY^®'^. Abraham married second, Amana Arrowsmith, daughter of Abner
Arrowsmith and Leanah Patax, 13 Dec 1847, in Bath Co., KY. Born, 29 Feb 1812, Bath Co., KY.
Died, 5 Jun 1900, Bath Co., KY.

Abraham and Ruth Darnell Hornback had two children:

66 i. Mary^ Ann Hornback.

ii. Elliott Darnell Hornback.

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40. Simon® Hornback (Jacob®, Simon"*, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born. 10 Nov 1801, in
Kentucky**®. Died, 3 Nov 1862, in , Menard Co., II**®. Census: 2 Jun 1860. in Athens, Menard Co.. IL:
pp. 750-1.

Simon married a cousin, Margaret Conyers, daughter of Isaac Newton Conyers and Susannah
Hornback, 25 Jan 1825, in Bath Co., KY*®®. Born, 13 Jan 1796, in Kentucky. Died. 12 Mar 1880, in
Menard Co., IL. Buried: Claypool Cem. Census: 2 Jun 1860, in Athens, Twp. 17, R5W, Menard Co., IL:
p. 750-1. Census; 22 Jul 1870, in Athens, Twp. 18, R6W, Menard Co., IL; p. 43.

The children of Simon and Margaret Conyers Hornback were:

67

68

69

i. Susan"^ Hornback. Born, 28 Nov 1825, in Kentucky.

ii. Martha M. Hornback. Born, 26 Aug 1827, in Kentucky.

iii. John W. Hornback.

iv. Hiram Hornback.

V. Isaac C. Hornback. Born, 13 Feb 1833, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 2 Jun 1860,
in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL; pp. 750-1. Census: 22 Jul 1870, in Athens Twp.,
Menard Co., IL; p. 43. Occupation: farmer. He married Eliza "Anna" Perkins, 7
Oct 1869.

vi. Lethe J. Hornback. Born, 13 May 1835, in Illinois. She married Mr. Clark,
vti. Jacob L. Hornback.

41. Jacob® Hornback (Jacob®, Simon*, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®, Joos*). Born, 1 May 1805. in
Montgomery Co., KY. Resided, 1850, in Macon Co., IL.

Jacob married Elizabeth, surname unknown. Born, circa 1804, in Ohio.
The children of Jacob and Elizabeth Hornback were:

70

i. David J. J.*^ Hornback.

ii. Mary Hornback.

iii. Nancy Hornback.

iv. Jacob Hornback.

V. Manasseh Hornback.
vi. Samuel C. Hornback.

42. Samuel Conyers® Hornback (Jacob®, Simon*, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®, Joos*). Born. 8 May
1807, in Montgomery Co., KY.Census 1830: Macon Co., IL.

Samuel married Margaret Johnson. Marriage license, 2 Sep 1830, in Bath Co., KY*®^.

Samuel and Margaret Johnson Hornback had the following children:

71

72

i. Abraham^ Hornback.

ii. Leatha Ann Hornback. Born, 17 Dec 1835, Macon Co.. IL. She married George
W. Schroll, 17 Dec 1856, Macon Co., IL.

iii. Isaac Hornback. Born, 26 Jul 1838. He married Martha Hide. 20 Dec 1858.

iv. Nancy J. Hornback. Born, 23 Oct 1841, in Macon Co., IL*®®. She married William
M. Gepford, 12 Aug 1865, in Macon Co., IL*®®.

V. Samuel C. Hornback.

vi. Margaret E. Hornback. Born, 12 Dec 1846, in Macon Co., IL. She married George
W. Houser, 21 or 23 Nov 1865, Macon Co., IL.

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vii. Eliza A. Hornback. Born. 5 Feb 1850. in Macon Co.. She maried William

Kirchner, 14 Nov 1880, in Macon Co., IL.

viii. Louann Hornback. Born, 5 Feb 1850. in Macon Co.. IL.

ix. John W. Hornback. Born. 15 Aug 1853. in Macon Co.. IL. He married Sarissa J.
Stone, 9 Sep 1879, Macon Co., IL.

Seventh Generation

43. Emily Florence"^ Alkire (John Harrison®, Margaret®, SamueH, Johannes®. Warnaar^, Joos^).

Emily married Mr. Petrie, 13 Nov 1884. in Menard Co., IL. Further information regarding this
family may be found in the Alkire chapter.

The Petries had a son:

i. Loyal John® Petrie. Born, 22 Nov 1889. in Menard Co.,

44. Eliza' Bracken (Dorothy "Dolly"®, Abraham®, Simon‘S, Jacobus "James"®. Warnaar van^. Joas^).
Born, 6 Nov 1813, in Bath Co., Died, 19 May 1897, in Menard Co., Buried in Sugar

Grove Gem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 14 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 301. Census: 20 Sep 1860, in
Walker's Grove, Mason Co., IL: p. 582.

Eliza married^®^ Charles L. Montgomery, 26 May 1830, in Sangamon Co.. IL^®®. Born. 5 Feb
1802, in Vtrginia^®^. Died, 6 Mar 1879, in Menard Co., IL^®^. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem.. Menard Co..
IL. Census: 14 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 301. Census; 20 Sep 1860. in Walker’s Grove. Mason
Co., IL; p. 582. Occupation: farmer.

Charles L. Montgomery and his wife, Eliza Bracken, purchased land where the village of
Greenview now stands.

The children of Charles L. and Eliza Bracken Montgomery were;

73

i. female® Montgomery. Born, circa 1832, in Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 14 Sep
1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 301.

ii. Alexander Montgomery.

iii. L. Montgomery. Born, circa 1836. in Sangamon Co.. IL. Census: 14 Sep 1850, in
Menard Co., IL; p. 301.

iv. E. "Ann" Montgomery. Born, circa 1838, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 14 Sep
1850, in Menard Co.. IL: p.301. Census: 20 Sep 1860. in Walker's Grove. Mason
Co., IL; p. 582.

V. James P. Montgomery. Born, circa 1840. in Menard Co., IL. Census: 14 Sep
1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 301. Census: 20 Sep 1860, in Walker's Grove, Mason
Co., IL; p. 582.

vi. William H. Montgomery. Born, circa 1842. in Menard Co., IL. Census: 14 Sep
1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 301. Census: 20 Sep 1860. in Walker's Grove. Mason
Co., IL; p. 582.

vii. Jane Montgomery. Born, circa 1844. in Menard Co., IL. Census; 14 Sep 1850, in
Menard Co., IL: p. 301. Census: 20 Sep 1860, in Walker's Grove, Mason Co., IL; p.
582.

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John L. Montgomery. Born. 17 Aug 1848. in Menard Co.. Died. 25 Aug

1861. in Menard Co.. Buried in Sugar Grove Cem.. Menard Co.. IL. Census:

14 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 301. Census; 20 Sep 1860. in Walker's Grove,
Mason Co.. IL; p. 582.

James E. Montgomery. Born, circa 1851. in Menard Co.. IL. Census: 20 Sep
1860, in Walker's Grove, Mason Co., IL: p. 582.

Nancy D. Montgomery, Born, 24 Jan 1855. in Menard Co.. Died. 14 Jun

1910, in Menard Co., IL^®L Buried in Sugar Grove Cem., Menard Co.. IL. Census;
20 Sep 1860, in Walker's Grove, Mason Co., IL: p. 582.

45. Sarah "SaUy"^ Bracken (Dorothy "DoUy"®. Abraham®. Simon^. Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®,
Joos^).

Sarah married Alfred Powell. 23 Jun 1833. in Sangamon Co.. IL^^.

Alfred and Sarah Bracken Powell had a daughter:

i. Dorothy® Powell. Born, 24 Dec 1829, in Sangamon Co., IL^^'^. Birth(2): 1 Dec
1829^^L Died, 28 Feb 1869. in Menard Co.. [L^24 Burial in Hornback Cem..
Menard Co., IL. She married (Bradley) Killion.

46. Oliver Perry^ Bracken (Dorothy "Dolly"®. Abraham®. Simon‘S, Jacobus "James"®. Warnaar®,
Joos^). Born, 6 Mar 1818, in Bath Co., Died. 8 Sep 1897. in Menard Co.. IL^^L Buried in Sugar

Grove Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census; 16 Sep 1850, Menard Co., IL; p. 301. Census: 30 Jul 1860. in
Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL; p. 871. Census: 23 Aug 1870. P.O. Tallula. Menard Co., II.,: p. GOB,
Census: 11 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct. Menard Co.. IL; ED132 SH 13. Occupation: farmer.

Ohver married Nancy Meadows, 19 Jul 1841, in Menard Co., IL^®®. Born, 14 Feb 1819. in
lUinois^®^. Died, 2 May 1917, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.. IL: ED72 SH2^®®. Buried in Sugar
Grove Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 3 Jul 1860. in Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL: p. 871, Census: 23
Aug 1870, P.O. Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 69B^®®. Census: 11 Jun 1880. in Indian Creek Precinct,
Menard Co.. IL; ED132 SH13.

Oliver Perry Bracken and Nancy Meadows

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381

The children of Oliver Perry and Nancy Meadows Bracken were:

74

75

i. James Alexander® Bracken.

ii. Mary Ann Bracken.

iti. Elizabeth C. Bracken. Born, 27 Apr 1846, in Menard Co.. Died, 7 Sep

1860, in Menard Co., Buried in Sugar Grove Cem.. Menard Co.. IL. Census:

16 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL: p. 301. Census: 30 Jul 1860, P.O. Sweetwater.
Menard Co., IL; p. 870.

Born, 27 Nov 1818, in Bath Co.. KY^^. Died. 31 Jan 1867. in Menard Co.. IL^^^. Buried in Hornback
Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 14 Sep 1850. in Menard Co., IL; p. 301B. Census: 31 Jul 1860. P.O.
Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 876.

Elizabeth married 0. "Layton" Rice, 13 Mar 1839, in Sangamon Co., Born. 22 Feb 1813.

in Kentucky. Died, 29 Jul 1887, in Menard Co.. IL. Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co.. IL. Census:
14 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 301B. Census: 31 Jul 1860, P.O. Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL; p.
876. Census: 2 Sep 1870, Tallula, Menard Co., IL, p. 25. Occupation: farmer.

The children of 0. Layton and Ebzabeth Hornback Rice were;

76 i. John H.® Rice.

ii. Sarah Rice. Born, circa 1842, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 14 Sep 1850, in Menard
Co., IL; p. 301B. Census: 31 Jul 1860. P.O. Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL: p. 876.
iti. David Rice. Born, circa 1844, in Menard Co.. IL. Census: 14 Sep 1850, in Menard
Co., IL; p. 301B. Census: 31 Jul 1860. P.O. Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL: p. 876.
iv. William Rice. Born, 12 Sep 1844, in Menard Co.. Died. 11 Sep 1845. in

Menard Co., IL^^^. Buried in Hornback Cem.. Menard Co.. IL.

V. Robert Rice. Born, circa 1845. in Menard Co.. IL. Census: 14 Sep 1850. in
Menard Co., IL; p. 301B. Census: 31 Jul 1860. P.O. Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL:
p. 876.

vi. Abbey Rice. Born. Mar 1850, in Menard Co., IL^'^^. Census: 14 Sep 1850. in
Menard Co., IL: p. 301B. Census: 31 Jul 1860. P.O. Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL:
p. 876.

vii. James Rice. Born, circa 1855. in Menard Co., IL. Census: 31 Jul 1860. P.O.
Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL: p. 876. Census: 2 Sep 1870, Tallula. Menard Co.. IL.
p. 25.

viii. Rachel M. Rice. Born, circa 1857. in Menard Co.. Died. 18 May 1883. in

Menard Co., IL^^'^. Buried in Hornback Cem.. Menard Co., Census: 31 Jul

1860, P.O. Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL: p. 876. Census: 2 Sep 1870, Tallula.
Menard Co., IL, p. 25.

ix. George Rice. Born, circa 1860. in Menard Co.. IL. Census: 2 Sep 1870, 'rallula,
Menard Co., IL, p. 25.

48. Mary "Polly"^ Hornback (John®. Abraham®, Simon^. Jacobus "James"®. Warnaar®, Joos^). Born,
24 Aug 1820, in Bath Co., KY®®®. Died, 6 Aug 1873. in Menard Co., IL^®*^. Buried in Hornback Cem..
Menard Co., IL. Census: 23 Jul 1860. in Petersburg Precinct. Menard Co,, IL: p. 855. Census: 22 Aug
1870, P.O. Tallula, Menard Co.. IL: p, 66.

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Mary married, first, Edward Nicholas. 5 Mar 1837. She married, second, John Killion, 16
Jun 1842, in Menard Co., IL. Born, 30 Jul 1818, in Bath Co. KY. Died. 19 Nov 1872. in Menard Co..

Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 23 Jul 1860. in Petersburg Precinct. Menard
Co., IL; p. 855. Census: 22 Aug 1870, P.O. TaUula. Menard Co.. IL: p. 6G. Occupation: farmer.

Edward and Mary Hornback Nicholas had a daughter:

i. Abigail J.® Nicholas. Born, 16 Aug 1841. in Menard Co.. IL“°®. Died. 11 Jul 1843,
in Menard Co., IL^®®. Buried in Hornback Cem.. Menard Co.. IL. as Abigail Killion.

John and Mary Hornback Killion had the following children:

77

ii. Michael Richard Killion. Born, circa 1845, in Menard Co.. IL. near Petersburg.
Census; 25 Jul 1850. in Menard Co., IL; p. 309B^®"^. Census: 23 Jul 1860, in
Petersburg Precinct. Menard Co.. IL; p. 855^^®. He married Sarah Pickeral. 21
Aug 1862, in Menard Co., IL^^®.

iii. Arsenith D. Killion. Born, circa 1846. in Menard Co., IL. near Petersburg.
Census; 25 Sep 1850, in Menard Co.. IL: p. 309B. Census: 23 Jul 1860, in
Petersburg Precinct. Menard Co.. IL: p. 855. She married Leiftig Snodgrass. 21
Aug 1862, in Menard Co.,

iv. Samuel D. Killion.

V. Catherine Killion. Born, 18 Mar 1850, in Menard Co.. IL^^L Died, 18 Sep 1851.
in Menard Co., Buried in Hornback Cem.. Menard Co., IL. ('ensus: 25 Sep

1850, in Menard Co.. IL: p, 309B,

vi. Asa K. Killion. Born, 13 Jan 1852, in Menard Co., IL. near Petersburg^^^. Died. 9
Jun 1877, in Menard Co.. IL^^"*. Buried in Hornback Cem,. Menard Co.. IL.
Census: 23 Jul 1860. in Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co.. IL: p. 855. ('ensus; 22
Aug 1870, P.O. Tallula. Menard Co.. IL: p. 66. He married Barbara Park, 25 Jan
1877, in Menard Co., IL^i®.

vii. Perlina C. Killion. Born, circa 1854. in Menard Co.. IL. near Petersburg. Census:
23 Jul 1860, in Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co.. IL; p. 855. She married Andrew
Heffin. 18 Dec 1869, in Menard Co., IL^^"^.

viii. Rebecca J. Killion. Born, circa 1856, in Menard Co.. IL. near Petersburg, (/ensus:
23 Jul 1860. in Petersburg Precinct. Menard Co.. IL: p, 855. Census: 22 Aug 1870.
P.O. TaUula. Menard Co.. IL: p. 66. She married Marrel Knoles, 29 Mar 1874. in
Menard Co.. IL^^®.

ix. John Killion. Born, 10 Mar 1858. in Menard Co., IL^^®. Died. 8 Jan 1860, in
Menard Co., IL^^*^. Buried in Hornback Cem.. Menard Co.. IL.

X. Mary E. Killion. Born. 1861. in Menard Co.. IL“^'^. Died. Aug 1861. in Menard
Co., IL. Buried in Hornback Cem.. Menard Co.. IL,

49. Sarah "SaUy" Bracken^ Hornback (John®, Abraham®. Simon^. Jacobus "James"®. Warnaar^,
Joos^). Born, 27 Apr 1822. in Bath Co., KY. Died. 31 Oct 1901. in Indian Creek. Menard Co.. IL.
Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co.. IL. Census: 28 Jul 1860. P.O. Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL: p.
869. Census: 22 Aug 1870, P.O. TaUula, Menard Co., IL: p. 66. Census: 12 Jun 1880. in Indian Creek
Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH12.

Sarah married James E. Killion, 18 Aug 1841. in Indian Creek. Lake Co.. IL. Marriage(2): 18
Aug 1840^^®. Born, 13 Dec 1820, in Kentucky. Died, 5 Jul 1875, in Petersburg. Menard C^o.. IL“^®.
Census: 28 Jul 1860, P.O. Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL; p. 869. Census; 22 Aug 1870. P.O. TaUula.
Menard Co.. IL; p. 66. Occupation: farmer, elder.

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383

The Past and Present of Menard County, Illinois, page 380. provided the following information:

In liis boyhood days he accompanied his parent to Illinois and afterward entered government
land, breaking the wild prairie and felling the timber with which he built a log house....

...It continued the family residence for some time, but was afteiwai'd replaced by a substantial
frame residence, in which Mr. KUlion spent his remaining days. He suffered many of the hardshipc and
trials incident to pioneer life, but as the years passed prosperity crowned his efforts and at the time of his
death he was the owner of three hundred and forty acres of valuable land, from which he derived a good
income. Both he and his wife were active and consistent members of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church, in which he served as deacon for many years. In their family were ten children....

Information from a descendant of James E. Killion. Jane Thomas, was as follows:

After their marriage they had nothing but willing hearts and industrious hands. Their fii’st house
was a rude cabin with one room, cat and clay chimney, puncheon floor, board shutter for a window,
homemade table, and bed made of walnut logs. Cornbread was their chief staple. Notwithstanding all
these inconveniences, these were their happiest days. The first barn her husband bxult. She spun and
wove cloth to pay for the covering of the roof. In 1846 they moved to the place where Mi's. Killion now
lives, having accumulated money enough to buy them a home.

The children of James E. and Sarah Hornback Killion were:

78

79

80

i. Martha J.® Killion. Born, 1844, in Menard Co.. Died. 1846. in Menard Co..

IL. Buried in Hornback Cem.. Menard Co., TL.

ii. Catharine "Jennie" Killion.

iii. Robert H. Killion.

iv. Mariah L. Killion. Born, 26 Oct 1851. in Menard Co.. IL. near Sweetwater^^^.
Census: 28 Jul 1860. P.O. Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL: p. 869.

V. Thomas W. Killion.

vi. Annie Killion. Born, circa 1856, in Menard Co.. IL. near Sweetwater. Died,
before 1905. Census: 28 Jul 1860, P.O. Sweetwater. Menard (io.. IL: p. 869.
Census: 22 Aug 1870, P.O. Tailula, Menard Co., IL; p. 66.

vii. John A. Killion. Born, 1859, in Menard Co., IL. near Sweetwater. Died, before
1905. Census: 28 Jul 1860, P.O. Sweetwater. Menard Co.. IL: p. 870. Census: 22
Aug 1870, in P.O. Tailula, Menard Co., IL; p. 66. He married Annie M. Denton, 3
Mar 1881, in Menard Co., IL^^s.

viii. Amery K. Killion. Born, 21 Apr 1862. in Menard Co., IL. Resided in Oklahoma.
Census: 22 Aug 1870, P.O. Tailula. Menard Co.. IL: p. 66. Census: 12 Jun 1880. in
Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH14^23

ix. EUa Killion^^. Born, circa 1865, in Menard Co.. IL. Died, before 1905. Census:

12 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED 132 SH 14^24
X. infant Killion.

50. Rebecca'^ Hornback (John®, Abraham®. Simon^, Jacobus "James"®. Warnaar®. Joos^). Born. 10
Dec 1827, in Sangamon Co., IL^^®. Died, 28 Sep 1851, in Menard Co.. ILi24 guj-jed in Hornback Cem,.
Menard Co., IL.

Rebecca married James Crawford^^®, 13 May 1846. in Menard Co., IL®^®. Born, 2 Nov 1820.
Died, 29 Dec 1852. Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL. Resided: 1848. in Des Moines (ilo.. lA^^''.

The children of James and Rebecca Hornback Crawford were:

i. Abigail V. Crawford. Born, circa 1848, in Menard Co.. IL. Census: 28 Jul 1860.
P.O. Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL: p. 869^28

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ii. male® Crawford. Died, 1849, in infancy. Buried in Hornback Com.. Menard Co..
IL.

51. Robert'^ Hornback (John®, Abraham®, Simon^. Jacobus "James"®. Warnaar®. Joo,;^). Born. 14
Nov 1828, in Sangamon Co.. Birth(2): 4 Nov 1828230. Died. 6 Sep 1899, in Menard Co.. IL‘24,

Burial in Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 6 Sep 1850. in Menard Co.. IL; p. 292. Census: 28
Jul 1860, P.O. Sweetwater, Menard Co.. IL: p- 870. Census: 8 Aug 1870, P.O. Greenview, Menard Co..
IL: p. 63. Census: 12 Jun 1880, Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co.. IL: ED132 SHI 14. Occupation:
farmer.

Robert married, first, Catherine Rogers. 29 Feb 1850, in Menard Co.. IL®^®. Marriage(2): 27
Feb 1850^®®. Born, 23 Oct 1833^24 Oied. lO Feb 1867, in Menard Co., IL^24 Buried in Hornback
Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 28 Jul 1860, P.O. Sweetwater. Menard Co., IL: p. 870.

Robert married, second, Margaret "Janette" McGilvra, 7 Nov 1867, in Menard Co.. IL. Born.
25 Nov 1839, in New York^®®. Died, 17 Dec 1886, in Menard Co.. IL^35 Buried in Hornback Cem.,
Menard Co.. IL. Census: 8 Aug 1870, P.O. Greenview, Menard Co., IL: p. 63. Census: 12 Jun 1880. in
Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH14. Robert's second wife also preceded him in death.
Her surname was spelled variously as McGilora, McGilvry. McGilfry. and etc. The spelling McGilvra
was employed by her brother, John J. McGilvra.

The following biographical information came from Past and Present of Menard County, Illinois.
pages 453*454:

Robert Hornback was born in Menard county, on tbe old family homestead. November 14. 1828,
being the eldest of a large family.® He was reared amid pioneer environment and assisted in the arduous
task of developing the new farm which made the life of every frontier agi'icultuiist a strenuous one. When
only five and a half years old he plowed with one of the old time plows, then in general use.® Throughout
his entire life he carried on the work of tilling the soil and remained upon the homestead until his
death....

...Captain Hornback proved his loyalty to his country during the Civil war by active service on
the field, enlisting on the 4th of August, 1862, as a private of Compny K. One Hundi-ed and Fourteenth
Illinois Infantry, under Colonel Judy. The rendezvous of the company was at Camp Butler, Spiongfield,
and regiment soon afterward proceeded to Memphis. Tennessee, remaining in the vicinity of that city
until April 1, 1864, skirmishing, guarding railroads and scouting. At the expiration of that time order was
received to join the forces under General Grant at Grand Gulf, Mississippi, proceeding from that point
under General Johnston. The One Hundred and Fourth with several other regiments, came upon the
rebels at Raymond, on the 10th of i^ril and in the engagement that followed the Confederates were
driven from their position. The Union soldiers followed their retreat and again a conflict occurred at
Jackson. Mississippi, a pitched battle resulting in the forcing of the enemy from their fortifications and
the capture of the city. On the 16th the battle of Champion Hills occurred. Mr. Hornback. with his
regiment, participating, and later he aided in besieging the city of Vicksburg, until its capitulation, after a
defense of two months, in which the cannon were seldom silent.

The next move of the One Hundred and Fourteenth was in the advance to Jackson, where the
two weeks' siege was followed by the surrender of the city. Captain Hornback being among the first to
enter it. on the 16th of July, 1863. It was the month of October, following, that he was promoted from
orderly sergeant to captain and while in Memphis he was appointed provost marshal of the city, but not
wishing to leave his regiment he remained with his command.

Following various encounters with the troops under General Forrest, in the spring of 1864. the
One Hundred and Fourteenth Illinois took part in the battle of Guntown. Mississippi, June 10, 1864. and
Captain Hornback lost one half of his men and was himself wounded, but a month later, when the
regiment again met the same troops, the latter were badly defeated. In August this regiment was
transferred to the department of the Mississippi and pursued Price into Mississippi and Arkansas, taking
part in the battle near Kansas City, in October. After Price was forced to leave Missouri Captain
Hornback joined General Thompson at Nashville, and participated in the battle resulting in the defeat of

3 In 1823 this was actually Sangamon County.
® This was a plow with a wooden mouldboard.

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385

Hood. Witt his regiineiit he also took part m the siege and capture of Mobile, and then gladly returned
home, the war having ended, with victory perched upon the Union banners.

A loyal and intrepid soldier, an honorable gentleman, reliable in business and trustworthy in all
life’s relations, the memory of Captain Hornback is revered and cherished by all who knew him.

Captain Robert Hornback and Catherine Rogers Hornback
circa 1864-1866
courtesy of James E. Remer

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Several obituaries of Robert Hornback repeated much of the information above concerning
Captain Hornback's wartime service. A Burlington paper included the conditions under which he
entered military service:

When the war began. Mr. Hornback, in view of his wife's delicate health and the presence of a
houseful of little children, promised his wife that he would not go to the waic but his neighbors, having
formed a company, urged bim 30 stron^y to become theii* captain - more than fifty of them calling on him
together to press their requests, that he yielded and went out at the head of the company.

The article went on to describe the captain as, "a genial and pleasant man. [who] loved to talk of
the war and his experiences therein." From another obituary it was learned that Captain Hornback was
involved in farming and the raising and shipping of stock. It indicated he had died a few months after a
paralytic stroke. Still a third obituary stated:

AH who knew the captain esteemed him as a gentleman, noble and upright in character, active,
industrious and energetic in his business transactions. As a thorough-going, self-made man. he was one of
the pillars of support in this county.

The children of Robert and Catherine Rogers Hornback were;

81

82

83

84

i. John® Hornback. Born. 9 May 1851. in Menard Co.. IL. near Sweetwator^24
Birth(2); 10 May 1851. Died. 14 Sep 1860, in Menard Co.. IL. near Sweetwater^^'*.
Burial in Hornback Cem.. Menard Co.. IL. Census; 28 Jul 1860, in Sweetwater
P.O., Menard Co., IL; p. 870.

ii. Samuel Thomas Hornback.

iii. Elizabeth Hornback. Born. 31 Dec 1854. in Menard Co.. IL. near Sweetwater.
Died, 25 Feb 1870, in Menard Co., IL. Buried in Hornback Gem., Menard Co. IL.
Census: 28 Jul 1860. in Sweetwater P.O., Menard Co.. IL: p. 870.

iv. Mary Elizabeth "Molly" Hornback.

V. Rebecca Hornback. Born. 29 Sep 1858, in Menard Co.. IL, near Sweetwater.
Birth(2): 30 Sep 1858. Died. 25 Aug 1860. in Menard Co.. IL. near Sweetwater.
Burial in Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 28 Jul 1860. in Sweetwater
P.O., Menard Co., IL; p. 870.

vi. Abraham "Abe" Hornback.

vii. Abigail "Abby" Hornback,

viii. Henry E. Hornback. Born, circa 1865. in Menard Co.. IL. Census: 1880. in
Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED132 SH14.

ix. Edward Hornback. Born, 13 May 1866. in Menard Co.. IL. near Sweetwater^®®.
Died, 20 Mar 1867, in Menard Co., IL^^*^. Buried in Hornback Cem.. Menard C^o.
IL.

The children of Robert and Margaret McGilvra were:

85 X. Clarence Oscar Hornback.

86 xi. Elmer Preston Hornback.

xii. Ellis McGilvra Hornback. Born. 19 May 1871. in Menard Co.. IL. near
Greenview^®*^. Died, 20 Mar 1904. in David Prince Sanitarium. Springfield. IL^®®,
Burial: 23 Mar 1904, in Indian Point Cem.. Menard Co.. IL^®®. Census: 12 Jun
1880, in Indian Creek Precinct. Menard Co.. IL: ED132 SH14. Census: 1 Jun
1900, in Indian Creek Precinct. Menard Co., IL; ED73. Occupation; farmer. He
married Huldah Williams. 30 Sep 1896, in Menard Co.. IL-®^.

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387

87

The following was one of three obituaries of Ellis M. Hornback:

Ellis M. Hornbeck Dead

Greenview, 111., March 21 - (Special) - Died at the Piince sanitai-ium in Spiingfield
on Sunday, March 20, 1904, at 4 o'clock p. m.. Ellis M. Hornbeck. aged 32 yeai-s, 8
months, and two days of a complication of diseases. Deceased was born and grew up
to manhood two miles southwest of this city: until September 10 1896. when he was
married to Miss Huldah Williams, daughter of Mi*, and Mrs. N. A. Williams, at the
parsonage of the C. P. church in Greenview by Rev. N. B. Harris. Three yeai*3 ago he
moved with his wife to near Bedford, la., where he bought a farm of 160 acres. Ellis
in company with his wife returned home on a visit December 1. 1903. and shoi’tly
after his arrival was taken down sick with the measles at the home of his uncle neai*
Petersburg. On February 4 he was taken to Springfield where he was operated on for
a mastoid abscess. The operation was successful and he was on the road to recovery
when he was attacked by his old enemy. Bright's disease, which in connection with
his other ailments, caused his death as above stated. When he was 16 years of age he
united with the C. P. church of Lebanon, this county, and has always lived an active
Christian life. Deceased was also a member of the M. W. of A. [Modern Woodmen of
America], of this city but had transferred his membership to Iowa, where he was in
good standing. The body was brought to this city at 2:30 a.m.. Monday and taken to
the residence of Mrs. William Eldridge. The funeral will occur at the Cumberland
Presbyterian church Tuesday at 10 o'clock a. m.. conducted by Rev. R. D. Miller, of
Petersburg, after which the remains will be taken to Indian Point cemetery for
interment. The bereaved wife, also three sisters, and three brothers of the deceased
remain to mourn his demise.

The age of Ellis Plornback at death was given as 31 years. 10 months, 1 day,
and as 32 years in other obituaries. The birth date of his twin. Elmer Preston
Hornback, has been used as his own birth date.

xiii. Carrie Effie Hornback.

xiv. male Hornback. Born, 16 Mar 1875. Died, 16 Mar 1875.

XV. male Hornback. Born, 26 Oct 1876. Died. 26 Oct 1876.

xvi. male Hornback. Born, 17 Oct 1878. Died, 17 Oct 1878.

52. WiUiam Henry "Billie"’^ Hornback (John®, Abraham®. Simon"^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®.
Joos^). Born, 19 Nov 1839, in Menard Co., Died, 20 Apr 1924, in Menard Co.. IL®®®. Census: 6

Sep 1850, Menard Co., IL: p. 292. Census: 28 Jul 1870. in Athens. Menard (^o.. IL: p. 50. Onsus: 9
Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co.. IL: ED132 SHIO. (Census: 12 Jun 1900. in Indian
Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED73. Census: 6 Jan 1920. in Petersburg Precinct. Menard Co.. IL:
ED99 SH2^^^. Occupation: carpenter.

William married Nancy E. Killion, 3 Mar 1859, in Menard Co., IL^®®. Born, 1841, in [llinoLS®'^^.
Died, 20 Jul 1917, in Menard Co., Buried in Hornback Gem., Menard Co.. IL. Census: 28 Jul

1870, in Athens, Menard Co., IL; p. 50. Census: 9 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct. Menard Co.. IL;
ED132 SHIO. Census: 21 Apr 1910, in Tallula Precinct, Menard Co.. IL; ED84 SH32®‘^®.

The children of William Henry and Nancy E. Killion Hornback were:

i. Abigail® Hornback. Born, circa 1859, in Menard (]o., IL. Census: 28 Jul 1870, in
Athens Twp., Menard Co.. IL: p. 50. Census; 9 Jun 1880. in Indian Creek Precinct.
Menard Co., IL: ED132 SHIO.

88 ii. John A. Hornback.

ui. Mary E. Hornback. Born, circa 1865, in Menard Co.. IL. (Census; 28 Jul 1870, in
Athens Twp., Menard Co.. IL: p. 50. Census: 9 Jun 1880. in Indian Creek Precinct.
Menard Co.. IL; ED132SH10.

89 iv. Charles A. Hornback.

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53. Artemisia "Artie"^ Hornback (John®, Abraham®. Simon'^. Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^. Joos^).
Born, 5 Apr 1842, in Menard Co., Died. 1 Aug 1877. in Menard Co.. Buried in Hornback

Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 6 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL: p. 292. Census: 3 Sep 1860. in Athens
Twp., Menard Co., IL; p. 949.

Artemisia married W. C. Tackett, before 1869. Their known children were:

i. Melissa B.® Tackett. Born. 12 Mar 1869, in Menard Co.. Died. 24 Jun

1869, in Menard Co., Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co.. IL.
n. Eddie A. Tackett. Born, circa 1873. in Menard Co.. IL^**®, Died. 12 Jan 1873. in
Menard Co., IL. Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co.. IL.
iii. John H. Tackett. Born, 13 May 1874, in Menard Co.. IL-^®. Died. 13 May 1874.
in Menard Co., IL^^*^. Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL.

54. Tdlitha Cuma^ Hornback (Jefro "Jesse"®, Abraham®. Simon^. Jacobus "James"®. Warnaar^.
Joos^). Born, 27 Jul 1833, in Sangamon Co., IL. Birth(2): 23 Jul 1833. Died. 18 Nov 1913, in Menard
Co.. IL^^L Burial in Lebanon Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 19 Sep 1850. in Menard Co.. IL: p. 308.
Census: 24 Jul 1860, in Menard Co., IL; p. 858.

Tillitha married Montgomery Ginn, 20 Feb 1850. Born, 19 Oct 1823, in Kentucky^^®. Died. 23
Feb 1882, in Menard Co., IL^'^'^. Buried in Lebanon Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 19 Sep 1850. in
Menard Co., IL: p. 308. Census: 24 Jul 1860. in Menard Co.. IL: p. 858. Occupation: farmer.

The children of Montgomery and Tillitha Hornback Ginn were:

i. Mary C.® Ginn. Born, circa 1851. in Menard Co., IL. Census: 24 Jul 1860, in
Menard Co., IL; p. 858.

ii. Ehza A. Ginn. Born, circa 1856, in Menard Co.. IL. Census: 24 Jul 1860. in
Menard Co., IL; p. 858.

55. William H.'^ Bradley (Martha E. "Patsy"®, Abraham®, Simon^. Jacobus "James"®. Warnaar^.
Joos^). Born, 21 Jan 1829, in 1st District, Bath Co., Died, 15 Oct 1905. in Sweetwater Precinct.

Menard Co., IL^^*^. Buried in Hornback Cem.. Menard Co., IL. Census: 26 Jul 1850. in 1st District.
Bath Co., KY; p. 61. Census: 1 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater Precinct Menard Co.. IL: p, 877. Census: 16
Jun 1900, in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED80 SH8. Occupation: farmer.

William married Sarah Ann, surname unknown, circa 1849. in Kentucky-®®. Born, 27 Jul
1829. in Kentucky^®k Died, 25 Sep 1915, in Sweetwater Precinct. Menard Co.. IL. Buried in Hornback
Cem., Menard Co.. IL^®^. Census: 31 Jul 1860, in Sweetwater Precinct. Menard Co.. IL: p. 877. (Census:
16 Jun 1900, in Sweetwater Precinct. Menard Co., IL; ED80 SH8.

The children of William and Sarah Ann Bradley were:

90

i.

John T.® Bradley.

ii.

Nancy E. Bradley. Born, circa 1855, in Bath Co.. KY. Onsus: 1 Aug 1860, in
Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL: p. 877.

91

iii.

Ohver P. Bradley.

iv.

Nathaniel Bradley. Born, 31 Jul 1861. in Menard Co.. IL^®®. Died. 25 Sep 1866.
in Menard Co., IL^^^. Buried in Hornback Cem.. Menard Co.. IL.

V.

six other Bradley children.

THE HORNBACK FAMILY

389

56. Oliver Bradley (Martha E. "Patsy"®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®. Warnaar^.
Joos^). Born, 28 Feb 1831, in Bath Co., KY^24 Died, 18 Jun 1887, in Oreenview Precinct, Menard Co.,
Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co, IL. Census: 26 Jul 1850, in 1st District, Bath Co., KY: p.
61. Census: 31 Jul 1860, in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; p. 876. Occupation: livestock dealer.

Oliver married Permelia/ Amelia Ann McDonald, daughter of Daniel McDonald and Elizabeth
Power, 2 Jun 1856, in Menard Co. Born, 19 Sep 1833, in Bath Co., KY^^^. Died, 22 Mar 1884.
in Menard Co., Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co, IL. Census: 31 Jul 1860, P.O. Sweetwater.
Menard Co., IL; p. 876.

After the death of his father fourteen year old Oliver P. Bradley assisted his mother in the
rearing of younger famdy members. Not until 1853 did he and his mother and other family members
remove to Menard County, Illinois, where they located on Salt Creek. He and his brother purchased 196
acres of unimproved land adjoining the village of Greenview in Sweetwater Precinct.

The children of Oliver P. and Permelia McDonald Bradley were:

i. Almeda® Bradley.

ii. William N. Bradley. Born in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL. He married
Flora L. Propst, 22 Dec 1886, in Menard Co., IL^®"^.

iii. Lewis Bradley. Born in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL. He married Emma
B. Batterton, 7 Mar 1888, in Menard Co., IL^®®.

iv. Trinvihia Bradley. Born, circa 1858, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL^^^.
Died, 12 Sep 1859, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.,

V. Leander Bradley. Born, 1864, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL^^^. Died,
1902, in Menard Co., IL^^'^. Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co, IL. He married
Mina Hornback, 18 May 1892, in Menard Co., IL^®®.

vi. Charles A. Bradley. Born, 17 Jan 1869, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co..
IL^2‘^. Died, 10 Jun 1933, in Menard Co., IL^^^. Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard
Co, IL.

vii. Henry Bradley. Born in Greenview Precinct. Menard Co., IL. He married Mary
M. Graham, 12 Nov 1890, in Menard Co., IL^®*^.

vui. Luther C. Bradley. Born in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL. He married
Anna E. Propst, 20 Mar 1895, in Menard Co., IL^®®.

57. Andrew J.”^ Bradley (Martha E. "Patsy"®, Abraham®, Simon‘S, Jacobus "James"®. Warnaai^,
Joos^). Born, 23 Jan 1833, in 1st District, Bath Co., KY^^^. Died, 30 Mar 1909, in Menard Co., IL^24
Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co, IL. Census: 26 Jul 1850, in 1st District, Bath Co., KY: p. 61.
Census: 1 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; p. 877. Census: 4 Aug 1870. in Athens,
Menard Co., IL; p. 56B. Occupation: farmer.

Andrew married Sarah E. Maxwell, 13 Sep 1859, in Menard Co.. IL. Born, 16 Nov 1840. in
Kentucky^^"^. Died, 29 Jul 1928, in Menard Co., IL^24 Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co, IL.
Census: 1 Aug 1860, in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; p. 877. Census: 4 Aug 1870, in Athens,
Menard Co., IL; p. 56B.

The children of Andrew J. and Sarah E. Maxwell Bradley were:

i. Alexander® Bradley. Born, circa 1860, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 4 Aug 1870, in
Athens, Menard Co., IL; p. 56B.

ii. Sophia Bradley. Born, circa 1864, in Menard Co.. IL^®®. Died, 24 Oct 1864, in
Menard Co., IL^^"^. Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL.

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iii. Emma J. Bradley. Born, 23 Nov 1865, in Menard Co., Died. 16 Apr 1875.

in Menard Co., Death(2): 26 Apr 1875^24 Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard
Co., IL. Census: 4 Aug 1870, in Athens, Menard Co., IL: p. 56B.

iv. Matilda Ann Bradley. Born. 6 Apr 1868, in Menard Co.. Died. 19 Jan

1880, in Menard Co., Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co.. IL. Census: 4

Aug 1870, in Athens, Menard Co., IL; p. 56B.

V. Mahala Bradley. Born, 13 Jan 1870. in Menard Co., IL^®^. Died, 18 Oct 1875, in
Menard Co., Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co.. IL. Census: 4 Aug

1870, in Athens, Menard Co., IL; p. 56B.

vi. Elijah Bradley. Born, 30 Jan 1872, in Menard Co., Died, 23 Apr 1875, in

Menard Co., Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co.. IL.

vii. Elizabeth Bradley. Born in Menard Co., IL. Died, 9 Sep 1865, in Menard Co..
IL^^^. Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL.

viii. EUa May Bradley. Born in Menard Co., IL^®^. Died, 17 Jan 1878. in Menard Co..
IL. Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL.

ix. H. Bradley. Born in Menard Co., IL. Died in Menard Co., IL. Buried in Hornback
Cem., Menard Co., IL.

58. Martha Ann*^ Hornback (Mary Elizabeth "Polly"®. Abraham®. Simon‘S, Jacobus "James"®,
Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 29 Jun 1828, in Sangamon Co., IL®®®. Birth(2): 6 Jun 1828. Died. 1 Jun 1867,
in Menard Co., IL^®"*. Burial in Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 1860. P.O. Middletown,
Menard Co., IL; p. 190.

Martha Ann married William Power McDonald, son of Daniel McDonald and Elizabeth
Power. 28 Dec 1848, in Menard Co., IL. Born, 28 Nov 1823, in Bath Co.. KY®®^, Birth(2): 21 Nov
1825. Died, 17 Jul 1879, in Menard Co., IL®®®. Burial in Hornback Cem., Menard Co, IL. Census: 1860.
P.O. Middletown, Menard Co., IL; p. 190. Occupation: farmer.

William enlisted for service in the Mexican War as a private in Company H of the 1st Regiment
of Kentucky infantry under Captain Triplett at Louisville, Kentucky, on June 9. 1846. and was
mustered out at New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 9, 1847. He was also a veteran of the Civil War
having served under Captain Samuel EstiU in Company K of the 114th Illinois Infantry from August 4,
1862, until his honorable discharge on April 19, 1863, at Youngs Points, Louisiana, due to illness. He
received a pension for his service which included the siege of Vicksburg where his name appears on the
Illinois monument.

He continued to live on his farm until his death at the age of fifty-five.

Martha Ann Hornback McDonald died in childbirth. Her tombstone in the Hornback Cemetery

reads:

We part to meet again
Martha A. wife of W. P. MC DONALD
died June 1„ 1867
aged 38 years, 11 months, 2 days

The children of William Power and Martha Ann Hornback McDonald were;:

92 i. Mary Elizabeth® McDonald.

ii. George P. McDonald. Born, circa 1855. in Menard Co., IL. Census: 1860. in P.O.
Middletown, Menard Co., IL; p. 191. Census: 1870, in Menard Co., IL.

iii. Daniel Jackson McDonald. Born, 17 Nov 1855, in Menard Co., IL®®^. Birth{2):
circa 1853®®®. Died, 9 Jul 1876. in Menard Co., IL^®"^. Burial in Hornback Cem.,
Menard Co., IL®®®. Census: 1860, P.O. Middletown. Menard Co., IL; p. 191®'^®.
Census: 1870, in Menard Co., IL.

THE HORNBACK FAMILY

391

93

94

95

iv. William Thomas McDonald.

V. Mahala A. McDonald.

vi. Charles Henry McDonald.

vii. infant McDonald. Born, 1867.

59. Dorothy P. "Dolly"'^ Hornback (Andrew Trumbo "Andy"®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus
"James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 4 Dec 1829, in Sangamon Co., IL. Died, 28 Feb 1869, in Menard
Co., IL. Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 25 Jul 1860, P.O. Petersburg, Menard Co.,
IL; p. 861.

Dorothy married Samuel David Killion, 15 Nov 1848, in Menard Co., IL^®^. Born, 4 Sep 1828.
in Sangamon Co., IL^^^. Died, 5 Aug 1889, in Menard Co., Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard

Co., IL. Census: 25 Jul 1860, P.O. Petersburg, Menard Co., IL; p. 861.

The children of Samuel David and Dorothy Hornback Killion were:

i. Andrew H.® Killion. Born, circa 1850. Census: 25 Jul 1860. in Petersburg P.O.,
Menard Co., IL; p. 861.

ii. male Killion. Born, circa 1852, in Menard Co., IL^*^b Died, 4 Aug 1852. in
Menard Co., IL^^^. Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL.

iii. Martha Jane Killion. Born, 16 Feb 1854. in Menard Co., IL^^^. Birth(2): 14 Feb
1854^’^^. Died, 13 Mar 1854, in Menard Co., IL^^'^. Buried in Hornback Cem..
Menard Co. , IL.

iv. James A. Killion. Born, 4 Mar 1855, in Menard Co., IL. Died, 29 Aug 1856, in
Menard Co., IL. Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL.

V. Abel F. Killion. Born, circa 1858, in Menard Co., IL, near Petersburg. Census: 25
Jul 1860, P.O. Petersburg, Menard Co., IL; p. 861.

vi. Charles E. Killion. Born, Feb 1860, in Menard Co., IL, near Petersburg^'^®.
Census; 25 Jul 1860, P.O. Petei^burg Menard Co., IL; p. 861. He married
Margaret A Knoles, 26 Jun 1881, in Menard Co.,

vii. Joseph Killion. Born, 16 Feb 1865, in Menard Co., IL^’^®. Died, 22 Sep 1879, in
Menard Co., IL^^*^. Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL.

60. Abel PoweU^ Hornback (Andrew Trumbo "Andy"®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®.
Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 5 Feb 1835, in Menard Co., IL^'^®. Died, 1901, in Kansas. Census: 6 Sep 1850,
in Menard Co., IL; pp. 292-3. Census: 27 Jul 1860, P.O. Petersburg, Menard Co., IL; p. 868. Census; 23
Aug 1870, P.O. Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 71B^‘^’^. Census: 3 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct,
Menard Co., IL; ED 136 SHS^"^®. Occupation: farmer.

Abel married Mary E. Denton, 1858, in Menard Co., IL. Born, circa 1840. in Illinois. Census:
27 Jul 1860, P.O. Petersburg, Menard Co., IL; p. 868. Census: 23 Aug 1870, P.O. Tallula, Menard Co.,
IL; p. 71B. Census: 3 Jun 1880, in Dolloway, T18 R5, Menard Co., IL; ED136 SH5.

The children of Abel PoweU and Mary E. Denton Hornback were:

i. Emma® Hornback. Born, 1859, in Menard Co., IL, near Petersburg^^'^. Died, 1
Oct 1862, in Menard Co., IL, near Petersburg®'^'^. Buried in Lebanon Cem.,
Menard Co., IL. Census: 27 Jul 1860, P.O. Petersburg, Menard Co., IL; p. 868.

ii. Joseph Henry Hornback. Born, 25 Oct 1862, in Menard Co., IL, near
Petersburg^^’^. Died, 8 Sep 1864, in Menard Co., IL, near Petersburg®^^. Buried in
Lebanon Cem., Menard Co., IL.

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111 Ida Hornback. Born, circa 1865. in DoUoway. Menard Co.. IL. Census: 23 Aug
1870, P.O. TaUula, Menard Co., IL; p. 71B. Census; 3 Jun 1880. in DoUoway. Tl8
R5, Menard Co., IL; ED 136 SH5.

iv. I.ula Hornback. Born, 9 Dec 1867, in Menard Co., IL. near Petersburg^^^. Died,
14 Aug 1868, in Menard Co., IL. near Petersburg^-*?. Buried in Lebanon Cem.,
Menard Co., IL.

V. Melinda I. Hornback. Born, circa 1869. in DoUoway. Menard Co., IL. Census: 23
Aug 1870, P.O. TaUula, Menard Co., IL: p. 71B. Census: 3 Jun 1880, in DoUoway,
T18 R5, Menard Co., IL; ED136 SH5. ^

vi. Charles Hornback. Born, 2 Sep 1870, in Menard Co., IL, near Petersburg^'*''.
Died, 26 Jul 1871, in Menard Co., IL. near Petersburg^^l. Buried in Lebanon
Cem., Menard Co., IL.

vii. Nina Hornback. Born, circa 1875, in DoUoway, Menard Co., IL. Census: 3 Jun
1880, in DoUoway, T18 R5, Menard Co., IL; ED136 SH5.

61. Lucy Jane"^ Hornback (Andrew Trumbo "Andy"®, Abraham®, Simon-*. Jacobus "James"®,
Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 19 May 1837, in Cantrall, Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co., IL^?®. Died, 7
Apr 1895, in Petersburg, Menard Co., IL^”^®. Census: 6 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 293. Census: 26
Jul 1860, in Petersburg, Menard Co., IL; p. 865. Census: 26 Jul 1870, P.O. Athens, Menard Co.. IL: p.
53. Census: 3 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED136 SH5.

Lucy married James Bradley, 15 Nov 1859, in Menard Co., IL^^®. Born, 14 Jan 1837. in Bath
Co., KY^S®. Died, 7 Sep 1890, in Peterburg, Menard Co., IL. Census: 26 Jul 1860. in Petersburg.
Menard Co., IL; p. 865. Census: 26 Jul 1870, P.O. Athens, Menard Co.. IL; p. 53. Census: 3 Jun 1880,
in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED136 SH5. Occupation: farmer.

The children of James and Lucy Jane Hornback Bradley were:

96 i. Malinda Isles® Bradley.

97 ii. Mary Katherine Bradley.

62, MUem "Sebastian"^ Hornback (Andrew Trumbo "Andy"*^, Abraham^, Simon"*. Jacobu.s
"James''^, Warnaar^, Joos*). Born, circa 1842, in Illinois. Died, 1909, in Parsons, Labette Co., KS“'®.
Census: 6 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL: pp. 292-3. Census: 3 Sep 1860, in Athens Twp., Menard Co..
IL; p. 939. Census: 23 Aug 1870, P.O. TaUula, Menard Co., IL; p. 7 IB. Occupation: farmer.

Sebastian married Margaret Angelina Douglas, 27 Jun 1861, in Menard Co., IL“®*. Born,
circa 1844, in Ohio, Census: 23 Aug 1870, P.O. TaUula, Menard Co., IL; p. 71B.

The known chUdren of MUem Sebastian and Margaret Douglas Hornback were:

i. Mahala J.® Hornback. Born, 4 Sep 1859. in Menard Co., Died. 22 Oct

1861, in Menard Co., IL*^'*, Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL.
u. WiUiam Hornback. Born, 19 May 1861, in Menard Co., IL^^a, Died, 29 Oct 1861,
in Menard Co., IL*^^. Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL.

iii. James A. Hornback. Born, 4 Sep 1865. in Menard Co., IL^®"*. Died, 6 Jul 1868. in
Menard Co., IL.

iv. Abel Hornback. Born, circa 1868, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 23 Aug 1870. P.O.
TaUula, Menard Co., IL; p. 71B.

THE HORNBACK FAMILY

393

63. Alvin Miller'^ Hornback (Andrew Trumbo "Andy"®, Abraham®. Simon^, Jacobus "James"®.
Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 24 Jun 1846, in Menard Co., Died, 10 Dec 1907. in Menard Co.,

Buried in Rosehill Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census; 6 Sep 1850, Menard Co., IL; pp. 192-3. Census: 3
Sep 1860, in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL; p. 939. Census: 26 Jul 1870, in Athens Twp., Menard Co.,
IL; p. 53. Census: 19 Jun 1900, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED73. Military service in the
Civil War, Company A, 152nd Regiment, IDinois Infantry. Occupation; farmer.

Alvin married, first, Melissa Denton. Born, circa 1848, in Illinois. Census: 26 Jul 1870, in
Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL; p. 53. He married, second, Anna Clemonts Beekman/Buckman, 9 Nov
1881, in Menard Co., Born, Jul 1847, in Illinois. Died, 24 Mar 1922, in Menard Co., IL. Buried

in Rosehill Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 19 Jun 1900, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL;
ED73. Census: 1910, in Petersburg, Menard Co., IL; ED86 Familyl84.

The children of Alvin and Melissa Denton Hornback were:

i. Charles H.® Hornback. Born, 23 Dec 1870, in Menard Co., IL^®®. Died 12 Oct
1889, in Menard Co., IL^®®. Buried in Rosehill Cem., Menard Co.. IL. Census:
1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH12.

98 ii. Frederick D. Hornback.

The children of Alvin and Anna Beekman Hornback were:

m. Richard W. (Walter) "Harry" Hornback. Born. Jun 1884, in Indian Creek, Menard
Co., IL. Died, 12 Jan 1970, in Menard Co., IL. Buried in Rosehill Cem., Menard
Co., IL. Census; 19 Jun 1900, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED73.
Census: 1910, in Petersburg, Menard Co., IL; ED86 Family 184^®®.

99 iv. James "Harve" Hornback.

64. James Henry'^ Hornback (Andrew Trumbo "Andy"®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®,
Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 30 Jun 1852, in Menard Co., IL^'^®. Census; 3 Sep 1860, in Athens Twp.,
Menard Co., IL; p. 939. Census; 22 Aug 1870, P.O. TaUula, Menard Co., IL; p. 66^®^. Census; 4 Jun
1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH5. Occupation: farm laborer.

James married Rachel B. Killion, 23 Jul 1874, in Menard Co., IL^®^. Born, circa 1855, in

lUinois.

The children of James Henry and Rachel B. Killion Hornback were:

i. Girthie® Hornback. Born, circa 1875, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL.
Census; 4 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH5.

ii. Bertha D. Hornback. Born. 26 Oct 1877, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co.,
11^'^'^. Died 30 Apr 1887, in Indian Creek Precinct. Menard Co., IL^^'^. Buried in
Lebanon Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census; 4 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct,
Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH5.

iii. Arthur V. Hornback. Born, Dec 1879, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL.
Census: 4 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct. Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH5.

65. James AUen'^ Rentfro (TiQitha®, Abraham®, Simon'^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born,
10 Jan 1834, in Sangamon Co., IL. Military service in Civil War.

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James married, first, Lavina McMillan, before 1874. James married, second. Aurilla Dunning
Curtis, 1 Sep 1874, in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Born, 11 Nov 1850. in Cincinnati. Hamilton

Co., OH. Died, 12 Jun 1925, in Arlee, MT.

A child of James Allen and Aurilla Curtis Rentfro was:

100 i. Clarence Emerson® Rentfro.

The mother of the following children ofJames Allen Rentfro is unidentified:

ii. John Rentfro.

iii. Harley Rentfro.

iv. Bessie Rentfro.

V. Charles Curtis Rentfro.

vi. Earl Rentfro.

vii. Bonita Rentfro.

66. Mary"^ Hornback (Abraham®, Jacob®, Simon'*, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos*). Born.
1824294,

Mary married Jones Crose. They had a daughter:

i. Malinda Ellen® Crose. She married John T. Dillon.

67. John W.'^ Hornback (Simon®, Jacob®, Simon"*, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar2, Joos*). Born. 16
Jan 1829, in Kentucky. Died, 29 Sep 1902, in Athens, Menard Co., IL295, Census: 2 Jun 1860, in
Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL; pp. 750-51. Census; 20 Jul 1870, in Athens Twp., Menard Co.. ID: p. 37.
Census: 27 Jun 1900, in Athens City, Menard Co., IL; ED70 SHll. Census: 18 Jun 1880, in Athens
Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED139 SH15. Occupation; farmer.

John married Sarah Hopkins, 30 Jun 1861, in Menard Co., IL29®. Born, Jul 1838, in Vermont.
Died, 18 Dec 1902, in Athens, Menard Co., IL. Census; 20 Jul 1870, in Athens, Twp. 17, Range 6W.
Menard Co., IL; p. 37. Census: 18 Jun 1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED139 SH15. Census:
27 Jun 1900, in Athens City, Menard Co., IL; ED70 SHIl.

The wdi of John W. Hornback read as follow:

In the name of god amen:

I JoHn W. Hornback of Athens county of Menard and State of Illinois of the age of seventy four years and
being of sound mind and memory do make publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner
following that is to say

First. I want my executors to pay all my debts due and owing out of the proceeds of my personal Estate if
the proceeds of the sale of the same should be sufficient to pay them, and if there should not be sufficient
money so derived, that the same should be paid out of the proceeds of the sale of a certain 12 acre tract of
timber Land described as follows to wit situate in Sec. 2-Tpl7-Range 6-west-county of Menard and State
of Illinois

Second - I give and bequeath to my wdfe Sarah Hornback for her natural life all of my Real Estate of
which I may die seized ^ter all my debts have been paid as provided for above.

Third ■ at the death of my wife Sarah Hornback I give and bequeath to my sons D. B. Hornback and T. H.
Hornback my Home place to be divided share and share alike as they may see fit.

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Fourth • I give and bequeath to my wife Sarah Hornback all the rest residue and remainder of my
personal estate and goods and chatties of whatsoever nature or kind I may die seized to have and hold the
same for her use so long as she may live

Fifth- I hereby appoint my sons D. B. Hornback and T. H. Hornback executors of my last will and
testament without Bond hereby revoking all former wills made by me.

I witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 26th day of September A.D, 1902.

Witnesses to the will were D. L. Hicks, A. L. Brittin, and E. G. Garrett. The will was filed
October 18, 1902, and probated on November 5, 1902. The estate papers indicated that John’s personal
and chattel property amounted to $800.00. He was owner of the following property:

Part of the SW 1/4 of S7, T17N, R5W containing 77.2 acres
5 acres in SE 1/4 of S12, T17N, R6W

12.5 acres in NE corner of the W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of S12 aforesaid
The children of John W. and Sarah Hopkins Hornback were:

101 i. David Bell^ Hornback.

102 ii. Thomas H. Hornback.

68. Hiram^ Hornback (Simon®, Jacob®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 19 Dec
1830, in Sangamon Co., Died, 29 Jul 1902, in Athens. Menard Co., IL. Census: 4 Jun 1860. in

Athens, Twp. 17, R5W, Menard Co., IL; p. 751. Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens, Menard Co., IL; p.
35^®®. Census: 14 Jun 1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED139 SH15. Census; 28 Jun 1900.
in Athens, Menard Co., IL; ED70. Occupation: farmer.

Hiram married, first, Elizabeth J. Sullivan, 28 Apr 1853, in Menard Co., IL^®®. Died, before
1860, in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL. He married, second, Mrs. Mary Randle, 19 Jun 1879. in
Menard Co., IL®®®. Born, circa 1846, in lUinois. Census: 14 Jun 1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co..
IL; ED135 SH15.

Hiram Hornback died intestate. His personal estate at the time of death consisted of: $90.00 at
the Bank at Athens, two horses, one cow, one wagon, one set of double harness, farm implements, seven
hogs, fifteen acres of growing corn, and twenty acres of farming land. The total value was about
$400.00.

Estate papers identified his wife as Jane (possibly a third wife), with whom he had not resided
for the previous ten years and whose address was Farmingdale, Illinois. Other survivors were Sarah M.
(Stonhom) of Springfield, Illinois, Simon Hornback of South Carolina, Charles Hornback of Indiana, and
Edward Hornback, aged eighteen, of Springfield. Illinois. Edward and Sarah were named
administrators of the estate.

The children of Hiram and Elizabeth J. SuUivan Hornback were:

i. Sarah® Hornback. Born, circa 1854, in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL. Census: 4
Jun 1860, in Athens, Twp. 17, R5W, Menard Co., IL; p. 751. Census: 20 Jul 1870,
in Menard Co., IL; p. 35. Resided: 1902, in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL. She
married Mr. (Stonhom).

ii. Simon Hornback. Born, circa 1856, in Athens Twp., Menard Co., IL. Census: 4
Jun 1860, in Athens, Twp. 17, R5W, Menard Co., IL; p. 751. Census; 20 Jul 1870,
in Menard Co., IL; p. 35. Resided, 1902, in South Carolina.

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The children of Hiram and Mary Hornback were:

iii. Charles Hornback. Born, Nov 1881, in Athens, Menard Co., IL. Census: 28 Jun
1900, in Athens, Menard Co., IL; ED70. Resided, 1902, in Florida.

iv. Edward Hornback. Born, Mar 1884, in Athens, Menard Co., IL. Census: 28 Jun
1900, in Athens, Menard Co., IL; ED70. Resided, 1902, in Springfield. Sangamon
Co, IL, with sister, Sarah.

69. Jacob hP Hornback (Simon®, Jacob®, Simon**, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos*). Born. 15
May 1838, in Illinois. Died, 19 Jul 1895, in Athens, Menard Co., IL®®*. Census: 2 Jun 1860. in Athens
Precinct, Menard Co., IL; pp. 750-1. Census: 18 Jun 1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED 139
SH20. Occupation: landlord.

Jacob married Eliza Aminda Perkins, 7 Oct 1869®®^, Menard Co., IL. Born, circa 1842. in
Illinois. Census: 18 Jun 1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED139 SH28. Census: 28 Jun 1900.
in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED70®®®. Census: 12 Jan 1920, in Athens City, Menard Co., IL:
ED93 SH9®®4.

The children of Jacob L. and Eliza A. Hornback were:

i. Melvin E.® Hornback. Born, circa 1871, in Athens, Menard Co., IL. Census; 18
Jun 1880, in Athens, Menard Co., IL; ED139 SH20. Census: Jan 1920, at 505 W.
Vine, Springfield, IL; ED149 SH8. He married Belle M. Jackson. 21 Sep 1898, in
Menard Co., IL®®®.

ii. Bertie R. Hornback. Born, circa 1873, in Athens, Menard Co., IL. Census: 18
Jun 1880, in Athens, Menard Co., IL; ED 139 SH20.

103 iii. Ldlie Belle Hornback.

70. David J. J.'^ Hornback (Jacob®, Jacob®, Simon**, Jacobus "James"®. Warnaar^, Joos*). Born,
circa 1833, in Kentucky. Census: 25 Jul 1870, in Athens, Twp. 18, R6W, Menard Co., IL: p. 48B.
Occupation: farmer.

David married, first, Mary E. Church, 6 Jan 1853, in Macon Co.. IL. He married, second.
Sarah M. Ennis, 30 Jun 1864, in Menard Co., IL®®®. Born, circa 1843, in Maryland. Died. 22 Mar
1895, Petersburg, Menard Co., IL. Occupation; housekeeper.

A son of David J. J. and Mary E. Church Hornback was:

i. Jacob® Hornback. Born, circa 1859, in Menard Co., IL. Census; 25 Jul 1870, in
Athens, Twp. 18, R6W, Menard Co., IL; p. 48.

The children of David J. J. and Sarah M. Ennis Hornback were;

104

a.

John® Hornback.

iii.

Charts® Hornback. Born, circa 1867, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 25 Jul 1870, in
Athens, Twp. 18, R6W, Menard Co., IL; p. 48. He married Mrs. Jennie L. Dicken.
17 Dec 1895, in Menard Co., IL®®"^.

105

iv.

Dora® Hornback.

106

V.

Vina® Hornback.

107

vi.

Wesley® Hornback.

vii.

Maude® Hornback married James Hornback.

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71. Abraham'^ Hornback (Samuel Conyers®, Jacob®, Simon**, Jacobus "James"®. Warnaar^, Joos*).
Born, 5 Feb 1833, in Macon Co., IL. Census: 1880, in Hickory Point Twp., Macon Co., IL; ED 154 SH9.

Abraham married Anna Margaret Gepford, 8 Apr 1852, in Macon Co., Born, circa

1834, in Pennsylvania.

The children of Abraham and Anna Gepford Hornback were:

i. Samuel V.® Hornback. Born, 5 Aug 1851, in Macon Co., IL^®®. (Mother
questionable)

ii. William Hornback. Born, 1853*®®.

iU. John Franklin Hornback. Born, 13 Dec 1854*®®.

iv. Andrew Hornback. Born, 1857*®®. Census: 1880, in Hickory Point Twp., Macon
Co., IL; ED154SH9.

V. Sarah Hornback. Born, 1859.

vi. Nancy Hornback. Born, circa 1863, in Illinois. Census: 1880, in Hickory Point
Twp., Macon Co., IL; ED154 SH9.

viL. Emma Hornback. Born, circa 1864, in Illinois. Census; 1880, in Hickory Point
Twp., Macon Co., IL; ED154 SH9.

viii. Ellen Hornback. Born, circa 1870, in Illinois. Census: 1888, in Hickory Point
Twp., Macon Co., IL; ED154 SH9.

72. Samuel C.”^ Hornback (Samuel Conyers®, Jacob®. Simon**, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^. Joos*).
Born, 1 Jan 1844, in Macon Co., IL*®®. Died, 15 Jul 1925, in Menard Co., IL. Buried in West
Cemetery, Menard Co., IL. Census; 1880, in Hickory Point Twp., Macon Co., IL; ED154 SH26. Military
service in Civil War, 116th IL Infantry.

Samuel married Margaret Vise, 5 May 1866, in Macon Co., IL. Born, 1847, in Kentucky®®®.
Died, 1883, in Menard Co., IL®®®. Buried in West Cemetery, Menard Co., IL. Census: 1880, in Hickory
Point Twp., Macon Co., IL; ED154 SH26.

The children of Samuel C. and Margaret Vise Hornback were:

i. Margaret® Hornback. Born, circa 1868, in Macon Co., IL. Census: 1880, in
Hickory Point Twp., Macon Co., IL; ED 154 SH26.

ii. Nancy Hornback. Born, circa 1870, in Macon Co., IL. Census: 1880, in Hickory
Point Twp., Macon Co., IL; ED154 SH26.

iii. Arminda B. Hornback. Born, circa 1875, in Macon Co., IL. Census: 1880, in
Hickory Point Twp., Macon Co., IL; ED154 SH26. She married F. B. Chandler, 21
Jan 1893, in Menard Co., IL®*®.

iv. Ida M. Hornback. Born, circa 1877, in Macon Co., IL. Census: 1880. in Hickory
Point Twp., Macon Co., IL; ED154 SH26. She married Charles Seeley, 2 May
1898, in Mason Co., IL®**.

V. Louann Hornback. Born, circa 1879, in Macon Co., IL. Census; 1880, in Hickory
Point Twp., Macon Co., IL; ED154 SH26. She married Charles H. Tomlinson, 9
Dec 1896, in Mason Co., IL®**.

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Eighth Generation

73. Alexander® Montgomery (Eliza^, Dorothy "Dolly"®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®,
Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, circa 1834, in Sangamon Co., IL. Census: 14 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL: p.
301. Census: Jul 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 875. Census: 3 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek
Precinct, Menard Co., IL; EDi32 SH15. Occupation: farmer.

Alexander married Rebecca Perry®^^. Born, circa 1838, in Illinois. Census; 3 Jun 1880, in
Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132.

The children of Alexander and Rebecca Perry Montgomery were:

i. John L.^ Montgomery. Born, Feb 1860, in Indian Creek Precinct. Menard Co.,
IL273 Census: Jul 1860, in Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 875. Census: 3 Jun
1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132.

ii. Charles E. Montgomery. Born, circa 1862, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard
Co., IL. Census: 3 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132.

iii. William P. Montgomery. Born, circa 1864, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard
Co., IL. Census: 3 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct. Menard Co., IL; ED132.

iv. Francis M. Montgomery. Born, circa 1866, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard
Co., IL. Census: 3 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co.. IL; ED132.

V. Robert Montgomery. Born, circa 1868, in Indian Creek Precinct. Menard Co., IL.

Census: 3 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132.
vi. Albert Montgomery. Born, circa 1872. in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co.. IL.
Census: 3 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co.. IL: ED 132.

74. James Alexander® Bracken (Ohver Perry^, Dorothy "DoUy"®, Abraham®. Simon‘S. Jacobus
"James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, Jun 1842, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 30 Jul 1860, in Sweetwater,
Menard Co., IL; p. 871. Census: 23 Aug 1870, P.O. Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 69B^®®. Census: 15 Jun
1880, in P.O. Greenview, Menard Co., IL; ED 132 SH17. Census: 1900, in Greenview, Greenview
Precinct, Menard Co, IL; ED72SH2®^®. Occupation: farmer, merchant.

James married Laura Alice Payne, daughter of GOson and Maria A. Payne, 8 Dec 1875, in
Menard Co., IL®^"^. Died, before 1880, in Menard Co., IL.

On March 7, 1877, the village of Greenview was reincorporated. James A. Bracken served on
the Board of Trustees.

The children of James Alexander and Laura Alice Payne Bracken were::

108 i. Ellis Freeman® Bracken.

ii. Annie Laurie Bracken.

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75. Mary Ann^ Bracken (Oliver Perry^, Dorothy "Dolly"®, Abraham®. Simon‘S, Jacobus James .
Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, Dec 1843, in Menard Co., IL. Census; 16 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p. 301.
Census: 30 Jul 1860, in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; p. 871. Census: 14 Jun 1880, in
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH14. Census: 1900, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co.,
IL; ED72 SHll.

Mary Ann married John P. Blane, son of George Blane and Mary Madaline Alkire, 7 Feb
1867, in Menard Co., IL®1®. Born, 25 Jul 1845, in Sugar Grove Precinct, Menard Co.. IL®1®. Census: 14
Jun 1880, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED 132 SH14. Census; 12 Sep 1900, in Greenview
Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SHll. Occupation: Coal & Mining Co.

See the AUdre chapter for further information concerning this family.

The children of John P. and Mary Ann Bracken Blane were:

i.

Emma F.^ Blane. Born, 22 Dec 1867, in Menard Co.. IL. Died. 21 Mar 1869. in
Menard Co., IL.

109

ii.

Ella M. Blane.

no

iii.

Carolyn "Carrie" M. Blane.

111

iv.

Lee E. Blane.

V.

Inez Mabel Blane. Born in Menard Co., IL. Died, 13 Apr 1900. in Menard Co.,,
Buried in Rose Hill Cem^^'^.

vi.

Edna C. Blane. Born, Apr 1885, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 12 Jun 1900, in
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SHll. Resided, 1905, in Menard Co.,
IL. She married Harold C. Hiett, 26 Jun 1912, in Menard Co., IL^^®.

76. John H.® Rice (Ehzabeth "Betsy"^, John®, Abraham®, Simon"*, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®,
Joos*). Born, circa 1840, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 14 Sep 1850, in Menard Co., IL; p, 301B. Census.
31 Jul 1860, P.O. Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; p. 876. Census: 28 Aug 1870, P.O. TaUula,
Menard Co., IL; p. 15B. Census: 2 Jun 1880, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED131 SH2.
Occupation; farmer.

John married, first, Ehzabeth J. Kincaid, 23 Aug 1866, in Menard Co., IL®*®. He married,
second, Ehzabeth Ann Stone, 1 Sep 1868, in Menard Co., IL®®®. Born, circa 1833, in lUinois. Census:
28 Aug 1870, P.O. TaUula, Menard Co., IL; p. 15B. Census: 2 Jun 1880, in Greenview Precinct,
Menard Co., IL; ED131 SH2.

John H. and Ehzabeth J. Kincaid Rice had a son:

i. Samuel® Rice. Born, circa 1867. Census: 28 Aug 1870, in P. 0. TaUula, Menard
Co., IL; p. 15B. Census: 2 Jun 1880, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL;
ED131 SH2.

The chUdren of John H. and Ehzabeth Ann Stone Rice were;

ii. William Rice. Born, circa 1872, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 2 Jun 1880, in
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED131 SH2.

iii. Minnie Rice. Born, Aug 1873, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 2 Jun 1880, in
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED131 SH2. Census: 1900, at 1231 S. 8th St.,
Springfield, IL; ED98 SH8®®*.

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77. Samuel D.^ Killion (Mary "Polly"'^, John^, Abraham^, Simon^. Jacobus "James''^. Warnaar^,
Joos^). Born, circa 1849, in Menard Co., IL, near Petersburg. Census: 25 Sep 1850. in Menard Co.. IL;
p. 309B. Census: 23 Jul 1860, in Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co., IL: p. 855. Census: 22 Aug 1870.
P.O. Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 66. Census: 12 Jun 1830, in Indian Creek Precinct. Menard Co.. IL;
ED 132 SH14. Occupation: farm worker.

Samuel married Hannah, surname unknown. Born, 1 Jun 1843, in Kentucky^^^. Died, 18 Jul
1940, in Menard Co., Buried in Hornback Cem., 5 miles east of Petersburg, Menard Co., IL.

Census: 22 Aug 1870, P.O. Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 66. Census: 12 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek
Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED 132 SH14.

The children of Samuel D. and Hannah Killion were:

i. Paul I.® Killion^^^. He married Marietta Hall, 10 May 1908, in Menard Co.,

ii. Mary E. Killion. Born, circa 1871, in Menard Co.. IL. Census: 12 Jun 1880. in
Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH14.

iii. Anna M. Killion. Born, circa 1873, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 12 Jun 1880. in
Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED 132 SH14.

iv. Iota Clay Killion. Born, 1880, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 12 Jun 1880. in Indian
Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED 132 SH14.

V. Iona May Killion. Born, 1880, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 12 Jun 1880. in Indian
Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH14. She married Edwin S. Williams, 25
Dec 1901, in Menard Co., IL^^^.

78. Catherine "Jennie”^ Killion (Sarah "Sally” Bracken'^, John®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus
"Jam^"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 2 Dec 1846, in Menard Co., IL, near Sweetwater^^^. Census: 28 Jul
1860, Sweetwater P.O., Menard Co., IL; p. 869. Census: 23 Aug 1870. in Tallula, Menard Co., IL, p. 69.
Census: 9 Jun 1900, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SHIO. Census: 16 Apr 1910, on
Van Buren St., Greenview, Menard Co., IL; ED80 Family 81.

Jennie married Truman C. Pond, son of Samuel S. Pond and Emily Dufer, 8 Feb 1866, in
Menard Co.. 11^21. Born, 6 Oct 1842, in Menard Co., IL221. Census: 23 Aug 1870. in Tallula. Menard
Co., IL, p. 69. Census: 22 Jun 1880, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH24. Census: 9
Jun 1900, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SHIO. Census: 16 Aprl910. on Van Buren St.,
Greenview, Menard Co., IL; ED80 Family 81. Occupation: farmer, butcher, cattle buyer.

The following biographical information was obtained from Past and Present of Menard County,
Illinois, pages 379 through 381;

In taking up the personal history of Truman C. Pond we present to our readers the life record of
one who is widely and favorably known in Menard county, where he has long made his home. He was not
yet nineteen years of age when on the 1st of August, 1861, he enlisted at Petersburg in defense of the
Union as a member of Company A, Twenty-eighth Illinois Infantry. He was discharged September 4,
1862, on account of disability, having been wounded in the battle of Shiloh. On Friday, April 4, 1862. the
enemy sent out a brigade to test the position of the Union troops. General Hurlbut's division was then put
in line and moved forward to meet the advancing rebel column. The night was dark and the roads were
muddy, but there occurred some heavy firing for a short time, after which the rebels fell back. The
Twenty-eight minnia Regiment moved out to the division for a mile and a half and then returned to camp .
Early on Sunday morning on the 6th of April, the regiment was called out by the long roll and marched a
mile to the firont, where it was assigned to a position on the left of the line in a peach orchard. The enemy
immediately fired upon this regiment, but was repulsed with heavy loss. The Twenty-eight held its
position at all hazards. TTiis it did until ordered back by General Hurlbut, who commanded the old
fighting Fourth Division. The regiment lost heavily in killed and wounded. Lieutenant Colonel Kilpatrick
being among the lolled. Adjutant J. B. Meade was mortally wounded in that conflict and his horse was
shot from imder him. Mr. Pond was struck by a minnie ball and buck shot pierced his left hand and wrist.

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He was also wounded in the left shoulder, where the ball still remains. He lay on cornsacks on a
transport in Tennessee river for about three weeks and was then taken up the Mississippi river to
Quincy, Illinois, where he remained in the hospital until September and because of these injuries he was
honorably discharged and returned home. For three years thereafter he was a great sufferer as his
wounds did not heal. At length, however, he recovered his health and turned his attention to agricidtural
pursuits....

...After bia marriage Pond turned his attention to general farming and trading in stock. He
made many trips to Missouri to buy cattle, which he drove overland to Menard county and here fattened
for the market. He continued in active farming operations until 1881, when he turned his attention to the
butchering business and shipping of stock, in which he now continues, making Greenview his
headquarters. His business interests have reached extensive and profitable proportions, making him one
of the leading representatives of the stock industry in Menard county....

...Mr. Pond has been quite active and influential in public affairs and his influence has ever been
exerted in behalf of public progress and improvement. He has served as president of the town board for
about thirteen years, and was filling that position when the waterworks system was installed, he giving
personal supervision to that work in large measure. He has served as secretary of the board of education
for two or three terms and endorses every movement which he believes will contribute to the general
good, while already his efforts along many lines have proved beneficial to his town and county.
Fraternally he is connected with the Odd Fellows Society, has passed through all the chairs of the local
lodge and has been a delegate to the grand lodge. He also belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic, has
filled all the offices of the post and has been a delegate to the state encampment. His activity along many
lines touching general progress and improvement have made him a representative and valued citizen of
Menard county and he has contributed in no unimportant measure to the substantial improvement and to
the commercial, intellectual and material development of this part of the state.

The children of Truman C. and Catharine Jennie Killion Pond were;

112

i. Francis "Alva" L.® Pond. Born, 5 Nov 1866, in Menard Co., Census: 23 Aug

1870, in Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 69. Census: 22 1880, in Greenview Precinct,
Menard Co., IL; ED 132 SH24. Census: 9 Jun 1900, in Greenview Precinct, Menard
Co., IL; ED72 SHIO.

ii. Theron Ellis Pond. Born, 24 Aug 1872, in Menard Co., Died, 1 Jan 1873. in

Menard Co., IL^ss.

iii. Tuey "Elbert" Pond.

iv. Bertha "Emma" Pond. Born, 28 Mar 1875. in Menard Co.. IL. Census; 22 Jun
1880, in Greenview Precinct. Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH24. Census; 9 Jun 1900.
in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SHIO. Resided, 1905, in Utah. She
married Joseph E. David, 8 Oct 1902.

V. Henry E. Pond. Born, 4 Nov 1877, in Menard Co., IL^^®. Census 22 Jun 1880, in
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH24. Census: 9 Jun 1900, in
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SHIO. Census: 16 Apr 1910, on Van
Buren St., Greenview, Menard Co., IL; ED80-Family 81. Graduation from the
University of Illinois, Champaign, IL. Occupation; attorney. He married Fern E.
Nance, 11 Nov 1914^^7

vi. Jennie E. Pond. Born, 18 Feb 1885, in Menard Co., IL^^®. Died, 7 Aug 1885, in
Menard Co. , IL^^®.

vii. PhyUis M. Pond. Born, 27 Dec 1894, in Menard Co., IL^^®. Died, 6 Feb 1895, in
Menard Co., IL^^e

79. Robert H.® Killion, (Sarah "Sally" John®, Abraham®, Simon‘S, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^,
Joos^). Bom, circa 1850, in Menard Co., IL, near Sweetwater. Census: 28 Jul 1860, P.O. Sweetwater,
Menard Co., IL; p. 869. Census; 22 Aug 1870, P.O. TaUuia, Menard Co., IL; p. 66. Census; 7 Jun 1880,
in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH7. Resided, 1905, in Oklahoma. Occupation:
farmer.

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Robert married Dora E. Gable, 16 Sep 1891, in Menard Co., IL^^s gorn, circa 1846, in
Kentucky. Census: 22 Aug 1870, P.O. Tallula, Menard Co., IL; p. 66. Census: 7 Jun 1880, in Indian
Creek Precinct, MenardrCo., IL^ ED 132 SH7.

The children of Robert H. and Dora E. Gable Killion were: :

i. Arthur® Killion. Born, May 1870, in Menard Co., Census: 22 Aug 1870.

P.O. TaHula, Menard Co., IL; p. 66.

ii. Harry Killion. Born, 1879, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 7 Jun 1880, in Indian
Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH8.

80. Thomas W.® Killion (Sarah "Sally" Bracken'^, John®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®.
Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 27 Feb 1853, in Menard Co., IL, near Sweetwater22i. Census: 28 Jul 1860. in
Sweetwater P.O., Menard Co., IL; p. 869. Census: 22 Aug 1870. P.O. Tallula, Menard Co., IL: p. 66.
Census: 12 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH14. Resided. 1905, in
Menard Co., IL. Occupation: farmer.

Thomas married Marietta Colt, 24 Aug 1871, in Menard Co., IL®®®. Born, circa 1859, in
Illinois. Census: 12 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH14.

The children of Thomas W. andMarieta Colt Killion were:

i. Arena Belle® Killion. Born, circa 1876, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL.
Census: 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH14.

ii. Ora May Killion. Born, circa 1879, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL.
Census: 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH14.

81. Samuel Thomas® Hornback (Robert'^, John®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®,
Joos^). Born, 11 Dec 1852, in Menard Co., IL, near Sweetwater. Died, 15 Jul 1898. Census: 28 Jul
1860, P.O. Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 870. Census; 8 Aug 1870, P.O. Greenview, Menard Co., IL;
p. 63. Census; 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH15.

Samuel married Mary E. Quaintance, 28 Jan 1875, in Menard Co., IL®®^. Born, circa 1857,
in Illinois.

The children of Samuel and Mary E. Quaintance Hornback were:

i. Robert® Hornback. Born, 19 Aug 1876, in Menard Co., IL. Died, 17 Feb 1879, in
Menard Co., IL. Buried in Hornback Cem., Menard Co., IL.

ii. John H. Hornback. Born, circa 1879, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL.
Census: 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH15.

82. Mary Elizabeth "Molly"® Hornback (Robert^, John®, Abraham®, Simon"*^, Jacobus "James"®,
Warnaar®, Joos^). Born, 1 Nov 1856, in Menard Co., IL, near Sweetwater. Died, 13 Aug 1909. Census:
28 Jul 1860, P.O. Sweetwater, Menard Co., IL; p. 870. Census: 8 Aug 1870, P.O. Greenview, Menard
Co., IL; p. 63. Census: 1900, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED70 SH25.

Mary married C. Jasper Bradley, 14 Aug 1889®®®. Born, Jan 1863, in Illinois. Census; 1900,
in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED70 SH25.

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403

The chadren of C. Jasper and Mary Elizabeth Hornback Bradley were:

i. Sarah F.® Bradley. Born, May 1890, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Census:

1900, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED70 SH25.
u. Emmet M. Bradley. Born, Sep 1892, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Census:

1900, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED70 SH26.
in. Clarence E. Bradley. Born, Jul 1894, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Census:
1900, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED70 SH25.

83. Abraham "Abe"® Hornback (Robert’, John®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James”®, Warnaar®,
Jogs’). Born, 8 May 1860, in Menard Co., IL, near Sweetwater®®®, Died, 1 Apr 1934, in Greenview
Menard Co., IL. Buried in Elmwood Cem. Census: 28 Jul 1860, P.O. Sweetwater., Menard Co., IL; p.
870. Census: 8 Aug 1870, P.O. Greenview, Menard Co., IL; p. 63. Census; 12 Jun 1880, in Indian
Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH14. Census: 1910, in Menard Co., IL; ED81 Family 65.
Census; Jan. 1920, in Menard Co., IL; ED95 SHI.

Abraham married Sarah Anna Kincaid, daughter of Andrew Kincaid and Elizabeth Caldwell
Reed, 9 Apr 1885, in Greenview, Menard Co., Born, 28 Feb 1858, in Greenview, Menard Co.,

IL. Died, 5 Oct 1946, in Greenview Menard co., IL. Buried in Elmwood Cem.Census; 1910, in Menard
Co., IL; ED81 Family 65. Census: Jan 1920, in Menard Co., IL; ED95 SHI.

The children of Abraham and Sarah Ann Kincaid Hornback were:

i. Walter J.® Hornback. Born, circa 1886, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 1910, in
Menard Co., IL; ED81 Family 65. He married Cassie/Carrie F. Deal, 11 Jan 1911,
in Menard Co., IL^^®.

ii. Abbie Fern Hornback. Born, circa 1891, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 1910, in
Menard Co., IL; ED81 Family 65. She married Henry Walfred Johnson, 18 Dec
1913, in Menard Co.,

113 iii. Helen Hornback.

84. Abigail ”Abby''® Hornback (Robert, John®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®,
Joos^). Born, 18 Feb 1862, in Menard Co., IL, near Sweetwater. Died, 2 Feb 1944®®2. Census; 8 Aug
1870, P.O. Greenview, Menard Co., IL; p. 63. Census: 12 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard
Co., IL; ED132 SH14. Census: 1900, in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED80 SH8.

Abigail married James William Walker, 26 Mar 1890, in Menard Co., IL®^®. Born, Jul 1862, in
Illinois. Census: 1900, in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED80 SH8.

The children of James William and Abigail Hornback Walker were:

i. Roy H.^ Walker. Born, Dec 1890, in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL.

Census: 1900, in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED80 SH8.
h. Catherine R. Walker. Born, May 1896, in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL.

Census: 1900, in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED80 SH8.
iii. Arthur Walker. Born, Jan 1898, in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Census:
1900, in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED80 SH8.

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85. Clarence Oscar^ Hornback (Robert'^, John®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®,
Joos4. Born, 14 Jun 1869, in Menard Co., IL. Died, 18 Sep 1949. Census: 8 Aug 1870. P.O.
Greenview, Menard Co., IL; p. 63. Census: 12 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct. Menard Co., IL;
ED132 SH14. Census: 1 Jun 1900, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED73. Occupation:
farmer.

Clarence married Mary J. Bastendoff, 16 Feb 1899. in Menard Co.. Marriage(2);

lg97252 Boj-n, Mar 1879, in Kentucky. Census: 1 Jun 1900, in Indian Creek Precinct. Menard Co.. IL;
ED73.

The son of Clarence Oscar and Mary J. Bastendoff Hornback was:

i. Lyle® Hornback. Born. Dec 1899, in Indian Creek Precinct. Menard Co.. IL.
Census: 1 Jun 1900, in Indian Creek Precinct. Menard Co., IL; ED73.

86. Elmer Preston® Hornback (Robert’^, John®, Abraham®, Simon‘S. Jacobus "James"®. Warnaar-,
Joos^). Born, 19 May 1871, in Menard Co., IL®®®. Died, 15 Jun 1953, in Petersburg, Menard Co.. IL®'^®.
Census: 12 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct. Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH14. Census: 1 Jun 1900. in
Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED73. Census: 20 Apr 1910. in Indian Creek, Menard Co.. IL.
ED81 Family 63. Census: 26 Jan 1920, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED96 SH6.
Occupation: farmer.

Elmer married Maude Theresa Hellstern, daughter of George Hellstern and Clarissa Ann
Fuller, 19 Dec 1899, in Rock Creek, Menard Co., IL®^^ Marriage{2): 20 Dec 1899®“*®. Born, 9 Apr
1872, in Menard Co., IL, south of Petersburg®^®. Died, 14 Jan 1952, in Petersburg, Menard Co., IL®‘^®.
Buried: 16 Jan 1952, in Elmwood Cem., Greenview, IL®*^. Census: 1 Jun 1900. in Indian Creek
Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED73. Census: 20 Apr 1910, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED81
Family 63. Census: 26 Jan 1920, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co.. IL: ED96 SH6.

The Past and Present of Menard County, Illinois, pages 453-454, provided the tollowing
biographical information about Elmer P. Hornback:

In the common schools Elmer P. Hornback acquired his early education, which was
supplemented by study in the high school of Greenview and a course in the Springfield Business College
of Springfield, Illinois. He then returned home and at the age of seventeen years began farming on his
own account, since which time he has continually carried on general agricultural pursuits and stock-
raising. He now owns the home place of two hundred acres and a ten acre tract of fine timber three miles
south. He is classed with the intelligent, enterprising and prosperous farmers of his native county and his
business career is characterized by straightforward dealing....

...The parents are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church of Greenview and Mr.
Hornback holds membership relations with the Masonic lodge at Greenview and the chapter and
commandery at Petersburg. He is also identified with the Modern Woodmen of America and he gives his
political allegiance to the Republican party. He seems to have inherited his father's patriotic spirit, for he
manifests a most commendable interest in measures for the welfare of the county, state and nation, and
gives hearty co-operation to all movements instituted for the material, intellectual and moral welfare of
his community.

The PETERSBURG DEMOCRAT of February 17, 1911, published the following:

HORNBACK Brothers will sell 40 head of horases at Elmer HORNBACK's residence, 7 miles
northeast of Petersburg, on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The majority of these horses are draft bred and a number
of them have imported aires. At the same time and place Ott POWER will sell 3 pair of mules and C. T.
ROBERS wiU sell 15 cows.

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405

Several obituaries were published for Elmer P. Hornback, the most complete of which was as

follows:

Elmer P. Hornback Petersburg, June 15 - Elmer P. Hornback. 82, of Petersburg, died at 3:3C a.m.
Monday at his residence after a long illness.

Mr. Hornbadc was a retired farmer. He was born May 19. 1871, in Menard county, tbe son of
Robert and Margaret Hornback. He was a resident of Menard county his entire life. On Dec. 20, 1899. be
married Maude Hellstern, of Petersburg.

Retiring 14 years ago, be and bis wife moved into Petersburg. His wife died Jan. 14. 1952.

Mr. Hornback was very active in Republican politics. He served as a committeeman for 40 years
and served two terms as county commissioner.

Surviving are one son, Robert, of Rock Island; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Sink, of Urbana, and
three grandsons.

Remains were removed to the Thompson, Harms & Hurley funeral home, Petersburg, and will be
removed to the Hornback residence where fHends may call from 3 p.m. Tuesday to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The body then will be taken to Greenview Presb5rterian church where funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. (C.S.T.) Wednesday. Rev. S. P. Taylor will officiate and burial will be in Elmwood cemetery.
Greenview Masonic lodge will conduct graveside services.

From the Petersburg OBSERVER came the following obituary for Maude Hellstern Hornback;

Mrs. Hornback Dead

Mrs. Maude T. Hornback, wife of Elmer T. [P.] Hornback, died at her home here at 5:30 a. m.
Monday, Jan. 14, after a long illness. Mrs. Hornback, who was 79 years old, was born on a farm south of
Petersburg on April 9, 1972, a daughter of George and Margaret [Clarissa] Fuller Hellstern. She was
married at Rock Creek on Dec. 20, 1899 to Elmer P. Hornback.

The Hornbacks lived on their farm southwest of Greenview for many years, until a few years ago
when they bought a home here and had since lived in Petersburg. Mrs. Hornback is survived by her
husband; two children, Robert Hornback of Rock Island and Mrs. Robert Sink, of Urbana; three
grandchildren; and one sister Rfiss Ruth Hellstern of Springfield.

The children of Elmer Preston and Maude Theresa Hellstern Hornback were:

i. infant® Hornback. Born, 14 Oct 1900, in Greenview, Indian Creek Twp, Menard
Co., Died, 14 Oct 1900, in Greenview, Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co.,

114 ii. Robert Hellstern Hornback.

115 iii. Margaret Hornback.

87. Carrie Effie® Hornback (Robert'^, John®, Abraham®, Simon"^. Jacobus "James"®. Warnaar^.
Joos^). Born, 11 Apr 1874, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL®®^. Birth(2): 10 Apr 1873^®®. Died.
9 Feb 1923®®®. Census: 12 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH14. Census:
Jan 1920, in Sangamon Co., IL; EDi97 SH7.

Carrie married Robert Welch Bracken, son of Thomas W. Bracken and Sophia Phipps. 26
Nov 1903, in Menard Co., IL®^®. Born, 23 Jan 1874, in Menard Co., IL®^^. Died, 12 Jun 1959, in El
Paso, El Paso Co., TX®^'^. Buried in Rest Lawn Cem., El Paso, El Paso Co., TX. Census: 1900, in
Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED80 SH7®^®. Census; Jan 1920. in Sangamon Co., IL; ED197
SH7. Occupation: employee of M. A. Gray, Co.

The children of Robert Welch and Carrie Effie Hornback Bracken were:

i. Roberta^ Bracken. Born, 5 Sep 1909, in Menard Co., IL®^'^. Census: Jan 1920, in
Sangamon Co., IL; ED197 SH7. Resided: 1992, in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co.,
CA.

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ii. Jeanette Bracken. Born, 14 Oct 1911, in Menard Co.. Died, 14 Jun 1954,

in El Paso, El Paso Co., Buried in Rest Lawn Cem., El Paso. El Paso Co..

TX. Census: Jan 1920, in Sangamon Co,, IL; ED197 SH7.

88. John A.8 Hornback (William Henry "BiUie'''', John®, Abraham®, Simon'*. Jacobus "James"®,
Warnaar®, Joos*). Born, circa 1861, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 28 Jul 1870, in Athens Twp,, Menard
Co., IL; p. 50. Census: 9 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SHIO. Census: 20 Apr
1910, in TaUula Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED85 Family 7. Occupation: Uvery stable.

John married Katherine Terhune, 25 Sep 1881. in Menard Co.. IL®*®. Born, circa 1861. in
lUinois. Census: 20 Apr 1910, in TaUula Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED85 FamUy 7.

The children of John A and Katherine Terhune Hornback were;

i. Ethel® Hornback. Born, circa 1883, in Menard Co., IL.

ii. Mabel Hornback. Born, circa 1885, in Menard Co., IL.
hi. Charlie Hornback. Born, circa 1895, in Menard Co., IL.
iv. Florence Hornback. Born, circa 1898, in Menard Co., IL.

89. Charles A® Hornback (WiUiam Henry "BUlie"'^, John®, Abraham®, Simon*. Jacobus "James"®.
Warnaar®, Joos*). Born, 17 Jan 1869, in Menard Co., IL. Died, 10 Jun 1933, in Menard Co., IL. Buried
in Hornback Cem., 5 miles east of Petersburg, Menard Co., IL. Census; 28 Jul 1870, Athens Twp..
Menard Co., IL; p. 50. Census: 9 Jun 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL: ED132 SHIO.
Census: 16 Apr 1910, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED81 FamUy 3. Census: 6 Jan 1920,
in Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED99 SH2.

Charles married Emma, surname unknown®®', circa 1897®®®. Born, circa 1879, in Kentucky.
Died, before 1920, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Census: 18 Apr 1910, in Indian Creek
Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED81 FamUy 3.

The chUdren of Charles A. and Emma Hornback were;

i. Lee® Hornback. Born, 25 Dec 1901, in Indian Creek, Menard Co., IL®®®. Died.
1983®®®. Census; 18 Apr 1910, in Indian Creek, Menard Co., IL; ED81 Family 3.
Census: 2 Jan 1920, in Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED81 SH3.

U, Addie Mae Hornback. Born, 1903, in Indian Creek, Menard Co., IL. Census: 18
Apr 1910, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED81 Family 3. Census: 2
Jan 1920, in Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED99 SH2. She married Harry
D. Zuhlke, 1 Feb 1928, in Menard Co., IL®®*.

90. John T.® Bradley (WUham H.®, Martha E. "Patsy"®, Abraham®, Simon*, Jacobus "James"®,
Warnaar®, Joos'). Born, Apr 1851, in Bath Co., KY. Census: 1 Aug 1860. in Sweetwater Precinct,
Menard Co., IL; p. 877. Census: 20 Jun 1900, in Salt Creek Twp.. Mason Co.. IL; ED67 SH7.

John married Ahce J. Swaar, 14 Jan 1875, in Mason Co., IL®". Born, Feb 1852, in Illinois.
Census; 1900, in Salt Creek Twp., Mason Co., IL; ED67 SH7.

The chUdren of John T. and Ahce J. Swaar Bradley were;

i. David® Bradley. Born, Oct 1876, in lUinois. Census; 20 Jun 1900, in Salt Creek
Twp., Mason Co., IL; ED67 SH7.

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407

116

ii. female Bradley.

iii. William S. Bradley. Born, Nov 1880, in Illinois. Census: 20 Jun 1900, in Salt
Creek Twp., Mason Co., IL; ED67 SH7.

iv. Isaac Bradley. Born, Aug 1882, in Illinois. Census: 20 Jun 1900. in Salt Creel'
Twp., Mason Co., IL; ED67 SH7.

V. John S. Bradley. Born, Apr 1887, in Illinois. Census: 20 Jun 1900, in Salt Creek
Twp., Mason Co., IL; ED67 SH7.

vi. Emma E. Bradley. Born, Mar 1891, in Illinois. Census; 20 Jun 1900, in Salt
Creek Twp., Mason Co., IL; ED67 SH7.

vii. Leon E. Bradley. Born, Dec 1894, in Illinois. Census: 20 Jun 1900, in Salt Creek
Twp., Mason Co., IL; BD67 SH7.

91. Oliver P.® Bradley (William H.'^, Martha E. "Patsy"®, Abraham®, Simon'^, Jacobus "James"®,
Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, Mar 1858, in Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL. Census: 1 Aug 1860, in
Sweetwater Precinct, Menard Co., IL; p. 877. Census: 20 Jun 1900. in Salt Creek Twp.. Mason Co.. IL:
ED67SH7.

OHver married Lucy J. Page, 5 Aug 1885, in Menard Co., IL®®®. Born, Aug 1861, in lUinois.
Census: 20 Jun 1900, in Salt Creek Twp., Mason Co., IL; ED67 SH7.

The child of OUver P. and Lucy J. Page Bradley was:

i. LesHe D.® Bradley. Born, Aug 1894, in Illinois. Census; 20 Jun 1900, in Salt
Creek Twp., Mason Co., IL; ED67 SH7.

92. Mary Elizabeth® McDonald (Martha Ann'^, Mary Elizabeth "Polly"®, Abraham®. Simon‘S.
Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, circa 1851, in Menard Co., IL. Died, after 1870. in
Arapahoe, Furnas Co., NE. Census: 1860, in P.O. Middletown, Menard Co., IL; p. 190. Census: 1870, in
Menard Co., IL.

Mary married John H. Lewis, before 1876. They had a daughter;

117 i. Ada May® Lewis.

93. William Thomas® McDonald (Martha Ann'^, Mary Elizabeth "PoUy"®, Abraham®, Simon^,
Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®, Joos^). Born, 6 Oct 1858, in Menard Co., IL®®®. Died, 30 Jan 1917, in
Tobias, Saline Co., NE®®®. Census: 1860, in P.O. Middletown, Menard Co., IL; p. 191.

William married, first, Nancy Sturgis, 29 May 1879, in Menard Co., IL. Died, 1888®'^'^. He
married, second, Mary A. Hendrickson, 9 Dec 1891®'^'^.

The children of WiUiam Thomas and Nancy Sturgis McDonald were:

i. Laura® McDonald.

118 ii. John L. McDonald.

The children of William Thomas and Mary A. Hendrickson McDonald were:

iii. Roy McDonald.

iv. Emmett McDonald.

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94. Mahala A.^ McDonald (Martha Ann'^. Mary Elizabeth "Polly"®. Abraham®. Simon**. Jacobus
"James"®, Warnaar^, Joos*^). Born, 24 Dec 1860, in Menard Co.. IL®®®. Died. 16 Jun 1938, in Bend.
Deschutes Co., OR®®®. Census: 1870, in Menard Co., IL.

Mahala married, first, Lawrence Hamil, 25 Jul 1883, in Middletown. Logan Co.. IL®®®. Mahala
married, second, Charles T. Miller, 15 Sep 1887, in Logan Co., IL®^"^.

Lawrence and Mahala McDonald Hamil had a daughter:

i. Marie^ Hamil. Born, 1884^®*. She married G, Sumner.

The children of Charles T. and Mahala A. McDonald Miller were:

1 19 ii. Hattie May Miller.

iii. Harry Lee Miller.

iv. David Ray Miller.

95. Charles Henry® McDonald (Martha Ann^, Mary Elizabeth "Polly"®, Abraham®. Simon**.
Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos*). Born, 1 May 1865, in Menard Co., IL®®®. Died, 16 Jun 1930. in
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL®®®. Buried in Irish Grove Cem. Census: 1870, in Menard Co.. IL.
Occupation: auctioneer.

Charles married, first, Sarah Jane Allison. 3 Feb 1887, in Menard Co., IL®®®. Born. 9 Nov
1869, in New Castle Co., DE®®®. Died, 5 Jul 1893, in Greenview Precinct. Menard Co.. IL®®®. Buried in
Irish Grove Cem. He married, second, Artimissa Bracken, daughter of Thomas W, Bracken and
Sophia Phipps, 5 Dec 1896, in Menard Co., IL®^^ Born, 1 Jan 1863, in Indian Creek Precinct,
Menard Co., Died, 2 Dec 1954, in Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL®***^. Buried in Irish Grove Cem.

The Past and Present of Menard County, Rlinois, page 492. presented the following biographical
information:

Ckaxles H. McDonald pursued his education in the country schools in the eastern part of Menard
county. He was left an orphan when fourteen years of age by his father's death, after which he worked by
the month as a farm hand until twenty-two years of age. Subsequently he rented the farm which his
father once owned and continued to reside thereon until 1895, when he removed to Greenview and started
in business as an auctioneer. In the spring of 1897 he also became connected with mercantile interests of
the city as proprietor of a furniture store, but after three years he sold his stock. In 1901 he engaged in
the livery business, but after a year disposed of his interest in that in order to give his entire attention to
his auctioneer business, which in the meantime had grown to extensive proportions. He now has a very
liberal patronage, crying sales in Menard, Sangamon. Mason, Logan and Tazewell counties. He is very
successful at this business, having the ability to bring the owner and prospective purchaser together in a
manner that is profitable to both. He is well known among the auctioneers of the state and is now the
vice-president of the Illinois Auctioneers Association.

...The family are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church and in his political views Mr.
McDonald is a Democrat. He served as town trustee for four years and has filled other local positions,
including that of constable, and for five years he was assessor of his town. Fraternally he is connected
with Greenview lodge, No. 423, I. O. 0. F. In public office, in business, and in private life he is at all
times found worthy of the trust reposed in him and the good will extended to him and he has gained a
large circle of warm ftiends, who esteem him hi^ly.

Charles McDonald held an auction of March 14, 1917 of the farm implements and stock of
Henry Harrison England three miles southwest of Cantrall.

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409

The daughter of Charles Henry and Sarah Jane Allison McDonald was:
120 i. Nellie Allison® McDonald.

The son of Charles Henry and Artimissa Bracken McDonald was:

ii. Jackson Henry McDonald. Born, 1897^^^. Died, 1963^®^.

96. Malinda Isles® Bradley (Lucy Jane^, Andrew Trumbo "Andy"®, Abraham®, Simon‘S. Jacobus
"James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 4 Dec 1862, in Menard Co., Died, 28 Jun 1922. in Kingman.

KS280

Malinda married John William Vanlandingham. Born, 4 Jan 1847, in Kentucky^®®. Died, 13
May 1932, in Kingman, KS^^o.

John and Malinda Bradley Vanlandingham had a son:

121 i. Verne Leander® Vanlandingham.

97. Mary Katherine® Bradley (Lucy Jane*^, Andrew Trumbo "Andy"®, Abraham®. Simon‘S, Jacobus
"James"®, Warnaar®, Joos^). Born, 26 Apr 1864, in Menard Co., IL®®®. Died, 23 Jan 1947®®®.

Mary married AUen A. Hunt, 1881.

AUen and Mary Bradley Hunt had a son:

122 i. Harold Carl® Hunt.

98. Frederick D.® Hornback (Alvin Miller’^, Andrew Trumbo "Andy"®. Abraham®, Simon‘S, Jacobus
"James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, circa 1876, in Illinois. Census: 1880, in Indian Creek Precinct.
Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH12. Census: 15 Apr 1910, in Greenview Village, Menard Co.. IL: ED80
Family 1. Census: 15 Jan 1920, in Greenview Village, Menard Co., IL; ED95 SHI. Occupation: grocer.

Frederick married Nellie Kincaid®®"^, 2 Oct 1905, in Menard Co., IL®®®. Born, circa 1875, in
Illinois. Died, before 1920, in Greenview Village, Menard Co., IL. Census: 15 Apr 1910, in Greenview
Village, Menard Co., IL; ED80 Family 1.

The daughter of Frederick D. and Nellie Kincaid Hornback was:

i. Bernita® Hornback. Born, circa 1907. in Greenview Village, Menard Co., IL.
Census: 15 Apr 1910, in Greenview Village, Menard Co., IL: ED80 Family 1.
Census: 5 Jan 1920, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED95 SHI. She
married Oscar M. Schoeneweiss, 9 Aug 1928, in Menard Co.. IL®®®.

99. James "Harve"® Hornback (Alvin Miller*^, Andrew Trumbo "Andy"®, Abraham®, Simon‘S,
Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 19 Mar 1889, in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL®®®.
Died, Oct 1973, in Menard Co., IL®®®. Buried in Rosehill Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 19 Jun 1900,
in Indian Creek Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED73. Census: 1910, in Petersburg, Menard Co., IL; ED86
Family 184®®®. Census: 2 Jan 1920, in Petersburg City, Menard Co.. IL: EDI02 SHI. Occupation; cook.

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Harve married Ella K., surname unknown, before 1914. Born, circa 1878. in Illinois. Died,
1974, in Menard Co., IL. Buried in Rosehill Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census; 2 Jan 1920, in Petersburg
City, Menard Co., IL; ED102 SHL

The children of James Harve and EUa K. Hornback were:

i. Samuel Harve® Hornback. Born, 17 Jun 1914, in Menard Co., IL^®^. Died, 24
Jun 1914, in Menard Co., Buried in Rosehill Cem., Menard Co., IL.

Li. Harry "Walter" Hornback. Born, 22 Aug 1915, in Petersburg City, Menard Co.,
IL286, Died, 15 Mar 1984, in Menard Co., IL^ss. Buried in Rosehill Cem., Menard
Co., IL. Military service in WWII, US Marine Corp.

ii. Raymond Hornback. Born, Oct 1916, in Petersburg City, Menard Co., IL^®^.
Census: 2 Jan 1920, in Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co.. IL; ED102 SHI.

v. James H. Hornback. Born, Feb 1919, in Petersburg City, Menard Co., IL^®^.
Died, 27 Jul 1943. Buried in Rosehill Cem., Menard Co., IL. Census: 2 Jan 1920,
in Petersburg City, Menard Co., IL; ED102 SHI. Military service in the Army Air
Force in WWII.

100. Clarence Emerson® Rentfro (James AUen"^, TilHtha®, Abraham®, Simon‘S, Jacobus "James"®.
Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 1887®®^.

Clarence married Mary Loizette Haskell. They had a son:

Charles AUen® Rentfro.

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101. David Bell® Hornback (John W.'^, Simon®, Jacob®, Simon"^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^).
Born, Oct 1862, in Athens Precinct., Menard Co., IL. Census: 20 Jul 1870. in Athens, Twp. 17, Range
6W, Menard Co., IL; p. 37. Census: 18 Jun 1880, Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED139 SH15.
Census: 27 Jun 1900, in Athens City, Menard Co., IL; ED70 SHll. Census: 6 May 1910, in Athens
Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED77 Family 12. Census: 9 Jan 1920, in Athens Precinct. Menard Co.. IL;
ED92 SH3. Occupation: farmer.

David married Sarah L. Chronister, 4 May 1898, in Menard Co., IL®®®. Marriage(2): circa
1888^®^. Born, Nov 1868, in Virginia. Census: 1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; EDI35
SH3®®‘^. Census; 27 Jun 1900, in Athens City, Menard Co., IL; ED70 SHll®®®. Census: 6 May 1910, in
Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED 77 Family 12. Census: Jan 1920, Menard Co., IL: ED92 SH3.

The children of David BeU and Sarah L. Chronister Hornback were:

i. Waldo E.® Hornback. Born, 28 Feb 1900, in Athens City, Menard Co., IL®®®.
Died, Apr 1982®®®. Census; 27 Jun 1900, in Athens City, Menard Co., IL; ED70
SHll®'^®. Census: 6 May 1910, in Menard Co., IL; ED77 Family 12. Census: 9 Jan
1920, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED92 SHS®”^^.

ii. John W. Hornback. Born, circa 1906, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL.
Census:’ 6 May 1910, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED77 Family 12.
Census: 9 Jan 1920, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED92 SH3.

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411

102. Thomas H.® Hornback (John W.”^, Simon®, Jacob®, Simon‘S, Jacobus "James"®. Warnaar^.
Joos^). Born, Nov 1869, in Athens Twp., Menard Co., Census: 20 Jul 1870, in Athens Twp.,

Menard Co., IL; p. 37. Census: 18 Jun 1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED139 SH15. Census:
22 Apr 1910, in Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED85 Family 7. Census: Jan 1920, at 1021 N.
Church St., Decatur, Macon Co., IL; ED147 SHll. Occupation: Menard County Clerk.

Thomas married Clara A. Self, 23 Nov 1899, in Menard Co., IL®"^*^. Born, circa 1880, in
Illinois. Census: 22 Apr 1910, in Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED85 Family 7. Census: Jan
1920, at 1021 N. Church St., Decatur, Macon Co., IL; ED147 SHll.

The children of Thomas H. and Clara A. Self Hornback were:

i. Hubert® Hornback. Born, circa 1903, in Petersburg City, Menard Co., IL.
Census: 22 Apr 1910, in Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED81 FamilyS.
Census: Jan 1920, at 1021 N. Church St., Decatur, Macon Co., IL; ED147 SHll.

ii. Willard L. Hornback. Born, circa 1905, in Petersburg City. Menard Co., IL.
Census: 22 Apr 1910, in Petersburg Precinct., Menard Co., IL; ED81 Family 3.
Census: Jan 1920, at 1021 N. Church St., Decatur, Macon Co.. IL: ED147 SHI 1.

iii. Doris Hornback. Born, Feb 1910, in Petersburg City, Menard Co., IL®*^®. Census:
22 Apr 1910, in Petersburg Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED81 Family 3. Census: Jan
1920, at 1021 N. Church St/, Decatur, Macon Co., IL; ED147 SHll.

iv. Sarah Hornback. Born, Oct 1915, in Illinois®'^®. Census: Jan 1920, at 1021 N.
Church, Decatur, Macon Co., IL; ED147 SHll.

103. Lillie Belle® Hornback (Jacob L."^, Simon®, Jacob®, Simon'*. Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®,
Joos*). Born, 10 Feb 1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL®®®. Died, 19 Mar 1965®®®, Menard Co..
IL. Census: 18 Jun 1880, in Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED139 SH20. Census: 28 Jun 1900, in
Athens Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED70. Census: 12 Jan 1920, in Athens City, Menard Co., IL: ED93
SH9. Occupation: teacher, clerk.

Lillie married William Shontz, 9 May 1905, in Menard Co., IL®^^. Divorced, before 1920.

The children of William and Ldle Belle Hornback Shontz were:

i. Mildred® Shontz. Born, circa 1907, in Athens City, Menard Co., IL. Census: 12
Jan 1920, in Athens City, Menard Co., IL; ED93 SH9.

ii. Evelyn Shontz. Born, 1910, in Athens, Menard Co.. IL. Census: 12 Jan 1920, in
Athens City, Menard Co., IL; ED93 SH9.

104. John® Hornback (David J. J."^, Jacob®, Jacob®, Simon**, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos*).
Born, circa 1866, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 25 Jul 1870, in Athens, Twp. 18, R6W, Menard Co., IL;
p. 48.

John married E. Darley. The children of John and E. Darley Hornback were:

i. Lestei^ Hornback.

ii. Alvia Hornback.

iii. Samuel Hornback.

iv. Raymond Hornback.

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V. Earl Hornback.
vi. Walter Hornback.

105. Dora^ Hornback (David J. Jacob®, Jacob®, Simon*^, Jacobus "James"®. Warnaar^, Jocs^).
Born, Feb 1870, in Menard Co., IL®®®. Census; 25 Jul 1870. in Athens. Twp. 18, R6W. Menard Co., IL:
p. 48.

Dora married E. Duffy. The children of E. and Dora Hornback Duffy were:

i. Elmer® Duffy.

ii. Maude Duffy.

iii. Nelly Duffy.

iv. Ada Du^.

106. Vina® Hornback (David J. J.’’, Jacob®, Jacob®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®, Jogs^).
Vina married F. Poor. The children of F. and Vina Hornback Poor were:

i. Fred® Poor.

ii. Pearl Poor.

107. Wesley® Hornback (David J. J.'^, Jacob®, Jacob®, Simon-^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^).
Wesley married Grace Wbitton. The children of Wesley and Grace Whitton Hornback were:

i. Ada® Hornback.

ii. Paul Rise Hornback.

iii. May Lyle Hornback.

Ninth Generation

108. Ellis Freeman® Bracken (James Alexander®, Oliver Perry"^, Dorothy "Dolly"®, Abraham®,
Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, Mar 1878, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 15 Jun
1880, P.O. Greenview, Menard Co., IL: ED 132 SH17. Census: 1900, at 504 Daniel St.. Champaign. Co.,
IL; ED4 SHI. Census: Jan 1920, at 240 74th St., Chicago, Cook Co., IL; ED1996 SH2.

Ellis married Bertha M., surname unknown, before 1908. Born, circa 1876. in Indiana.
Census: Jan 1920, at 240 74th St., Chicago, Cook Co., IL; ED1996 SH2.

Ellis and Bertha Bracken had a son:

i. John F.^® Bracken. Born, circa 1907, in Illinois. Census; Jan 1920, in 240 74th
St., Chicago, Cook Co., IL; ED1996 SH2.

THE HORNBAGK FAMILY

413

109... Ella M.® JBlane (Mary Ann^„_ Oliver Perry Dorothy "Dolly"®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus
"James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 19 Jan 1871, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., Census: 14

Jun 1880, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH14®^®. Census: 12 Jun 1900, in
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SHll.

EUa married Louis J. Goodson, 27 Nov 1894, in Menard Co., IL®^®. Resided, 1905. in
Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL. Occupation: physician.

The children of Louis J. and Ella M. Blane Goodson were:

i. Blane^® Goodson. Born, Jul 1897, in Menard Co., IL. Census; 12 Jun 1900, in
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SHll®®®.

ii. Mabel Goodson. Born, Jul 1899, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 12 Jun 1900, in
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SH 1 1®®®.

110. Carolyn "Carrie" M.® Blane (Mary Ann®, Oliver Perry'^, Dorothy "Dolly"®, Abraham®, Simon**,
Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 31 May 1875, in Greenview Precinct. Menard Co., IL®^®.
Census: 14 Jun 1880, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED132 SH14. Census: 4 Jun 1900. in
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SH3. Census: 1910, in Menard Co., IL; ED80 Family 103.

Carrie married, first, Andrew J. Propst, son of Edward A. Propst and Amanda Abigail
Kincaid, 12 Oct 1898, in Menard Co., IL®®^. Born, Dec 1873, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 4 Jun 1900,
in Menard Co., IL; ED72 SH3. Resided, 1905, in Greenview, Menard Co., IL. Census: 1910, in Menard
Co., IL; ED80 Family 103. Occupation; barber. She married, second. E. M. Logan. 16 Sep 1915. in
Menard Co., IL®®^.

Andrew J. and Carolyn M. Blane Propst had a daughter:

i. CaroR® Propst. Born, circa 1902, in Menard Co., IL. Census: 1910, in Menard
Co., IL; ED80 Family 103.

111. Lee E.® Blane (Mary Ann®, Oliver Perry’^, Dorothy "Dolly"®. Abraham®, Simon*, Jacobus
"James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 8 Mar 1877, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL®^®. Census: 12
Jun 1900, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SHI I. Census: 1910, in Menard Co., IL; ED80
Family 95. Census: Jan 1920, in Menard Co., IL®®®. Occupation: dentist.

Lee married Clara A. Propst, daughter of Edward A. Propst and Amanda Kincaid, 23 Oct
1901, in Menard Co., IL®®*.

Past and Present of Menard County, Illinois, page 520, presented the following biographical
information regarding Dr. L. E. Blane:

Dr. Blane began bis education in the public aciiools of Greenview and completed tbe high school
course by graduation with the class of 1896. He afterward entered the Highland Military Academy at
Worcester, Massachusetts, where he was graduated in 1897 and then, determining upon the practice of
dentistry as a life work, he entered the dental department of the Northwestern University, where he
completed a full course by graduation in the class of 1900.

He located at once for practice in Greenview, where he has continuously remained and the
business has constantly grown until it has reached large and profitable proportions. He has an office well
supplied with the latest improved equipment known to dentistry and he likewise possesses the
mechanical skill and financial ability which are so necessary to success in his profession. He has suffered
some reverses, for on the 22d of June, 1900, his office was wrecked by a cyclone, and on the 30th of
November, 1901, a disastrous fire occurred, burning all of his supplies, but with characteristic energy he
has persevered and he is to-day recognized as one of the most capable dentists of Menard county.

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Lee E. and Clara A PrqDst Blane had a son:

i. John Blane. Born, circa 1903. in Menard Co.. IL. Census: 1910. in Menard
Co., IL; ED80 Family 95. Census: Jan 1920, in Menard Co.. IL: ED95 SH9. He
married Hetty Jenison, 26 Jun 1912, in Menard Co.,

112. Tuey "Elbert"® Pond (Catharine "Jennie"®, Sarah "Sally" Bracken"^. John®, Abraham®. Simon^,
Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 24 Jan 1874. in Menard Co., IL. Census: 22 Jun 1880, in
Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED 132 SH24. Census: 9 Jun 1900, in Greenview Precinct,
Menard Co., IL; ED72 SHIO. Census: 16 Apr 1910, Van Buren St., Greenview. Menard Co.. IL: ED80
Family 82. Census: 7 Jan 1920, Menard Co., IL; ED95 SH4A. Occupation: ice hauler, stock dealer.

Elbert married Belle H. McDonald, 24 May 1898, in Menard Co., IL®®®. Born. Jul 1874. in
Illinois. Census: 9 Jun 1900, in Greenview, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SHIO. Census: 16 Apr 1910, Van
Buren St., Greenview, Menard Co., IL; ED80 Family 82. Census: 7 Jan 1920, Menard Co., IL: ED95
SH4A.

The children of Tuey Elbert and Belle H. McDonald Pond were:

i. Mildred Pond. Born, Jun 1899, in Greenview Precinct. Menard Co., IL.
Census: 9 Jun 1900, in Greenview Precinct, Menard Co., IL; ED72 SHIO. Mildred
married Glenn Graff, 20 Aug 1919, in Menard Co.. IL.

ii. Truman C. Pond. Born, circa 1900, on Van Buren St.; Greenview, Menard Co.,
IL; ED80 SH81.

iii. Nellie M. Pond. Born, circa 1904, on Van Buren St.; Greenview, Menard Co.. IL;
ED80 SH81. Census: 7 Jan 1920, Menard Co., IL; ED95 SH4A.

iv. Phyllis Pond. Born, circa 1906, on Van Buren St.; Greenview, Menard Co., IL;
ED80 SH81. Census: 7 Jan 1920, Menard Co., IL; ED95 SH4A.

v. Mack E. Pond. Born, circa Jan 1909, on Van Buren St.: Greenview, Menard Co..
IL; ED80 SH81. Census: 7 Jan 1920, Menard Co., IL; ED95 SH4A.

vi. Margaret Pond. Born, circa 1912, on Van Buren St.; Greenview. Menard Co. IL.
Census: 7 Jan 1920, Menard Co., IL; ED95 SH4A.

vii. Henry Pond. Born, circa Oct 1915, on Van Buren St.; Greenview, Menard Co. IL.
Census: 7 Jan 1920, Menard Co., IL; ED95 SH4A.

viii. (Marne) Pond, male. Born, circa Sep 1918, on Van Buren St.; Greenview,
Menard Co. IL. Census: 7 Jan 1920, Menard Co., IL; ED95 SH4A.

113. Helen® Hornback (Abraham "Abe"*, Robert^, John*, Abraham*, Simon*, Jacobus "James"*,
Warnaar*, Joosl)Born, 13 Nov 1892, in Menard Co,, IL. Died, 1988, in Greenview, Menard Co,, IL.
Census: 1910, in Menard Co,, IL; ED81 Family65, Census: Jan 1920, in Menard Co., IL: ED96 SHI.

Helen married Milem Alkire Lundquist, son of Mathias Lundquist and Elizabeth Catherine
Alkire, in 1923. Born in Menard Co., IL. Died, 10 Oct 1965, in Phoenix, AZ.

i. Carol** Lundquist,

114. Robert Hellstern® Hornback (Elmer Preston*, Robert'*. John*, Abraham*. Simon*, Jacobus
"James"*, Warnaar*, Joos*). Born, 25 Nov 1901, in Indian Creek, Menard Co., IL**"*. Died, 1 Apr 1997,
in Rock Island, Rock Island Co., IL. Buried: 2 Apr 1997. Census: 20 Apr 1910, in Indian Creek,
Menard Co., IL; ED81 Family 63.

THE HORNBACK FAMILY

415

Robert married, first, Clara Elizabeth Griffin, 18 Dec 1926, in Oak Park. Cook Co..

Born, 29 Dec 1898^^5 15 Feb 1929165.

Robert and Clara Griffin Hornback had a daughter:

i. Barbarai® Hornback. Born, 14 Feb 1929165, Died, 14 Feb 1929166.

Robert married, second, Louise Elizabeth Blohm, 15 Nov 1932. in Aledo, Mercer Co., ILi66.
Born, 13 Aug 1902165. Died, 25 Feb 1995, in Rock Island, Rock Island Co., Buried: 26 Feb 1995.

in Rock Island, Memorial Parkis®.

The children of Robert Hellstern and Louise Elizabeth Blohm Hornback were:

124 ii. Robert Henry Hornback.

iii. Richard Lee Hornback. Born, 1937165, Died, 23 Oct 1939165,

iv. Kenneth Hornback. Born, 11 Jan 1942, in Davenport, Scott Co., IAi65. Resided.
25 Feb 1995, in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co., CO. He married Suzanne Kristina
Shearer, 2 Aug 1979, in Denver, Denver Co., COi65.

115. Margaret® Hornback (Elmer Preston®, Robert”^, John®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®,
Warnaar^, Joosi). Born, 23 Nov 1903, in Greenview, Indian Creek, Menard Co., IL®®’^. Died, 22 Jul
1995, in American Fork, Utah Co., UT®®®. Buried: 26 Jul 1995, in Greenview Cem., Menard Co., IL.
Census: 20 Apr 1910, in Indian Creek, Menard Co., IL: ED81 Family 63. Census: 26 Jan 1920, in
Indian Creek, Menard Co., IL; ED96 SH6. Graduation: 1926, from Milliken University, Decatur, IL.
Occupation: accountant.

Margaret married Robert Walker Sink, 27 Nov 1932, in East St. Louis. St. Clair Co., M0®®1.
Born, 14 Oct 1905, in RcseviUe, Muskingum Co., OH®®^. Died, 22 Apr 1978, in Mercy Hospital,
Urbana, Champaign Co., IL®®®. Buried: 25 Apr 1978, in Greenview Cem., Menard Co., ILi®®.

An obituary of Robert W. Sink was as follows:

Robert W. Sink,
former editor
of Courier, dies

Robert Walker Sink, 72, of 214 W. Vermont St., Urbana, former editor of The Courier, died at
6:48 p.m., Saturday, i^ril 22, 1978, at Mercy Hospital.

Mr. Sink had undergone lung surgery Friday and was reported recovering satisfactorily. He
suffered an apparent heart seizure Saturday afternoon in the surgical intensive care unit of the hospital.

Mr. Sink was managing editor of The Courier from 1934 to 1954 and editor until 1968. From 1968
to 1975, he was a senior writer for Lindsay-Schaub Newspapers Inc.

"Wherever Bob Sink served for Lindsay-Schaub Newspapers - in Ghampaign-Urbana. Decatur or
East St. Louis - he left an indelible mark on the community, the newspaper and the persons with whom
he had contact", said Robert D. Schaub, president of the corporation.

"His contribution to journalism was immeasurable", Schaub said. "He will be remembered as a
conscientious and fair editor. It was our privilege in Lindsay-Schaub to know and work with Bob".

Mr. Sink started his 50 year newspaper career as a reporter for the Decatur Herald in 1925.
From 1927 to 1932, he was sports editor of that newspaper.

From 1932 to 1933, he was managing editor of the East St. Louis Journal. From 1933 to 1934. he
was an editorial writer for the Decatur Herald Review.

His present and former colleagues hailed Mr. Sink as an outstanding teacher of his craft. Jerry
E. Dunning, publisher of The Morning Courier, said Mr. Sink would be remembered for the "many
newspeople he had taught".

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After 31 years as an editor, Mr. Sint undertook a variety of assignments as a senior writer. He
covered the triai of the Chicago Seven hr 1969 and trial of former Gov. Otto Kerner in 1973. He wrote
major series on the 1970 state Constitutional Convention, the Illinois Supreme Court, the Illinois prison
system, state and Cook County politics and presidential gubernatorial and congressional elections.

For the past two years he had been a member of the Champaign-Urbana Study Commission of
Intergovernmental Cooperation.

Mr. Sink was bom Oct. 14, 1905, in Zanesville, Ohio, a son of Charles Leslie and Mina Walker
Sink. His father was circulation manger of the Zanesville Publishing Co.

He was married to Margaret Homback, Nov. 27, 1932, in East St. Louis. He leaves his wife, a

sou, Robert H., of Orem, Utah, and six grandchildren.

He was a member of the Urbana Rotary, a former director of the Urbana Association of
Commerce, a former member of the advisory board of the Champaign County Chapter of the American
Red Cross and of the advisory committee of the Champaign Youth Council.

H© graduated from Stephen Decatur Hi^ School and Millikin University.

An excerpt from the obituary of Margaret Hornback was as follows:

MARGARET HORNBACK SINK

Margaret Hornback Sink, 91, died early Saturday morning, July 22, 1996. at the home of her
grandson where she had been living since May 10. Her son and other family members were at her
bedside. Margaret had been in declining health since suffering a stroke in April of 1994. She spent a year
at the Alpine Valley Care Center in Pleasant Grove. Her last 2 1/2 months were spent in the home of Jim
and Lisa Sink who tenderly cared for her every need for which the family expresses heartfelt gratitude .

Margaret was bom November 23, 1903 in Greenview, Illinois, the daughter of Elmer and Maude
Hornback. She attended Greenview Country School through grade 6 and then entered Greenview public
schools. In 1926, she graduated from Millildn University in Decatur. lUinois with a degree in history and
political science. She taught school at the junior high level for one year in Petersburg, Illinois. She worked
in the State Courthouse in Springfield, Illinois from 1928 to 1932. She married Robert Walker Sink of
Decatur, Illinois on November 27. 1932. They were married in East St. Louis where Robert was employed
by the Lindsay Schaub newspaper organization. They later moved to Decatur and finally Urbana. Illinois
where Robert served as managing editor for the Champaign Urbana Courier from 1934 to 1954 and Editor
from 1954 to 1968. In Urbana, Margaret was employed as an accountant for Summers-Barr Building
Materials for 15 years and later worked in marketing and receiving from Carriage Lane in Lincoln Square
for 10 years.

Margaret was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. The Daughters of the American
Revolution, and Menard County Illinois Historical Society.

Robert Walker and Margaret Hornback Sink had a son:

125 i. Robert Hornback^® Sink.

116. female^ Bradley (John T.^, William H."^, Martha E. "Patsy"®, Abraham®, Simon^. Jacobus
"James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born in Illinois. Died, before 1900.

She married Fred M. Bonney in Illinois®®'^. Born, Oct 1874. in Illinois. Census: 20 Jun 1900,
in Salt Creek Twp., Mason Co., IL; ED67 SH7®®®.

The Bonneys had a daughter:

i. Della M.^® Bonney. Born, Jul 1895, in Illinois. Census: 20 Jun 1900. in Salt
Creek Twp., Mason Co., IL; ED67 SH7®®®.

117. Ada May® Lewis (Mary Elizabeth®, Martha Ann^, Mary Elizabeth "Polly"®, Abraham®, Simon^,
Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^).

THE HORNBACK FAMILY

417

Ada married Amsy Pruden, 2 Oct 1895, in Arapahoe, Furnas Co., The children of Amsy

and Ada May Lewis Pruden were:

i. Horner^® Pruden.

ii. Bernice Foster Pruden.

iii. Phoebe Pruden.

iv. Vera Carter Pruden.

V. Florence Jones Pruden.

vi. Glenn Pruden.

vii. Easter Pruden.

viii. Hattie Eich Pruden.

ix. Lee Pruden.

X. Amsy Pruden.

118. John L.^ McDonald (Wilham Thomas^, Martha Ann"^, Mary Elizabeth "Polly"®. Abraham^,
Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^).

John married, first, Nancy, surname unknown. John married, second. Ms Whitforth.

John and Nancy McDonald had a daughter:

i. Daisy^® McDonald.

119. Hattie May® Miller (Mahala A.®, Martha Ann^, Mary Elizabeth "Polly"®, Abraham®, Simon^,
Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^).

Hattie married George Bradley. Their children were:

i. Helen^® Bradley.

ii. Charles Nelson Bradley.

iii. Margaret Eleanor Bradley.

120. Nellie Allison® McDonald (Charles Henry®, Martha Ann"^, Mary Elizabeth "Polly"®, Abraham®,
Simon‘S, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 10 Feb 1888, in Greenview, Menard Co., IL®®®.
Died, Nov 1963®®®. Census: Jan 1920, at 849 N. Hastings Ave., Hastings, Adams, NE: ED12 SHI.

Nellie married George Edwin Overturf, 25 Jan 1910, in Menard Co., IL®®®. Born, 1886, in
Nebraska^®^ Died, 1949^®b Census: Jan 1920, at 849 N. Hastings Ave., Hastings, Adams, NE; ED 12
SHI.

The children of George Edwin and Nellie Allison McDonald Overturf were:

i. Lee Lake^® Overturf. Born, 30 Jan 1912, in Nebraska®®®. Died, Feb 1978®®®.
Census: Jan 1920, at 849 N. Hastings Ave., Hastings, Adams, NE; ED12 SHI.

126 ii. Donald Sheldon Overturf

127 ui. George Edwin Overturf

121. Verne Leander® Vanlandingham (Maiinda Isles®, Lucy Jane^, Andrew Trumbo "Andy"®,
Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joc«^). Born, 8 Mar 1894, in Kingman Co., KS^®®.
Died, 30 Jun 1919, in Belmont Twp., Kingman Co., KS^®®.

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Verne married Leota Harriet Cosby, 24 Dec 1913^^*^. Born, 3 Sep 1893, in Argonia. KS. Died,
30 Jun 1919, in Belmont Twp., Kingman Co., KS.

Verne and Leota Cosby Vanlandingham had a daughter:

i. Lillian Jean^*^ Vanlandingham. Resided, 30 Nov 1973, at 731 Monument Rd.,
Ponca City, OK. She married Eldon Clyde Mohler.

122. Harold CarP Hunt (Mary Katherine®, Lucy Jane'^, Andrew Trumbo "Andy"®, Abraham®,
Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, circa 1904.

Harold Hunt had a son:

i. Alan Carp® Hunt. Born, 1941®®®.

123. Charles Allen® Rentfro (Clarence Emerson®, James Allen'^, Tillitha®. Abraham®, Simon^,
Jacobus "James"®, Warnaarvan^, Joos^). Born, 1904®®'^.

Harold married Ester Mildred Allen. They had a daughter:

i. Arlene^® Rentfro. She married Mr. Goley.

Tenth Generation

124. Robert Henryk® Hornback (Robert Hellstern®, Elmer Preston®, Robert^, John®, Abraham®,
Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®, Joos^). Born, 14 Feb 1934. Resided, 25 Feb 1995, in Rock Island,
Rock Island Co., IL.

Robert married Shirley Phyllis Edwards, 24 Jan 1963, in San Francisco, Co., CA^®®. Robert
and Shirley Edward Hornback had the following children:

128 i. PhyUis Kathleen^^ Hornback.

129 ii. Stephanie Ann Hornback.

ui. Richard Owen Hornback. Born, 23 Oct 1968. in Moline, Rock Island Co., IL^®®.

125. Robert Hornback^® Sink (Margaret®, Elmer Preston®, Robert. John®. Abraham®, Simon^.
Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®, Joos^). Born, 17 Oct 1942, in Urbana, Champaign Co., IL^®®. Resided,
1997, at 617 West, 1475 North, Orem, UT.

Robert married Beverly Jean Cade, 22 Mar 1964, in Hoopeston. Vermilion Co., IL^®®. Born. 4
Dec 1943, in Danville, Vermilion Co., IL^®®.

THE HORNBACK FAMILY

419

The children of Robert Hornback and Beverly Jean Cade Sink were:

130

131

132

i. Christine Elizabeth^^ Sink. Born, 1 Oct 1964, in Carbondale, Jackson Co.,

ii. David Scott Sink. Born, 23 Oct 1965, in Wausau, Marathon. Died. 24 Oct

1965, in Wausau, Marathon Co., Buried: 26 Oct 1965, in Wausau.

Marathon Co.,

iii. Jennifer Lynn Sink.

iv. James Robert "Jim" Sink.

V. David Hornback Sink.

vi. Jeremy Cade Sink. Born, 11 Feb 1974, in Green Bay, Brown Co., WD^®. He
married Lindsey Giauque, 28 Dec 1996, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co.,

vii. Mary Jean Sink. Born, 29 Jan 1978, in Orem, Utah Co.,

126. Donald Sheldon^® Overturf (Nellie Allison®, Charles Henryk. Martha Ann*^. Mary Elizabeth
"Polly"®, Abraham®, Simon‘S, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 1916, in Hastings, Adams Co..
NE^®^. Census: Jan 1920, at 849 N. Hastings Ave., Hastings, Adams, NE; ED12 SHI.

Donald married Josephine Hansen. Born, 21 Jun 1917®®®. Died, 31 Jul 1988®®®.

The children of Donald Sheldon and Josephine Hansen Overturf were:

133

i.

Karen Jo^^ Overturf.

134

ii.

Kathie Dee Overturf.

135

iii.

Gary Don Overturf.

136

iv.

Susan Kay Overturf.

127. George Edwin^® Overturf (Nellie Allison®, Charles Henry®, Martha Ann'^, Mary Elizabeth
"PoUy"®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 1927^®^.

George married Norma Sue Smith, 16 Apr 1954, in Harris Co., TX^®^. Born, 1935^®^.

The children of George Edwin and Norma Sue Smith Overturf were:

137 i. George Edwin^^ Overturf.

138 ii. Kay Lynn Overturf.

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Eleventh Generation

128. Phyllis Kathleen'^ Hornback (Robert Henryk, Robert Hellstern®, Elmer Preston®, Robert’’,
John®, Abraham®, Simon‘S, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®, Joos’). Born, 10 Dec 1963, in Davenport. Scott
Co., lA’s®.

Phyllis married Len Orlando Myers, 29 Jul 19-. They had a son:

i. Lennie Owen’® Myers. Born, 3 Dee 1990, in Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co.,
INIS®.

129. Stephanie Ann’’ Hornback (Robert Henry'°, Robert Hellstern®, Elmer Preston®, Robert’’,
John®, Abraham®, Simon'*, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®, Joos*). Born, 26 Jun 1966, in Moline, Rock
Island Co., ILls®.

Stephanie married John Deal, 1985, in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL*®®. John and Stephanie
Hornback Deal had a son:

i. Joshua James*® Deal. Born, 14 Sep 1987*®®.

130. Jennifer Lynn** Sink (Robert Hornback*®, Margaret®, Elmer Preston®, Robert’’, John®,
Abraham®, Simon**, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®, Joos*). Born, 6 Aug 1967, in Green Bay, Brown Co,,
WI*®®.

Jennifer married Ronald H. Campbell, 16 Nov 1989, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co.. UT*®®.
The children of Ronald H. and Jennifer Lynn Sink Campbell were:

i. Hayley*® Campbell. Born, 10 Nov 1990, in Pocatello, Bannock, ID*®®.

ii. Keri Campbell. Born, 10 Aug 1991, in Pocatello, Bannock, ID*®®.

131. James Robert "Jim"** Sink (Robert Hornback*®, Margaret®, Elmer Preston®, Robert', John®,
Abraham®, Simon*, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®, Joos*). Born, 10 Dec 1968, in Green Bay, Brown Co.,
WI*®®.

Jim married Lisa Inez Glassford, Feb 1994, in West Jordan, Salt Lake Co,, UT*®®, Born. 3
Aug 1968, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA*®®.

The children of James Robert and Lisa Inez Glassford Sink were:

i. Brandon*® Sink. Born, 28 Feb 1995, in Provo, Utah Co., UT*®®.

ii. Matthew Cade Sink. Born, 9 Aug 1996, in Provo, Utah Co.. UT*®®.

132. David Hornback** Sink (Robert Hornback*®, Margaret®, Elmer Preston®, Robert’’, John®.
Abraham®, Simon*, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar®, Joos*). Born, 7 Dec 1969, in Green Bay, Brown Co.,
WI*®®.

THE HORNBACK FAMILY

421

David married Lori Rochelle Sorenson, 1 May 1992, in Manti. Sarpete Co., Born. 10

Aug 1971, in Provo, Utah Co.,

David and Lori Sorenson Sink had a daughter:

i. Karly Nicole^^ Sink. Born, 10 Dec 1993, in Provo, Utah Co., UT^®®.

133. Karen Jo^^ Overturf (Donald Sheldon^®, NeUie AUison^, Charles Henry®, Martha Ann'^. Mary
Elizabeth "Polly"®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "Jam^"®, Warnaar®, Joos^). Born, 1939^®^.

Karen married Bobbie C. Hatler. Born, 1937^®^

The children of Bobbie C. and Karen Jo Overturf Hatler were:

i. Marlayne Leigh^^ Hatler. Born, 1960^®^.

ii. Bruce Dwight Hatler. Born, 1962^®^.

iii. Brett Adam Hatler. Born, 1964^®^.

iv. Brian Keith Hatler. Born, 1966^®^

134. Kathie Dee^^ Overturf (Donald Sheldon^®, Nellie Allison®. Charles Henry®. Martha Ann*^, Mary
Elizabeth "PoUy"®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born. 1942^®^.

Kathie married Jerry Dwaine Wagner. Born, 1942^®^.

The children of Jerry Dwaine and Kathie Dee Overturf Wagner were:

i. Kristina Dawn^2 Wagner. Born, 1968^®^.

ii. Tracey Lea Wagner. Born, 1969^®^.

135. Gary Don^^ Overturf (Donald Sheldon^®, Nellie Allison®. Charles Henry®, Martha Ann^, Mary
Elizabeth "Polly"®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born, 1943^®^.

Gary married Carol Schmidt. They had a daughter;

i. Anne Bryce^^ Overturf Born, 1968^®^.

136. Susan Kay^^ Overturf (Donald Sheldon^®, NelUe Allison^, Charles Henry®, Martha Ann'^. Mary
Elizabeth "Polly"®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joc^^). Born. 1945^®^

Susan married Robert Philip Ingraham. Born, 1943^®^. They had a son:

i. Paul David^^ Ingraham. Born, 1971^®^.

137. George Edwin^^ Overturf (George Edwin Nellie Allison®, Charles Henry®, Martha Ann"^,
Mary Elizabeth "Polly"®, Abraham®, Simon‘S, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^. Joos^). Born, 1955^®^

George married, first, Janet Lee Cochran. Born, 1956^®^. George married, second. Kathleen
Elizabeth Freeman. Born, 1954^®L

422

CHAPTER XVIII

The children of George Edwin and Janet Lee Cochran Overturf were:

i. Tiffany Nicole^^ Overturf. Born, 1980^®^.

ii. Geoffrey Colin Overturf. Born, 1984^^^.

George Edwin and Kathleen Freeman Overturf had a son:

iii. George Edwin Overturt Born, 1992^^^.

138. Kay Lynn^^ Overturf (George Edwin II 1°, Nellie Allison^, Charles Henry®, Martha Ann'^. Mary
Elizabeth "Polly"®, Abraham®, Simon^, Jacobus "James"®, Warnaar^, Joos^). Born. 1963^®^

Kay married Richard Thomas Gilbert. Born, 1961^®^.

The children of Richard and Kay Overturl' Gilbert were:

i. Jonathan MichaeF^ Gilbert. Born, 1990^®^

ii. Danielle Ranee Gilbert. Born, 1992^®^.

Notes and References

1 Mrs. Ralph H. Sayre and Duffy C. Hornbeck, Sr., Warnaar Hornbeck Descendants, McClain,
Parsons, W.VA,1977, pp. 27-31, 33-42; New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,
NYGBS, N.Y, 1936, Volume LXVIl, pp. 6-7; Hoes, Records of the Old Dutch Church, Kingston,
in custody of Los Angeles Pubhc Library, Los Angeles, California: Nathaniel Bartlett Sylvester,
History of Ulster County New York, Philadelphia, PA, 1880, in custody of Los Angeles PubUc
Library, Los Angeles, California.

2 NYGBR.

® History of Ulster Co., NY, p. 224.

Intentionally omitted..

® Estate administered: March 30, 1710.

® Hoes.

History of Ulster Co., NY.

® Hoesk.

® Sayre & Hornbeck.

Hoes.

Witnesses: Tomas Swartwoudt and Margryt Post.

^2 Witnesses: Johannes de Hooges, Antoni Swartwout, Lysbeth Gardenier.

Hoes.

Witnesses: Roulof Swaerthoudt, Maria de Houes (Hooges), Harmer Rutsen.

THE HORNBACK FAMILY

423

NYGBR-, Hoes; New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, NYGBS, N.Y.,1932, Vol LXIII,
in custody of Los Angeles Public Library, Lc® Angeles, California, pp. 152-154, 158-9.

Hoes; birth records of the children.

Sayre & Hornbeck,pp.

Will proved: Aug. 27, 1754.

Sayre & Hornbeck, p. 67.

Hoes.

Parents not certain.

Hoes.

22 Witnesses: Swartwout, Aert Martensen, El^e de Hoges, Anna de Hoges.

24 Intentionally omitted.

22 Will proved: June 28, 1747.

22 Shirley Hornbeck, Hornback Hunting (The Book), 1994, p. 341.

2"^ Sayre & Hornbeck, pp. 29, 56.

22 1713 to Minisink Island, New Jersey.

29 Hoes.

29 Information from marriage banns.

2^ Hoes.

22 Intentionally omitted.

22 Win dated: August 4, 1766; will proved: March 8, 1768.

24 Witnesses: Johannes de Hooges, Antoni Hoornbeeck, Margrieta Post.

22 Hendrick Kortright witnessed wlQ of Jonathan Hornback, Dec. 14, 1757.

29 Jean D. Worden, RochesterReformed Church, 1736-1901.

2'^ Administrator, Hannah Hornback, named on December 13, 1757.

28 Will dated: Feb. 19, 1799 in Bullitt Co.

29 Hoes.

49 WiQ dated: i^^ril 10, 1771.

4^ Sayre & Hornbeck, p. 61.

42 Intentionally omitted.

42 Sayre & Hornbeck, p. 62.

44 Shirley Hornbeck, Hornback Hunting (The Book), 1994, p. 339.

42 Hoes.

49 According to marriage banns.

4'^ Draper Papers: reel 76, volume 12, p. 98; testiony of Peter Cutwright.

48 Roswell Randall Hoes, Old Dutch Church of Kingston, De Dinne Press, N.Y., 1891, 974.72
K55Kir, in custody of Lc« Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles, CA; sponsors: Bernardus
Swartwoud and Rachel Schepmoes.

49 Henry Z. Jones, Jr., The Palatine Families of New York, Universal City, CA,1985, in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, pp. 369-372.

20 Hoes.

2^ Hoes.

22 Estate administered: October, 1787.

22 Probably a child of Jacobus Hornbeck.

24 Estate administered: February 15, 1791.

22 Sayre & Hornbeck, pp. 66-67.

29 No proof as a son of Cornehs and Eva Hornback Bogard.

2’^ WiU dated: February 14, 1776; wdl proved: May 12, 1778.

28 Sayre & Hornbeck, p. 70.

29 Will dated: May 13, 1804; Sayre & Hornbeck, p. 70.

99 Intentionally omitted..

2^ Shirley Hornbeck, Hornback Hunting (The Book), 1994, p. 343.

92 Intentionally omitted..

22 Will dated; Mar. 3, 1778; proved: Mar. 10; appraisal: Mar. 20, 1778.

94 Sayre & Hornbeck, pp. 60, 71-73.

424

CHAPTER XVIII

Harold Duncan Harness, A Glimpse of the Past, Gateway, Baltimore. MD. 1983
Harold Duncan Harness, A Glimpse of the Past, Gateway, Baltimore, MD, 1983, p. 127.

Will dated: Oct. 8, 1812; wiU proved: May 1816.

Clara McCormack Sage and Laura Sage Jones, Early Records of Hampshire County, Virginia.
1939, 975.41/H88.

Harness, p. 127.

Shirley Hornbeck, Hornback Hunting (The Book), 1994, p. 345.

Bourbon County, Kentucky, Deed Book M, p. 404; Eleanor Antoniah, Kentucky Marriage
Records, Gen. Pub. Co., Baltimore, 1983, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad. CA. p.
66.

Conrad W. Feltner, The Trumbo Family, 1974; Harness.

Feltner.

Harness, p. 130.

Shirley Hornbeck, Hornback Hunting (The Book), 1994, p. 369; questionable marriage at age 76.
Sayre & Hornbeck, pp. 74-75.

Will dated: December 14, 1757; will proved: February 14, 1758.

Sayre & Hornbeck, pp. 90-99; died aged 73.

79 Ibid., p. 93.

Hoes-, Sage & Jones, p. 11.

Will dated; Dec. 17, 1800; wiU proved: Jan., 1801; Book B, p. 114.

Sayre & Hornbeck.

Hornbeck.

Shirley Hornbeck, Hornback Hunting (The Book), 1994, p. 381.

Kentucky Ancestors, Volume 15, No. 3, January 1980.

Shirley Hornbeck, Hornback Hunting (The Book), 1994, p. 384.

^7 Eleanor Antoniah, Kentucky Marriage Records, Gen. Pub. Co., Baltimore, 1983, in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 62.

^ Sayre & Hornbeck, p. 66.

Mentioned in will of brother, Simon, written December 1800.

Sayre & Hornbeck, p. 73.

91 December 14, 1843: aged 78.

92 Testimony of Mary Sallee, daughter of Hannah Cleaver Hornback.

93 Bourbon County, Kentucky, Deed Book H, pages 125-126: Eleanor Antoniah, Kentucky Marriage
Records, Gen. Pub. Co., Baltimore, 1983, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad. CA, p.
66.

9*1 Shirley Hornbeck, Hornback Hunting (The Book), 1994, p. 404.

93 Died aged 71 years, 1 month, 1 1 days.

93 Brittin Cemetery records.

97 Row 8 - North to South.

93 Illinois State Genealogical Society Quarterly, 1984, "James Clacking". Vol.XVl. #3.

99 Eleanor Antoniah, Kentucky Marriage Records, Gen. Pub. Co., Baltimore, 1983. in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 50.

199 Illinois State Genealogical Society Quarterly, Lincoln, IL, summer 1982, p. 78.

191 Shirley Hornbeck, Hornbeck Hunting-& Descendants of Warnaar Hornbeck, 1994, p. 405.

102 ISGS Quarterly, p. 81.

103 ISGS Quarterly, p. 81.

104 ISGS Quarterly, p. 81.

105 Shirley Hornbeck, Hornbeck Hunting-& Descendants of Warnaar Hornbeck, 1994, p. 368.

103 ISGS Quarterly, p. 81; wife's name correction from Carl Alkire.

107 Shirley Hornbeck, Hornbeck Hunting-& Descendants of Warnaar Hornbeck, 1994, p. 407.

108 ISGS Quarterly, p. 81.

109 CD 002, Illinois Marriages, Menard Co., IL.

119 Shirley Hornbeck, Hornbeck Hunting’& Descendants of Warnaar Hornbeck. 1994, p. 408.

Ill ISGS Quarterly, p. 81; wife's name correction from Carl Alkire.

THE HORNBACK FAMILY

425

Shirley Hornbeck, Hornbeck Huniing-& Descendants of Warnaar Hornbeck. 1994, p. 409.

Sayre & Hornbeck, p. 105.

Record of Marriages in Bourbon County, Kentucky, 1 785-1851.

Sayre & Hornbeck, p. 105.

Shirley Hornbeck, Hornbeck Hunting-& Descendants of Warnaar Hornbeck, 1994, p. 427.

Sayre & Hornbeck, p. 105, 133.

118 Ibid., p. 133.

11® Shirley Hornbeck, Hornback Hunting (The Book), 1994, p. 428.

12® Harness; The Reverend R. D. Mdler, Past and Present of Menard County, Illinois, Clarke,
Chicago, IL, 1905, 977.3555/H2m, in custody of Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35
NW Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT.

121 Died aged 71 years, 3 months, 8 days: Oct. 17, 1761.

122 Estate papers of Abraham Hornback; testimony of wife, February 1, 1833.

128 Hornback Cemetery Records, Menard County, IL; first burial in cemetery.

124 Hornback Cemetery Records, Menard County, IL.

128 Intentionally omitted.

128 Intentionally omitted.

12"^ Harness; Hornbeck.

128 Bourbon Co., Kentucky Marriages: her father, Andrew Trumbo: Eleanor Antoniah, Kentucky
Marriage Records, Gen. Pub. Co., Baltimore, 1983, in custody of Carlsbad City Library,
Carlsbad, CA, p. 66.

12® Abraham Hornback and John Hornback signed bond and paid 50 pounds.

18® Elizabeth Mappin Bracken Hornback Bible.

181 Hornbeck Hunting, Volume 2, Number 2, p. 26.

182 Paul McClure, Early Marriages in Bath County, Kentucky, Heritage Books, 1994, in custody of
Huntington Beach, California, Library.

188 Application of Elizabeth Hornbeck for bounty land on Nov. 20, 1850.

184 Died aged 82 years, 2 months, 5 days.

188 Hornback Cemetery Records.

188 Living with John and Abbey Hornback and family.

18'^. Intentionally omitted.

188 Sayre & Hornbeck, p. 108.

139 Ibid., p. 138.

140 Ibid.,p. 136.

141 Ibid., p. 109.

142 ;6id.,p.l09.

143 Ibid.,p.m.

144 Bourbon County, Kentucky, Marriage Records.

148 Hornback Family Bible.

148 Eleanor Antoniah, Kentucky Marriage Records, Gen. Pub. Co., Baltimore, 1983, in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 56.

14'^ Shirley Hornbeck, Hornbeck Hunting-& Descendants of Warnaar Hornbeck, 1994. p. 382.

148 Paul McClure, Early Marriages in Bath County, Kentucky, Heritage Books, 1994, in custody of
Huntington Beach, California, Library: bondsman, Jacob Hornback.

14® Shirley Hornbeck, Hornback Hunting (The Book), 1994, p. 383.

180 Sayre & Hornbeck, p. 110.

181 Ibid., p. 139.

182 Shirley Hornbeck, Hornbeck Hunting-& Descendants of Warnaar Hornbeck, 1994, p. 438.

188 EUen Parker.

184 Shirley Hornbeck, Hornbeck Huniing-& Descendants of Warnaar Hornbeck, 1994, p. 439.

188 Eleanor Antoniah, Kentucky Marriage Records, Gen. Pub. Co., Baltimore. 1983, in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 66.

188 Bourbon County, KY deed: November 6, 1825.

187 Harness, p. 128.

CHAPTER XVIII

158 Mrs. William Breckenridge Ardery, Kentucky Court and Other Records. Gen. Pub. Co.,
Baltimore, 1972, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad. CA. p. 171: Paul McClure. Early
Marriages in Bath County, Kentucky, Heritage Books, 1994, in custody of Huntington Beach,
California, Library ; Bond: October 28, 1812.

Died aged 70 years, 4 months, 10 days.

160 Miller.

161 Aged 57.

162 Miller.

166 Hornback Cemetery Records, Menard County, IL; 80 years and 4 months.

164 A widow.

165 Information of Beverly Jean Sink.

160 Cemetery records: died aged 23 years, 6 months, 2 days.

16'^ Cemetery records.

166 Died aged 23 years, 4 months, 25 days.

169 History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois, 0 L Baskin & Co.. Chicago. 1879. in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 370.

1™ Paul McClure, Early Marriages in Bath County, Kentucky, Heritage Books, 1994, in custody of
Huntington Beach, California, Library; bondsman: Robert Bracken: father; James Bracken.

I'^i Census taken by J. A. Trumbo, Ass't. Marshal.
i'^2 Living with the famly of her son, William Bradley.

i'^6 Paul McClure, Early Marriages in Bath County, Kentucky, Heritage Books. 1994. in custody of
Huntington Beach, California, Library; bondsman: Abraham Hornback.
i'^4 Living with her brother, John, and family,
i'^® Aged 58; inconsistent with a birth date of March 1803.
i'^6 Aged 66; now consistent with her birth date.

1'^'^ Intentionally omitted.
i'^6 This child named in I.G.I.

1*^9 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #3078.

169 Hornbeck Hunting, Volume 2, Number 2, page 26.

161 Information of Norma Sue Smith Overturf.

162 CD 002, Sangamon County, Illinois Marriages; Tibitha Hornback.

166 Sayre & Hornbeck, p. 137.

164 Ibid.,v- 135.

165 Ibid., p. 161.

186 Ibid., p. 162.

16'^ Paul McClure, Early Marriages in Bath County, Kentucky, Heritage Books. 1994. in custody of
Huntington Beach, California, Library; bondsman: David Darnell.

166 I.G.I.

169 I.G.I.

199 Miller, p. 548.

191 Sugar Grove Cemetery Records.

192 CD 002, Sangamon Coounty, Illinois Marriages.

196 Estate papers, Abraham Hornback; Ehza Montgomery; mother, Dorothy Hornback.

194 Died aged 77 years, . 1 month, 1 day.

195 Died aged 13 years, 8 days.

196 Estate papers, Abraham Hornback; Sarah Powell, mother, Dorothy Hornback.

19"^ Died aged 39 years, 2 months, 27 days.

196 Intentionally omitted.

199 Living with her son-in-law, John P. Blanc.

290 Died 48 Years, 2 months, 4 days.

291 Died aged 1 1 months, 29 days.

292 1850 Census: aged 6 months.

293 Died aged 25.

204 Phyllis Moses, Box 273, Ten Sleep, WY 82442.

THE HORNBACK FAMILY

427

Hornback Cemetery Records, Menard County, IL; August 25th.

20® Died aged 1 year, 10 months, 26 days.

20“^ Listed as Michael Killion.

20® Listed as Richard Killion.

209 Menard County, IL, Marriage License #1963.

210 Menard County, IL, Marriage License #1584.

211 Died aged 1 year, 6 months.

212 Died aged 25 years, 4 months, 27 days.

21® Menard County, IL Marriage Record #4331.

214 Menard County, IL, Marriage License #2558.

21® Menard County, IL Marriage License #3077.

21® Died aged 1 year, 9 months, 29 days.

21'^ Died aged 6 months, 12 days.

21® Sayre & Hornbeck, p. 246.

210 Cause of death: consumption.

220 Died aged 2 years, 9 days.

221 Miller, p. 380.

222 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #4830.

223 Living with mother.

224 Living with Robert Hornback; called his niece.

225 Died aged 24 years, 10 months, 12 days.

226 Father: Alexander or Henry Crawford.

22'^ Made a purchase at the estate sale of Isaac T. Canterbury.

22® Living with James and Sarah Hornback Killion, her aunt.

220 Sayre & Hornbeck, p. 246; Hornback Cemetery Records; reading uncertain.

2®o Hornback Cemetery Records, Menard County, IL; reading uncertain.

2®1 Intentionally omitted.

2®2 Intentionally omitted.

2®® Hornback Cemetery Records, Menard County, IL; died 10 months, 7 days.

2®4 Twin of Elmer Hornback; died aged 32 years, 10 months, 1 day.

2®5 Obituary of EUis M. Hornback.

2®® Obituary of EUis M. Hornback; Indian Point Cemetery Records.

2®'^ Menard County, IL Marriage Record #6754.

23® Aged 84.

23® Or died i^ril 25th.

24® IntentionaUy omitted.

241 Living with son, Charles A. Hornback.

242 Died aged 75.

243 Enumerated as Mary Hornback: 6 children, 3 living.

244 Died aged 3 months 12 days.

245 Died in infancy.

246 Died aged 12 hours.

24'^ Lebanon Cemetery Records.

248 Died aged 58 years, 4 months, 4 days.

24® 1900 Census information; Hornback Cemetery Records indicated born January 21, 1824.

25® 1900 Census: married 50 years.

251 Hornback Cemetery Records, Menard County, IL; 1900 Census; born July 1820.

252 1900 Census information.

253 Died aged 5 years, 1 month, 25 days.

254 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #5517.

255 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #5662.

256 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #6161.

25'^ Menard County, IL Marriage Record #5957.

258 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #6553.

CHAPTER XVIII

428

Died aged less than a year.

Died aged 11 years, 9 months 13 days.

261 Died aged 5 years, 9 months, 5 days.

262 Died aged 1? year, 5 months, 18 days.

263 Died aged 38 years, 11 months, 2 days.

264 Died aged 55 years, 7 months, 19 days.

265 Menard County Heritage, Weaver Gen. Pub., July, 1990, p. 18.

266 Ibid., p. 17; date inconsistent with his age of 36 in 1860 census.

267 Died aged 20 years, 7 months, 22 days.

263 Consistent with census records.

269 Aged 7; inconsistent with birth date.

270 Aged 17; inconsistent with birth date.

271 Died in infancy.

272 Died aged 27 days.

273 I860 Census: aged 5 months.

274 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #4863.

275 Died aged 14 years, 7 months, 6 days.

276 Shirley Hornbeck, Hornback Hunting (The Book), 1994, p. 490.

277 Aged 35.

273 Joseph Denton, 14, with the family; James & Elizabeth Denton, neighbors.

279 Sayre & Hornbeck, p. 134.

266 dAR lineage papers of Lillian Jean Vanlandingham Mohler. #586996,

231 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #1496.

262 Died aged 2 years, 1 month, 18 days.

233 Died 5 months, 20 days.

264 Died aged 2 years, 10 months, 2 days.

265 1900 Census; Rosehill Cemetery Records say born June 24, 1847.

266 Rosehill Cemetery Records.

267 Intentionally omitted.

263 Died 18 years, 9 months, 21 days; December 22nd.

289 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #4896.

296 Living with mother and brother, Harve.

291 Living with John and Mollie Killion.

292 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #3098.

263 Arloene Rentfro Goley, Grand Junction, CO.

294 Rodney Dillon, 732 A Buttonwood Rd., N. Palm Beach, FL 33408.

295 Menard County, IL Probate Records: Box 436.

296 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #1491.

267 Living at parent's farm with first two children.

298 First wife, deceased.

269 Intentionally omitted.

360 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #4630.

661 Menard County, IL Probate Records: Box 429.

662 1880 Census information.

663 With brother, Peter Perkins, and boarder, Frank Long, b. Apr 1892.

664 Aged 76.

665 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #6981.

306 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #1784.

667 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #6640.

663 1870 Census: aged 5 months.

369 West Cemetery Records.

616 Menard County, IL, Marriage License #5892 1/2.

611 Mason County, Illinois Marriages 1841-1900, Havanna, IL, 1988. 977.31/M395/Ma, in custody of
Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles, CA.

THE HORNBACK FAMILY

429

Mother, Sarah Perry, born circa 1816.

Living alone.

Menard County, IL Marriage License #4188.

History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois, 0 L Baskin Sc Co., Chicago, 1879, in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 728.

Blane Graveyard Records.

21'^ Originally buried in the Blane Graveyard.

212 Menard County, IL, Marriage Book C, p. 23.

21® Menard County, IL Marriage Record #2066.

320 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #238 1 .

221 A servant of Mahala Grant.

222 Died aged 97 years, 1 month, 17 days.

323 Menard County, IL Marriage Book C, p. 3.

224 Menard County, IL Marriage Book B,'p. 167.

225 Miller, pp. 380-1.

326 Ibid., P.3S1.

22^^ Menard County, It Marriage Book C, p. 33.

228 Menard County, IL, Marriage License #6066.

32® 1870 Census: aged 3 months.

330 Mason County, IL Marriage License #2758.

321 Menard Co., IL Marriage Record #4062.

332 Alan C. Hunt, 808 S. 4th St., Springfield, IL 62703.

333 I860 Census; aged 2 months.

334 Intentionally omitted.

225 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #5354.

336 Menard County, IL Marriage Book C, p. 16.

327 Menard County, IL Marriage Book C, p. 29.

338 Menard Co., IL Marriage Record #7042.

339 Miller, p. 453; obituary of Elmer P. Hornback.

34® Menard County, IL Probate Records: Box 595.

341 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #7147; as Maude Hellstern.

342 Miller, p. 454; obituary of Maude T. Hornback.

343 Obituary of Maude T. Hornback.

344 Obituary and Memorial Record of Maude T. Hornback.

245 Confirmed by 1910 Census information.

246 Menard County, IL Marriage Book B, p. 159.

347 Norma Sue Smith Overturf.

242 Living with Abram Hornback.

34® Menard County, IL, Marriage License #4886.

23® Intentionally omitted.

351 1910 Census: 3 children, 2 living.

332 1 9 1 0 Census information.

233 Social Security Death Index.

254 Menard County, IL Marriage Book C, p. 84.

255 Menard County, IL Marriage License #5373.

356 Shirley Hornbeck, Hornback Hunting (The Book), 1994, p. 554.

357 Mother, Martha E.

352 Menard County, IL Marriage Book B, page 171.

23® Menard County, IL Marriage Book C, p. 87.

36® Living with mother and brother, Richard W.

361 Died aged 7 days.

362 1920 Census; aged 3 years, 3 months.

363 1920 Census: aged 11 months.

264 Hornback Hunting, Volume 3, #1, p. 25.

430 CHAPTER XVIII

Intentionally omitted.

366 Menard County, IL Marriage Record #6947.

With parents: (Charles) and Sarah.

With brother-in-law, James Chronister and niece, Erma M. Chronister.
Intentionally omitted.

Listed as Walter A.

Listed as WiUo E.

^'^2 1370 Census: aged 7 months.

Intentionally omitted.

Menard County, IL Marriage Record #7 1 29.

1910 Census: aged 2 months.

1920 Census: aged 4 years, 3 months.

Menard County, IL, Marriage Book B, p. 175.

Living with parents and two children.

Menard County, IL Marriage License #6500.

Living with mother and granc^arents, John and Nancy Bracken Blane.
Menard County, IL Marriage License #6995.

Menard County, IL, Marriage Book C, p. 38.

He and his son, John P. Blane, were boarders sof Harold C.

Miller, p. 520; Menard County, IL Marriage Book B: 147.

Menard County, IL Marriage Book C, p. 23.

Menard County, IL, Marriage License #6950.

387 Miller, p. 454.

388 Obituary of Louise Hornback; died: St. Anthony's Continuing Care Center.

389 Obituary of Louise Hornback; cremation.

3®9 Obituary of Margaret Hornback Sink.

3®i Obituaries of Margaret Hornback Sink and Robert W. Sink.

3®2 Obituary of Robert W. Sink; birth certificate for place of birth.

393 Obituary of Robert W. Sink.

394 1900 Census Fred M. Bonney, son-in-law of John T. Bradley.

395 Living with father-in-law, John T. Bradley.

396 Living with father and grandfather, John T. Bradley.

THE MIESEN FAMILY

431

Chapter XIX

THE MIESEN FAMILY

The Miesen family has been treated very thoroughly in the works by Lloyd Everett Miesen and
Stephen Barthel. Lloyd was intensely interested in Miesen family history and traveled to many parts of
the United States and to Germany to meet cousins and gather information and family pictures. In 1960
he wrote a work titled, As I Remember It, which contained Miesen family history as well as an
autobiography. This volume, Asa Canterbury, has been dedicated to Lloyd and to his brother, John
Hubert Miesen, father of the author.

A second volume with information concerning Miesen families produced by Thomas J. Boles in
1974 titled, Miesen Family Record, traced the descendants of Peter Miesen and included Mr. Boles'
ancestry. Lloyd E. Miesen and Stephen Samuel Barthel contributed heavily to that work, and Lloyd
was responsible for its pubUcation. If you do not find your own Miesen family in this volume, I highly
recommend the latter volume. The information therein has been computerized and is available m the
ancestral file through local Family History Centers of the Church of Latter Day Saints.

Much of the material in this chapter was obtained from the research of Lloyd Miesen in the
above mentioned volumes. The families of Lloyd and Hubert Miesen, their parents John Joseph Miesen
and Jessie Canterbury Miesen, and their descendants may be found in the chapter titled, Descendants
of Isaac T. Canterbury.

Henry Z. Jones, Jr., in his volume. Psychic Roots, explored the possibility of a "psychic
dimension in the research process." He gave examples of coincidence and serendipity, hunches and
intuition as playing a part in genealogical study. The following is a quote from pages 68-69 concerning
the Miesen research:

Stephen Samuel Barthel of West Jordan, Utah, had an experience he will never forget:

One of the first people I met after starting to research my ancestry was Uoyd E. Miesen,

Sr., of Portland, Oregon. He had sent my Great Aunt Amelia a nine-generation chart of the
Miesen family, giving full names, dates and places of those people on it. Lloyd had been
doing genealogical research since the ISSO's, and promised all those he interviewed that he
would share the information with anyone who was interested.

While I was on a two year mission for my church in Germany, Uoyd put me in contact
with a second cousin named Tom Boles of Mesquite, Texas. Tom was gathering data on the
descendant families of our immigrant ancestor Peter Whesen and had assembled over 600
family group sheets. But Tom was qmte ill, and wrote me that his chances appeared dismal
for a recovery from a severe heart problem. Feeling a sense of urgency in getting together
with Tom and examining those important genealogical papers, I flew from Germany to see
him, arriving in America on 22nd November, 1972

But the same evening I arrived, I received a late-night phone call from Tom Boles. He
told me not to come to his home, as it was no longer there. A tornado had destroyed his
trailer the night before and most of the contents. The only thing left on the cement slab was
the manuscript to the 600+ family group sheets. To us it was a miracle!

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We eventually met, and Tom promised me that if anything should happen to him prior to
publishing the manuscript, I was to get the records. Tom was Presbyterian, but he knew
how important the genealogy was to me because of my membership in the L.D.S. Church.

He knew I would take good care of it.

In the locations designated only as the Rhineland in church, birth, marriage, death, and burial
records which follow, no country has been given. This was because of the very complex history of the
Rhineland region in which the Miesen family resided which is now a part of Germany.

Now the ancestry of Lloyd and Hubert Miesen will be traced beginning with their grandfather,
Johann Joseph Miesen.

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First Generation

1. Johann Joseph^ Miesen (Petrus^, Joannes^, Antonius^, Nicolaus Born, 27 Sep 1834. in

Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Died, 2 Aug 1921, in Quincy, Adams Co., IL. Christened, 29 Sep
1834, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Burial in Forest Grove Cem, Richland
Twp., Barton Co., MO^. Census: 6 Sep 1860, Perry, Pike Co, IL: p. 44. Census: 7 Jul 1870. Perry. Pike
Co, IL; p. 2. Census: 17 Jun 1880, in Perry, Pike Co.. IL: ED194 SH38^. Immigration: 12 Aug 1847. in

John married® Marie Kemper®, 7 Jan 1857,
in Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL'^. Born, 7 Jan 1838. in
the Alsace Lorraine region of France or in Prussia®.
Died. 12 Jun 1898, in Boston. Barton Co, MO®. Burial
in Forest Grove Cem. Richland Twp., Barton Co., MO.
Census: 17 Jun 1880, in Perry, Pike Co., IL: ED194
SH38^®. Immigration: circa 1843.

Marie's grandson, Lloyd Miesen. in his book.
As I Remember It. stated that his grandmother was
born in the Alsace Lorraine region of France. In the
census records of 1860 through 1880 her place of birth
and that of both her parents was given as Germany or
Prussia. It is fairly certain that Marie spoke German,
as her husband certainly did. not having come to this
country until aged thirteen.

It is said that Marie's father and brother both
died in Germany, and that at the age of five her
mother brought her to the United States. It was stated
that her mother was a nurse in St. Louis, Missouri,
and died there during the great cholera epidemic.
When Mary was orphaned at the age of six. she was
reared by a Methodist minister. Since she and her
husband were married in Jacksonville. Morgan
County. Illinois, it is probable that this was her place
of residence. Her name was written as Mary Kemples
on the license and as Mary Kempis by the officiating
minister.

In 1847, at about the age of thirteen, John
Joseph Miesen, his father, and his brothers, Hubert and M. J., immigrated to America from their
birthplace in Eppenberg, Germany. John’s mother had died when he was only six years of age.

On October 23, 1865, at the age of thirty-one John became a naturalized citizen in Morgan
County, Illinois. John had left his home in Mt. Calvary, Wisconsin, with his brothers. Hubert and M.J..
at the age of seventeen. He went to Jacksonville, Illinois, where he served four years as an apprentice
to a woodworker and blacksmith learning the trade of buggy and wagon manufacture.

After the death of their father in 1867, John and his younger brother, Joseph, became estranged
from their brothers, Mathias, who had inherited the family farm as the eldest son, and M.J., who had
returned home to care for his father. They never again contacted their brothers. John and Joseph
changed the pronunciation of their name from Meesen to Mysen and gave up the Roman Catholic faith.

New York City, NY^. Occupation: buggymaker

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On January 7, 1857, John married Marie Kemper. John and his brother, Joseph, settled in
Perry, Illinois, where John built up a carriage and wagon construction business. John was a member of
the lOOF Lodge No. 76 in Perry. The census records from 1860 to 1880 Listed John's family giving his
occupation as blacksmith. In 1870 his younger brother, Joseph, was living with the family, but in 1871
Joe went to Arkansas with his new bride. About 1885 the shop burned, and John, having no insurance,
decided to retire.

Perry County Town Lots Deed Index Book /, page 89, listed the following land transactions
made my John whde living in Perry:

DATE

GRANTOR/GRANTEE RECORDED

July 19, 1875
July 29, 1875
July 24, 1876
Jan. 28, 1884
Jan. 18, 1884
Nov. 21, 1885

Lot 2, Robert Johnson, grantor
Robert Johnson, grantee
E. T. Smith, grantee
Anna Bubb, grantee
Anna Bubb & husband, grantor
Charles Sommer, grantee

Book 87: p. 463
Book 4: p. 26
Book 23: p. 184
Book 105, p. 192
Book 33: p. 20
Book 114: p. 3

In 1885 John moved his family to Boston, Missouri, and bought the "Gastel farm" located about
one and a half miles south of Boston. His sons, Joe, George, and Bob, did most of the farm work as John
was about fifty at this time. John's sons and daughters lived at home until they were married.

Marie died in 1898 leaving John a widower for
the succeeding twenty-three years. In later years John
lived in Quincy, Illinois, with his daughter, Lizzie
Condat. In 1902 John visited his son. Joe John, in
Doty, Washington. At that time he met his grandsons.
John Hubert, and Lloyd, and took them fishing and
blackberry picking. Lloyd recalled him as having "a
sunny disposition" and a fondness for entertaining
with jokes and stories. John's politics were Democratic,
and he had no known church affiliation. He never
drank or used profanity, but was soft spoken. In 1905
John lent each of his children $500.00. They were to
pay him 6% interest until his death. When he died he
left each of his heirs about $1500.00. John Jceeph and
his wife, Marie, were buried in the Forest Grove
Cemetery, Richland Township, Barton County,
Missouri. Their daughter, Essie, was also buried there.

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Barton County, Missouri

436

CHAPTEK XrX

The chadren of John Joseph and Marie Kemper Miesen were:

i.

ii.

iv.

V.

Ehzabeth "Lizzie" Miesen^. Born, circa 1857, in Perry, Pike Co.. IL‘ . Died m
Quincy, Adams Co., IL. Census: 1880, in Perry, Pike Co., IL'^, 3he married's
George W. Condat'S, 16 Feb 1884, in Quincy, Adams Co., IL.

Katherine "Kate" Miesen^. Born, 25 Mar 1859, in Perry, Pike Co., ILl‘‘. Died, 30
May 1923, in Lyons, Rice Co., KS. Census: 1880, in Perry, Pike Co.. ILi®, She
married^ John Whitfield Reynolds'®, 28 Feb 1883, in Perry, Pike Co.. IL.

Anna Miesen'®. Born, 1861, in Perry, Pike Co., IL. Died, 8 Apr 1864, in Perry.
Pike Co., IL.

Ella Mae "Nellie" Miesen'®. Born, 3 Jan 1864, in Perry, Pike Co.. IL'^. Died, 14
May 1947, in Lynwood, Los Angeles Co., CA. She married'® Henry Larkin
Coppers^®, 21 Feb 1888.

Joseph John Miesen^®. Born, 13
Mar 1866, in Perry, Pike Co.,

ILis. Died, 8 Sep 1921, in St.

Helen's Hospital, Chehahs,

Lewis Co., WAis. Buried: 11 Sep
1921, in Mountain View Cem.,

1113 Caveness Drive, Centralia,

WA. Census: 2 Jun 1900, in
Northfork Twp., Barton Co., MO;

ED24. Census: 6 May 1910, at
944 Sitka St., Chehalis, Lewis
Co, WA; ED134 Familyll.

Census: 12 Jan 1920, at 1029
Main St., Chehalis, Lewis Co,

WA; ED126 SH5A. Occupation:
fuel & transfer business. He
married Marie "Jessie"

Canterbury®, daughter of John
Canterbury and Matilda
Caroline "Tillie" Welch, 7 May
1893, at bride's home, Richland
Twp., Barton Co, MO^^.

Divorced, 21 Jul 1919, in Lewis
Co., WA20.

This family is discussed in
detail in the Isaac Canterbury
chapter.

Joseph John, George Peter, Robert Miesen

vi. George Peter Miesen^®. Born, 4 Jan 1868, in Perry, Pike Co., IL^^. Died in St. Joe
River, Benewah Co., ID near St. Maries. Resided: 1901. in Doty, Lewis Co., WA. He
married^® Martha Jane Barnsley^®, 25 Jan 1891.

vii. Robert Miesen^®. Born, 1870, in Perry, Pike Co., IL^s. Died, 18 May 1953. in
Carthage, Jasper Co., MO. Census: 23 Jul 1910. in Chehalis. Lewis Co., WA23. He
married^® JuHa Crutchfield^®. 25 Jan 1891.

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viii. Leota Lillian Miesen^®. Born, 16 Jun 1872, in Perry, Pike Co., Died, 5 Nov
1964, in Tyler, Smith Co., TX. She married^® Alexander Burr Corbett^®, son of
Edward Burr Corbett and Martha Ellen Harrison. 27 Nov 1895, in Boston.
Barton Co, MO.

ix. Esther Lena "Essie" Miesen^^. Born, 6 Jan 1875, in Perry, Pike Co., 11?^. Died,
1901, in Lamar, Barton Co., MO. Burial in Forest Grove Cem, Richland Twp.,
Barton Co., MO. She married^® T. W. "Josh" Box^®.

X. Mary Estella "Maim" Miesen^®. Born, 15 Jul 1878, in Perry, Pike Co., IL^®. Died.
6 Oct 1960, in Gaffney, Cherokee Co., SC. She married^® John Fondville
Tedder^®, son of Daniel Miles Tedder and Framces Leara Sessons, 7 Dec 1901.

Second Generation

2. Petrus^ Meesen (Joannes^, Antonins'^,

Nicolaus Jr.®)^’^. Born, 18 Jul 1795, in Eppenberg,

Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Christened, 18 Jul 1795, in
St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland^®.

Died, 17 Mar 1869, in Mt. Calvary, Fond du Lac Co.,

WI. Burial in Capuchin Monastery, Mt Calvary, Fond
du Lac Co, WI. Immigration: 12 Aug 1847, in New
York City, NY. Occupation: farmer.

3. Petrus married Elisabetha^ Lambrich
(Joannes^, Jacobus^, Bartholomaus®)^®, 6 Sep 1821, in
St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

Born, 12 Jan 1798, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem.

Rhineland. Died, 14 Aug 1841, in Eppenberg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland^®.

Petrus Meesen was born in Eppenberg in the
Rhineland. The village consisted of a cluster of farm
homes with a population of about two hundred
persons. Considering the large size of families at the
time, the number of actual homes would have been
quite small. The farmers lived in a central location,
and their plots of land were in the surrounding
countryside, as is the European custom, thus
conserving farmland.

The home of Johannes and Anna Maria John Meesen, parents of Petrus, was a single structure
which contained living quarters for the family, a barn and chicken house for the animals, and a shed for
tools and wagons.

About four kilometers distant from Eppenberg was the larger town of Masburg where the
Roman Catholic church of St. Laurentuis was located. It was here the parish baptisms, marriages, and
deaths were recorded. Both of these towns are about twenty-five mdes west of Koblenz near
Miesenheim and between the Rhine and Mosel Rivers.

Petrus married on September 6, 1821, an employee in his father's home. Elisabetha Lamprich.
The couple had ten children, five sons survived childhood, whom Peter hoped to save from mditary
service by coming to America. In 1847. six years after the death of his wife. Petrus and his three middle
sons immigrated to America leaving behind on the Eppenburg farm the family of his eldest son.

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Mathias. Petrus' youngest son, Joseph John, then aged seven, was left in the care of Mathias. Before
leaving for America Petrus sold his farm implements for 1,284 thaler and his furniture for 1347 thaler.
He deposited the money in a bank at Mayan, a small town near Coblentz.

Before emigrating, son, Hubert, kept a diary, purchased May 3, 1847, in Cochem, Germany, and
written in German, which contained copies of letters and other bits of family information. A copy of a
letter written on December 26, 1847, translated into English and addressed to Joseph Rieder of
Eppenberg, contained the following description of the journey of the family From Eppenberg to Mount
Calvary:

On the 17th of June we left our home and went to Andernach. From there we went to Cologne on
the 18th, and on the next day we took a train at Cologne which took us to Antwerp. There we went on
board a ship which landed us at New York on August 12. We made the journey from New York to Albany
by steamboat. From Albany to Buffalo we went by canal boat [Erie Canal], a tedious trip which required
eight days. The same trip by railroad takes only two days. On the 21st we left Buffalo by steamboat, with
^Elwa^lkee as our destination, and arrived there on the 25th. In Milwaukee we had a stopover of almost
two weeks because of the many immigrants there. My oxen cost me 100 Prussian thaler, my wagon cost
71. With my family I arrived in Calumet on September 7. I bought a stove for cooking and baking. It is
equipped with all the necessary cooking utensils and cost me 23 thaler.

I bought a farm of 160 acres from the Territory for 1.20 thaler per acre. Eighty acres in woodland,
the remainder pasture and meadow land. I have built a fair sized home. 26 feet long and 18 feet wide,
with a good gable roof. My plow, without the wheels, cost me 20 thaler. I see the people here do not use
wheeled plows.

There are 125 families in our county. Each family lives on its own farm. Wheat is usually
harvested from the 12th to the 18th of each month of July. One bushel of wheat sells for 6 shillings, corn
2 1/2 and potatoes 2 1/2 shillings. If an immigrant comes here with 200 to 300 thalers, he has enough for
a good start. If he has more than that, he is well off, but one can get along with even less.

When someone from home comes here, have him bring me 16 yards of woolen goods and I will pay
him one thaler per yard. Also ask him to bring me two good workcoats. I will pay him two dollars per coat
upon delivery. If one plans to come here, he should make no definite traveling arrangements before
coming to Antwerp. Transportation is least expensive about the first of June. Take the train from Cologne
to Antwerp and be careful to take a steamboat from New York to Albany. From Albany to Buffalo it is
much better to ride the train than the canal boat. We found the canal boat much slower and more
expensive because of the charge for baggage. Be sure to take a big ship on the ocean crossing, at least a
three master.

I got all my information from Kreiser. an agent in Antwerp. Anyone coming to Calumet will be
landed at Sheboygan, I will meet him there with my wagon.

Calumet District, Wisconsin

Winnebago, North America

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Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin

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In 1847 Indians and white settlers alike occupied the land. The raw land in the prairie farm was
cleared by felling the trees and burning them together with the stumps. Life was extremely difficult for
the Miesen family in those early years while they were struggling to clear the land and increase the
productivity of the farm. To raise cash for their survival the three sons were sent from home to work on
neighboring farms.

Petrus was a mason as weU as a farmer. He assisted in the construction of the Capuchin
Monastery in Mount Calvary by hauling stone from his farm a distance of two to three miles. Although
this building burned in the 1890's, in the basement structure of the present monastery can be seen the
original stones. In addition to this contribution to his community, Petrus was a tax collector and road
master.

Nine years later the eldest and youngast sons, Mathias and Joseph Johann, sold the family farm
in Eppenberg and joined their father in Wisconsin. This journey took six weeks, and the usual
overcrowding and disease aboard took the Lives of many passengers. By this time the middle three sons
had left home and relocated in Illinois where they had learned new trades.

As Petrus entered his declining years, the last five of which were spent in a wheelchair, only
Mathias and the youngest son, Joseph John, still remained at home. Petrus wrote his other sons asking
that one of the boys return home to help out with the farm. The boys drew lots and Hubert was the
loser. He was entrusted with $100.00, a considerable sum of money at the time, and departed leaving
behind his sweetheart. Hubert never arrived in Wisconsin and despite efforts to locate him was never
heard from again. Whether he had skipped out, was robbed, or killed, could not be determined. M. J..
the middle son, married his own sweetheart and returned home to help care for his father.

When Petrus died on March 17, 1869. he was buried at the Mt. Calvary Capuchin Monastery.
His grave, located just to the right of the cemetery entrance, was marked by a black oaken cross.
Mathias and M. J. Miesen were also buried in the cemetery as well as many other of their descendants.
The farm of Petrus Miesen was inherited by the eldest son. Mathias. Mathias' son. Mathias Jr.,
purchased what remained of the farm, only nineteen acres of which had been cleared.

The children of Petrus and Ehsabetha Lambrich Meesen were:

i. Hubert^ Miesen^^. Born. 20 Aug 1822. in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Died, 23 Oct 1822, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.

ii. Mathias Miesen®. Born. 8 Oct 1823. in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Died, 24 Nov 1896. in Mt. Calvary, Fond du Lac Co.. Wl. Burial: 26 Nov 1896, in
Capuchin Monastery, Mt Calvary, Fond du Lac Co, WI. Census; 5 Jul 1860, in
Calumet, Fond*du*Lac Co., WI: p. 43. Immigration: 3 Sep 1856. in New York City.
NY. Occupation: farmer. He married Margretha Ollig^®. daughter of Mathias
Ollig and Anna Lambrich, 20 Nov 1845. in Kaisersesch. Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland.

Matthias, eldest son of Petrus Meesen, and his wife. Margreth Ollig, had been
married a little over a year when his father decided to emigrate from Eppenberg,
Germany, to America with three of his sons. Joseph John, the youngest son of
Peter, aged seven, was left with Matthias and Margreth at the family farm at
Eppenberg. Nine years later Matthias, his wife and five children, and brother.
John Joseph, emigrated to join their father in Wisconsin. They endured a perilous
and miserable sea voyage as described in a letter and recorded in the diary of his
brother, Hubert, as follows:

On the 25th of June, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, we left home and arrived in
Neuwied on the 26th at 4 o'clock in the morning. At 5 in the afternoon, we left
Neuwied by steamboat to Cologne, On the 27th. by train, we left Cologne for
Dillamund. From Dillamund on the 28th. we left at 5 in the morning and arrived in
Antwerp at 9 o'clock. We remained in Antwerp from the 28th of June to the 16th of
July. The weather was so bad that we did not start our voyage across the ocean until
July 16th at 2 in the afternoon.

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441

We traveled two days on the En^sh Channel before we could see land. On the
8th, 9th, and 10th of August, we had storms. For a few days we had fair weather, but
on the 15th a severe storm came up and lasted more than a week. The storm
increased steadily in severity. I could not tell you what we went through. Late in the
afternoon of the 26th the storm reached its height. We could neither sit up or stay in
bed. The ship was tossed around like a ball. All we could do was to lie on the floor
and pray. We prayed for an early end of the storm. The sky was covered with heavy-
black clouds. The thunderstorm was horrible from the first. All sails, except two
small ones near the front of the ship were taken down. These were torn to a thousand
pieces before they could be haxUed down. 'The ship literally was buried by the waves.
Nobody was permitted to remain on deck. Once, there was a terrible blow against one
side of the ship which moved all furniture and luggage. With everybody screaming,
the turmoil cannot be imagined. All we could do was to lie in the midst of our
scattered belongings and cry out to God Almighty. When we had despaired of seeing
the morning, the storm suddenly ceased. It was fortunate, for our ship was leaking in
several places. We could not have held out much longer.

On the 2nd of S. [September] at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, we saw land. On the
3rd of September we landed in New York. We left New York by steamboat for Albany
on the 4th of September; arriving in Albany on the 5th of September at 7 o'clock in
the morning. In the afternoon of the 5th, we left by train for Buffalo. On the 8th of
September, we took a steamship from Buffalo to Milwaukee; from Milwaukee on the
15th of September to Calumet, arriving at Friedrich Bell's in Calumet on the 2l3t.

Matthias was enumerated in the Calumet, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin,
census on July 5, 1860. His farm consisted of forty acres, only nineteen of which
had been cleared. About 1888 Matthias' son, Matthias, purchased the farm for
$1400.00, and added eighty adjacent acres. Matthias, Sr., died in 1896. after being
widowed about twenty-six years. He suffered with "asthma" (emphysema?) the last
years of his life, probably as a result of having worked in copper mines in Superior.
Wisconsin, during the Civil War. He and his wife were buried in the same plot in
the Capuchin Cemetery with his father and youngest son, John,
iii. Hubert Miesen^*^. Born. 5 Sep 1826, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

Hubert Miesen immigrated to Mt. Calvary, Fond du Lac Co., Territory of
Wisconsin, in 1847, arriving at Calumet. Wisconsin, two days after his twenty-first
birthday.

Hubert assisted his father to build their first home, clear land, and put in crops
using the oxen they had purchased on the way to Mt. Calvary.

Hubert was the first to leave the family farm going to Jacksonville, Illinois. His
brothers, M.J. and John Joseph, joined him. When their father was about sixty-one
he asked that one of the boys return home to help him. The boys were all learning
a new trade and drew lots to see who would take time off to go home. They took up
a collection and sent Hubert with $100.00. In Chicago Hubert sent a card saying he
was on his way, but he never arrived. He was never heard from again despite
advertisements in papers to locate him. Whether he died, met with foul play, or left
deliberately is unknown. The latter possibility would seem unlikely as he sent a
card announcing his departure to his father and left his sweetheart behind in
Illinois.

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Hubert kept a diary from which the story of the journey to America was
obtained. See Petrus Miesen. of whom Hubert was the third son. for these
accounts. Below is a page from his diary:

iv. Mathias Joseph "M.J." Miesen^. Born. 23 Dec 1829. in Eppenberg. Kreis Cochom,
Rhineland. Died. 5 Aug 1904. in Mt. Calvary, Fond du Lac Co.. WT. Burial: 9 Aug
1904. in Capuchin Monastery, Mt. Calvary, Fond du Lac Co.. Immigration:

12 Aug 1847. He married^® Maria Anna Kommers^®, daughter of Adolph
Kommers and Catherine Roehr, 9 Aug 1854, in Mt. Calvary, Fond du Lac Co.,

WI.

M. J., second son of Peter Miesen. emigrated from Eppenberg, Germany, with
his father in 1847. He assisted in the construction of their first home and planting
of the first crops.

His father’s farm would not support the children and their families so M. J.
joined his brother, Hubert, in Jacksonville. Illinois. His father had appealed for one
of his sons to return home. After the disappearance of his brother, Hubert. M. J.
who had a sweetheart. Anna Kommers, in Wisconsin, returned home. The couple
was married in 1854 and assisted in the care of M. J.'s father who was in a
wheelchair the last five years of his life. M. J. purchased a farm known as the
"Charles Blatz Farm." He and Anna reared a family of thirteen children. M. J.
organized and managed the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Mt.
Calvary. M. J.'s funeral was one of the largest ever held in Mt. Calvary. He and his
wife were buried in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

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443

Mathias Joseph "M. J." Miesen and Maria Anna Krommers

V. Johann Miesen^®. Born, 23 Oct 1833, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Died, 18 Nov 1833, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland Burial in St.
Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland^^.

1 vi. Johann Joseph Miesen.

vii. Joseph Johann Miesen^ Born, 1 Mar 1840. in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland^^. Died, 16 Mar 1919. in Judsonia, White Co., AR. Census: 7 Jul 1870.
in Perry, Pike Co., IL; p. 2^. Immigration: 12 Aug 1847, in New York City. NY.
Occupation: blacksmith. He married^® Harriet "Hattie" Hatfield^®, daughter of
Roderick Hatfield. 30 Oct 1871, in Perry, Pike Co.. IL.

Joe was the youngest of his father's seven sons. His mother died when he was
only a year old. When his father decided to leave Eppenberg and come to the
United States, he left Joe, then aged seven, with Joe’s eldest brother and his wile
who reared him until at the age of seventeen the family was reunited at Mount
Calvary, Wisconsin. Joe lived at home until his brother. M.J.. asked him to leave at
the conclusion of the harvest work. He was sent forth with two silver dollars and
thin, outgrown clothing. He had lived with a German speaking family and knew
very little English. He had to walk to Perry, Illinois, where his brother. John Joe.
and his new wife were living.

Joe was drafted in the Civil War and was sent with his company as a guard for
an immigrant wagon train going to Utah. There he was stationed in Salt Lake City.
Provo, and Camp Carson, now Carson City. He also served at Fort Douglas in
Colorado. Fie was discharged in Illinois and made a visit home to his father, but
soon realized there was no possibility of his staying on the farm as M. J. and his

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wife, Anna, were living there, and his father's mind had become very bad. He
returned to Perry, Illinois, and joined his brother. John, in the carriage making
business. He was located there, aged twenty-nine, in the 1870 census.

After his marriage to Harriet Hatfield in 1871. the newlyweds journeyed to
Judsonia, Arkansas, by covered wagon. There Joe took up farming on a one
hundred sixty acre homestead. He built a three room white farmhouse with a big
fireplace. Later this house was expanded to seven rooms by adding a second story
with two bedrooms, a parlor, and a big dining room. The farm had a good sized
barn, granary, and corn crib as well as a vineyard. Harriet died when only thirty-
nine, and her youngest child only three yeai^ of age. Joe reared his family of five
alone.

Joe was known for his honest and upright character, always having a kind word
for others. Joe was a devout Baptist after giving up his Roman Catholic religion,
viii. infant Miesen^®. Born in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland. Died in
Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Burial in St. Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland^^.

LX. infant Miesen.

X. infant Miesen.

Third Generation

4. Joannes^ Meesen (Antonius*^, Nicolaus Jr.®)^®. Born, 19 Jul 1756, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem,
Rheinland, Prussia. Died, 16 Oct 1829, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Christened. 20 Jul
1756. in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®"^.

Joannes married, first, Magdalena Steffes. 3 Feb 1782, in St. Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland. Born in MuUenbach.

5. Joannes married^®, second, Anna Maria® Johan (Joannes^, Nicolaus®, Nicolaus®)^®. Born, 29
May 1765, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland. Christened, 30 May 1765, in St. Laurentuis.
Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland‘S'^. Died, 29 Aug 1822, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

The children of Joannes and Anna Maria Johan were:

i. Maria Magdalena^ Meesen^®. Born, 4 May 1785, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland. Christened, 5 May 1785. in St. Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland®®.

ii. Petrus Meesen^®. Born, 19 Dec 1786, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, 20 Dec 1786, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland®®.
Died, 17 Mar 1869, in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., Wl. Burial in Mt. Calvary,
Fond du Lac Co., WI. Occupation: farmer.

iii. Maria Catharina Meesen^^. Born, 12 Jan 1788, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland. Christened. 12 Jan 1788. in St. Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland^®. Died, 8 May 1883, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. She
married^® Mattias Theisen^®, 12 Oct 1831, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland'^k

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iv. Mathias Meesen^^. Born. 6 Jul 1790, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Christened. 6 Jul 1790, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland^^
He married^s Ursula Steffes^®, 20 Nov 1811, in St. Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland.

V. Gertrudis Meesen^^. Born, 26 Sep 1792, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, 26 Sep 1792, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland^^.
Died. 18 Jan 1794, in Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Burial: 19 Jan 1794, in
Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

2 vi. Petrus Meesen.

vii. Anna Meesen^^. Born, 30 May 1799, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Died, 16 Dec 1802, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

viii. Magdalena Meesen^®. Born, 6 Dec 1801, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Died, 24 Apr 1883, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. She married^^

Johann Lambrich^®.

ix. Johann Meesen^®. Born, 13 Sep 1804, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
She married^® Luzia Schafges^®, 24 Jan 1828, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland.

X. Johann Joseph Meesen^®. Born, 1 Feb 1808, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland. Died, 8 May 1883, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. He
married^® Margaretha Justen^®.

6. Joannes^ Lamprich (Jacobus*^, Bartholomaus®)^^. Born, 9 Mar 1764, in Kalenborn, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland. Christened, 10 Mar 1764, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

7. Joannes married^® Catharina® Mertes (Joannes Stephanas^, Georgius®, Franciscus®)^'^. 6 Feb
1793, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Born. 11 May 1771, in Kalenborn. Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland. Christened, 12 May 1771, in St. Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland^®.

The children of Joannes and Catharina Mertes Lamprich were:

i. Maria^ Lamprich^®. Born, 26 Jan 1796, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Christened, 27 Jan 1796, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland‘S®.
3 ii. Elisabetha Lambrich.

iii. Hubert Lamprich. Born, 11 Feb 1803. in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

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Fourth Generation

8. Antonius"^ Meesen (Nicolaus Born, 1 Aug 1729, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem,

Rhineland. Christened, 2 Aug 1729, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland‘S®.

9. Antonius married^® Maria^ Wagener (Nicolaus®)^®, 28 Jan 1755. in St. Laurentuis. Masburg,
Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Born, 4 May 1729, in Kalenborn. Kreis Cochem. Rhineland. Christened. 5
May 1729, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®^. Died, 4 Feb 1764, in Eppenberg,
Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. He married second, Magdalena Cora Michels.

The children of Antonius and Maria Wagener Meesen were:

4

i. Joannes^ Meesen.

ii. Christina Meesen^®. Born, 6 Jun 1759. in Eppenberg. Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Christened, 6 Jun 1759. in St. Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland^®.

iii. Nicolaus Meesen^®. Born. 4 Jun 1762. in Eppenberg. Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Christened, 5 Jun 1762. in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.

iv. Elisabetha Meesen^®. Born. 4 Jan 1764. in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, 4 Jan 1764. in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland®^.

Antonius and Magdalena Michels Meesen had a son:

V. Mathias Meesen. Born, Nov 1766. in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened. 3 Nov 1766. in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland®^.

10. Joannes^ Johan (Nicolaus®, Nicolaus®)**®. Born, circa 1725. in Kalenborn. Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland®"*.

11. Joannes married*® Maria Magdalena^ Schmidt (Antonius®)"*®, 4 Feb 1748/9, in St. Laurentuis,
Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Born, 18 Dec 1727, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Christened, 21 Dec 1727, in St. Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®®.

The children of Joannes and Maria Magdalena Schmidt Johan were:

i. Nicolaus® Johan^®. Born, 16 Jun 1750. in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Died, 2 May 1763, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland. Christened. 17 Jun
1750, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland®®. Burial in St.
Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

ii. Catharina Johan^®. Born, 31 Oct 1753. in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rheinland,
Prussia. Died, 3 Feb 1759, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland. Christened,
1753. in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland®®. Burial in St.
Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

iii. Petrus Johan'*®. Born, 29 Oct 1758, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Died, 22 Jun 1765, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Christened, 29 Oct
1758. in St. Laurentuis. Masburg. Kreis Cochem. Rhineland®^. Burial in St.
Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.

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447

5

iv. Catharina Johan‘S®. Born. 21 Nov 1762, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Died, Jun 1764, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Christened. 21 Nov
1762, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland®®. Burial in St.
Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

V. Anna Maria Johan.

vi. Mathias Johan^®. Born, 15 Nov 1769, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Christened, 16 Nov 1769. in St. Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland®®.
He married^® Maria Catharina Schmit^®, 8 Mar 1791. in St. Laurentuis,
Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

12. Jacobus^ Lamprich (Bartholomaus®)^®. Born, 28 Sep 1737. in Kalenborn, Kreis Co(;hem.
Rhineland. Christened, 29 Sep 1737, in St. Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®^.

13. Jacobus married Margaretha^ Jacobs (Petrus®, Nicolaus®)*^®. Born, 21 May 1738, in
Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Christened, 22 May 1738, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhmeland®^.

The children of Jacobus and Margaretha Jacobs Lamprich were:

6

i. Catharina® Lamprich*^®. Born. 23 Aug 1760, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland. Christened, 23 Aug 1760, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland.

ii. Joannes Lamprich.

iii. Engelbertus Lamprich*^®. Born. 25 Mar 1767, in Kalenborn. Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland. Christened. Mar 1767. in St. Laurentuis. Masburg. Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland. Died, 26 Apr 1767, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

iv. Engelbertus Lamprich"^®. Born, 10 May 1768, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland. Christened, 11 May 1768, in St. Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland.

V. Petrus Lamprich®®. Born, 29 Oct 1771, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Christened, 29 Oct 1771, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Died, 24 Jan 1776. in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland,
vi. Mathias Lamprich*^®. Born. 13 May 1775, in Kalenborn. Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland. Christened, 13 May 1775, in St. Laurentuis. Masburg. Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland.

14. Joannes Stephanas'^ Mertes (Georgius®. Franciscus®)*^®. Born. 10 May 1736, in Kalenborn.
Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Christened. 13 May 1736, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg. Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland®®.

15. Joannes married®^ Gertrudis^ Schmitz (Oswaldus®)®®, 10 May 1758. in Retterath, Rheinland,
Germany. Born, 14 Sep 1734, in Lierstall, Rhineland. Christened, 15 Sep 1734. in Retterath.
Rhineland.

The children of Joannes Stephanas and Gertrudis Schmitz Mertes were:

i. Jacobus® Mertes^®. Born, 31 May 1759, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Christened, 31 May 1759, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®®.

ii. Petrus Mertes®®. Born, 11 Aug 1760. in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened. 12 Aug 1760. in St. Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®^.

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iii. Barbara Mertes'^®. Born, 27 Apr 1762. in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Christened, 27 Apr 1762, in St. Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland®®.
She married^® Mathias Lang^®, 1789, in St. Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland.

iv. Gertrudis Mertes*^®. Born, 12 Jan 1764, in Kalenborn. Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Christened, 12 Jan 1764, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland®®.
She married^® Nicolaus Merles'^®, 31 Jan 1786. in St. Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland.

V. Maria Mertes**®. Born. 6 Jun 1765, in Kalenborn. Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Christened, 6 Jun 1765, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland^®.
She married^® Mathias Schuler‘S®. 6 Feb 1793. in St. Laurentuis. Masburg. Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland.

vi. Elisabetha Mertes^®. Born, 11 Apr 1767, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Christened, 12 Apr 1767. in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland''^.
She married^® Mathias Schuler^®, 6 Feb 1793, in St. Laurentuis. Masburg. Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland.

vii. Anna Gertrudis Mertes*^®. Born, 8 Apr 1769. in Kalenborn. Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland. Christened, 9 Apr 1769, in St. Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland^®. She married^® Mathias Schuler**®, 24 May 1791, in St. Laurentuis,
Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

viii. Catharina Mertes.

ix. Petrus Mertes**®. Born, 21 Apr 1773, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland,
Christened, 21 Apr 1773, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland'^^.
X. Jacobus Mertes**®. Born, 21 Dec 1774. in Kalenborn. Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Christened, 22 Dec 1774. in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland'^®.

xi. Nicolaus Mertes^®. Born. 21 Mar 1777, in Kalenborn. Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Christened, 21 Mar 1777, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland^**,
Died, 22 Feb 1780, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

xii. Anna Maria Mertes**®. Born, 5 Sep 1778, in Kalenborn. Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Christened, 5 Sep 1778, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland^®,
Died. 11 Sep 1778. in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Christened. 5 Sep
1778, in St. Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland^®.

xiii. Margaretha Mertes**®. Born. 4 Oct 1779, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.
Christened, 4 Oct 1779, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland'^®.
Died, 8 Mar 1780. in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

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449

Fifth Generation

16. Nicolaus® Meesen, son of Nicolaus or Petrus Meesen. Died, 30 Mar 1764, in Eppenberg,
Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

17. Catharina® Jaax (Joannis®)^®, 6 May 1727, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland. Born in Lierstall, Rhineland. Died, 22 Feb 1763, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
She married^®, first, Joannis Schmidt^®. She married^®, second, Nicolaus Meesen, Jr. (16).

The children of Nicolaus and Catharina Jaax Meesen Jr. were:

8

i. Gertrudis^ Meesen*^®. Born, 30 Dec 1727, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem.

Rhineland. Christened, 31 Dec 1727, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland'^'^.

ii. Antonius Meesen.

iii. Maria Catharina Meesen"^®. Born, 30 Jul 1731, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland. Christened, 30 Jul 1731, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland"^®.

iv. Margaretha Meesen'^®. Born, 7 Sep 1732, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem,

Rhineland. Christened, 8 Sep 1732, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland"^®. She married^® Petrus Thiesen®®, 5 Feb 1754.

V. Nicolaus Meesen**®. Born, 12 Mar 1735/6, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem,

Rhineland. Christened, 13 Mar 1735/6, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland®®. Died, 22 Mar 1735/6, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

vi. Nicolaus Meesen^®. Born, 21 Feb 1736/7, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem,

Rhineland. Christened, 23 Feb 1736/7, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland®*. He married^® Magdalena Welling^®, 1 Mar 1761, in St. Laurentuis,
Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

vii. Maria Magdalena Meesen**®. Born, 11 Dec 1738, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland. Christened, 14 Dec 1738, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland®^. She married®® Stephanas Jacobs**®, 1 Mar 1761, in St. Laurentuis,
Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

viti. Christina Meesen^®. Born, 1 Jun 1741, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, 4 Jun 1741, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®®.
She married®® Christian Giles®®, 20 Feb 1759, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland.

18. Nicolaus® Wagener®®. Died, 24 Mar 1739/0, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

19. Nicolaus Wagener married®® Elisabetha, surname unknown, 15 Feb 1717/8, in St. Laurentuis,
Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Died, 29 Apr 1760, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

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The children of Nicolaus and Elisabetha Wagener were:

9

i. Gertrudis^ Wagener^®. Born, 15 Nov 1718, in Kalenborn. Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland. Christened, 16 Nov 1718, in St. Laurentuis. Masburg, Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland®^. Died, 11 Aug 1745, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem. Rhineland.

ii. Joannes Wagener**®. Born, 30 Oct 1721, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, 1 Nov 1721, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®®.
He married^® Anna Maria Mertes^®, daughter of Franciscus "Frantz" and
Margaretha Mertes, 28 Jan 1755, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland.

iii. Maria Wagener.

20. Nicolaus® Johan (Nicolaus®)**®.

21. Nicolaus Johan married Margaretha® Lang (Jacobus®)^®.

The children of Nicolaus and Margaretha Lang Johan were:

10

Joannes^ Johan.

Gertrudis Johan^®. Born, 28 Nov 1727, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland,
Prussia. Christened, 30 Nov 1727, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland®®.

Nicolaus Johan**®. Born, 26 Sep 1729, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, 27 Sep 1729, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®^.
Petrus Johan^®. Born, 13 Jan 1731/2, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, 14 Jan 1731/2, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland®®. Died, 3 Jun 1760, in Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. He
married^® Maria Schmidt**®, 31 Jan 1758, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland.

Catharina Johan^®. Born, 10 Mar 1733/4, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland. Christened, 11 Mar 1733/4, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland®®. She married^® Mathias Michels**®.

22. Antonius® Schmidt**®. Born in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Died, 22 Jul 1763, in
Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Burial in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

23. Antonius married^® Catharina® Ried (Joannes "Nicolaus"®)**®, 19 Feb 1725/6, in St. Laurentuis,
Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Born in Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®*. Died, 22 Jul 1763,
in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Burial in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

The children of Antonius and Catharina Ried Schmidt were:

11 i. Maria Magdalena** Schmidt.

ii. Maria Schmidt^®. Born, 2 Mar 1731/2, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, 3 Mar 1731/2, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland®®. Died, 8 Jun 1733, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Burial in
St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

iii. Maria Schmidt^®. Born, 6 Aug 1734, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, 8 Aug 1734, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®®.
She married*® Petrus Johan**®, 31 Jan 1758, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland.

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451

24. Bartholomaus® Lamberich*^®. Born in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Died, 12 Aug
1749, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Burial in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland.

25. Barthoiomaus married^^ Catharina® Mertes^®, 25 Jan 1717/8, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg,
Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Born in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Died, 2 Oct 1782, in
Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Burial in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

The children of Barthoiomaus and Catharina Mertes Lamberich were:

12

Joannes‘S Lambrigs*^®. Born, 21 Dec 1718, in Kalenborn. Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland. Christened, Dec 1718, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland®^. He married^^ Catharina Gross‘d®, 30 Nov 1748, in St. Laurentuis,
Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

Franciscus Lampricht**®. Born, 8 Oct 1720, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem,

Rhineland. Christened, 10 Oct 1720, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland®^. Died, 6 Mar 1723/4, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Burial
in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

Margaretha Lamprich*^®. Born, 30 Mar 1723, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland. Christened, 1 Apr 1723, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland®*^.

Petrus Lamprich'*®. Born, 20 Mar 1724/5, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem,

Rhineland. Christened, 22 Mar 1724/5, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland^®.

Mathias Lamprich^®. Born, 31 Jan 1726/7, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem.

Rhineland. Christened, 2 Feb 1726/7, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland®®. Died, 15 Feb 1775, in Eppenberg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. He
married^® Catharina Theisen'^®, 5 Feb 1754, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland.

Philippus Lamprich*^®. Born, 2 Feb 1728/9, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem,

Rhineland. Christened, 4 Feb 1728/9, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland®*^. Died, 6 Feb 1728/9, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Burial
in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

Engelbertus Lamprich^®. Born, 31 Mar 1730, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland. Christened, 2 Apr 1730, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland®®.

Joannes Lamprich^®. Born, 23 Oct 1732, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, 24 Oct 1732, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland®®. Died, 14 Aug 1733, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Burial
in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

Anna Lamprich^®. Born, 7 Mar 1734/5, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, 8 Mar 1734/5, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland^®®. She married^® Petrus Bleeser*^®, 31 May 1758, in St. Laurentuis,
Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

Jacobus Lamprich.

Catharina Lamprich^®. Born, 21 Feb 1739/0, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland. Christened, 22 Feb 1739/0, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland^®^

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26. Petrus® Jacobs (Nicolaus®)*^®. Born in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland^®^. Died, 31 Jan
1757, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

27. Petrus JacdDs married^® Catharina® Lang (Jacobus®)'^®, 11 Feb 1726/7. in St. Laurentuis.
Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Born in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®^. Died. 3 Mar 1772.
in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland

The children of Petrus and Catharina Lang Jacobs were:

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i. Petrus'^ Jacobs^®. Born, 21 Feb 1727/8, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, Feb 1727/8, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland^®®. Died, 1728, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

ii. Gertrudis Jacobs'*®. Born, 29 Dec 1729, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

Christened, 30 Dec 1729, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,

Rhineland^®**. She married^® Nicolaus Schuler^®, son of Joannes Schuler, 27 Jan
1748/9, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

iii. Margaretha Jacobs'*®. Born, 20 Aug 1732, in Kalenborn. Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland. Christened, 20 Aug 1732, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg. Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland*^®. Died, 2 Aug 1733, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

iv. Joanna Jacobs’*®. Born, 10 Jun 1734, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

Christened, 11 Jun 1734, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem.

Rhineland*^. He married Margaretha Mertes, 2 May 1758, in Masburg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland

V. Stephanus Jacobs'*®. Born, 24 Feb 1735/6, in Kalenborn. Kreis Cochem,

Rhineland Christened, 26 Feb 1735/6, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland*®"^. He married^^ Maria Magdalena Meesen'*®, 1 Mar 1761, in St.
Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland

vi. Margaretha Jacobs.

vii. Joannetta Jacobs'*®. Born, 17 May 1741, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

Christened, 21 May 1741, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem.

Rhineland^®®. She married Nicolaus Lamprich, 31 May 1758, in Masburg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland.

viii. Maria Catharina Jacobs'*®. Born, 15 Apr 1743, in Kalenborn. Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland. Christened, 16 Apr 1743, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland*^®. Died, 8 Apr 1744, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

ix. Clara Jacobs^®. Born, 7 May 1745, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, May 1745, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland**®.
She married Nicolaus Michels, 8 May 1767, in Masburg, Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland.

Petrus Jacobs married*®, second, Maria, surname unknown'*®. Died, 18 Aug 1726, in
Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Burial in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

The children of Petrus and Maria Jacobs were:

X. Nicolaus Jacobs'*®. Born, 5 Nov 1720, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, 5 Nov 1720, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland***.

xi. Nicolaus Jacobs'*®. Born, 11 Nov 1721, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, 11 Nov 1721, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland**^.

xii. Maria Jacobs'*®. Born, 1 Aug 1724, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, Aug 1724, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland**®.
Died, 8 Aug 1724, in Kalenborn. Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Burial in St.
Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

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453

28. Eva® Jacobs (Nicolaus®)^®. Died, 3 Jun 1782, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

29. Eva married Georgius® Mertes (Franciscus®)^®, Feb 1723/4, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland. Born in Bermel, Rhineland®'^. Died, 14 Jan 1772.

The children of Georgius and Eva Jacobs Mertes were:

14

i. Maria*^ Mertes^®. Born, 12 Feb 1726/7, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, 12 Feb 1726/7, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland^^^.

ii. Stephanas Mertes^®. Born, 8 Sep 1729, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, 9 Sep 1729, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland^^®.
Died, 22 Aug 1733, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

iii. Joannes Stephanas Mertes.

iv. Clara Mertes*^®. Born, 12 Jun 1739, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.
Christened, 12 Jun 1739, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem,
Rhineland^^®. Died, 12 Apr 1742, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

30. Oswaidus® Schmitz®®. Died, 8 Aug 1762, in Durbach, Lierstall, Rhineland.

31. Oswaidus married®^, first, Maria Margaretha, surname unknown.

The children of Oswaidus and Maria Margaretha Schmitz were:

15 i. Gertrudis^ Schmitz.

ii. Jacobus Schmitz®®. Born, 14 Sep 1734, in LierstaU, Rhineland. He married®^
Maria Laux®®, 24 Oct 1758, in Lierstall, Rhineland.

Oswaidus married, second, an unknown woman. They had a son:

iu. Nicolaus Schmitz®®. Born, 10 May 1738, in LierstaU, Rhineland.

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Sixth Generation

32. Joannis® Jaax29. Resided, 1727, in Lierstall, Rhineiand^^'^. Joannis had a daughter:
17 i. Catharina® Jaax.

33. Nicolaus® Johan^®. Nicolaus had a son:
20 i. Nicolaus® Johan.

34. Jacobus® Lang^®. Died, 31 Jan 1750/1, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Burial in St.
Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

35. Jacd:)us married^® Gertrudis, wife, Jacobus® Lang^®. Died, 4 Dec 1752, in Kalenborn, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland

The children of Jacobus and Gertrudis Lang were:

21

22

i. Catharina® Lang.

ii. Margaretha Lang.

iii. Nicolaus Lang^®. Born in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

iv. Maria Lang^®. Born in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®^. Died, 25 Apr 1741.
in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. She married^® Petrus Theisen*^®, son of
Jacobus Theisen, 3 Feb 1727/8, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem.
Rhineland.

V. Joannes Lang^®. Born in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®^. Died, 21 Aug
1763, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Burial in St. Laurentuis, Masburg.
Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. He married^® Lucia Clasen*^®, daughter of Stephan
Clasen, 22 Feb 1739/0, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland,
vi. Stephanus Lang^®. Born in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®^. He married^®,
first, Maria Magdalena Theisen*^®, daughter of Antonius Theisen, 27 Jan 1749/0.
in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. He married^®, second.
Georgii Hermes^®.

36. Joannes "Nicolaus"® Ried^®. Died, 13 May 1745, in Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

37. Joannes married^® Lucia, wife, Jo "Nicolaus"® Ried"^®. Died, 30 Jan 1721/2, in Masburg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland.

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455

The children of Joannes Nicolaus and Lucia Ried were:

24

i. Maria Magdalena® Ried^®. Born in Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®*^. Died. 9
Jul 1759, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Burial in St. Laurentuis.
Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. She married^® Stephanus Jacobs‘S®, 25 Feb
1742/3, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

ii. Catharina Ried.

iii. Maria Margareth Ried*^®. Born in Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®*^. Died, 6
Feb 1763, in Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Burial in St. Laurentuis.
Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. She married^® Adamus Schaffges'^®, son of
Joannes Schaffges, 11 Feb 1720/1, in Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

iv. Maria Ried*^®. Born in Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®^. Died, 21 Jun 1781,
in Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. Burial in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland. She married^® Bartholomaus Michels*^®, son of Mathias
Michels, 28 Jan 1737/8, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

38. Nicolaus® Jacobs^®. Died, 3 Jan 1735/6, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

39. Nicolaus married^® Gertrudis, surname unknown.

The children of Nicolaus and Gertrudis Jacobs were:

27

28

i. Petrus® Jacobs.

ii. Eva Jacobs.

iiL. Maria Jacobs‘S®. Born in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®"^. Died. 19 Jan
1768, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland, Prussia. She married^® Nicolaus
Arens'^®, son of Petri A.rens, 23 Jan 1730/1, in St. Laurentuis, ^4asburg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland.

iv. Stephanus Jacobs‘S®. Born in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland®*^. He
married^®, first, Maria M., surname unknown*^®, 9 Jan 1736/7, in St. Laurentuis.
Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland. He married^®, second, Maria Magdalena
Ried*^®, 25 Feb 1742/3, in Kalenborn, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

40. Franciscus® Mertes^®. Died, 8 Mar 1723/4, in Bermel, Rhineland.

Franciscus Mertes had the following children.

i. Catharina® Mertes*^®. Born in Bermel, Rhineland®'^. Died, 16 May 1767. She
married^® Mathias Steffes'^®, 27 Nov 1719, in St. Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis
Cochem, Rhineland.

ii. Joannes Mertes^®. Born in Bermel, Rhineland®*^. Died, 4 Nov 1771. He married^®
Elisabetha Clausen^®, daughter of Petri Classen, 11 Feb 1720/1, in St.
Laurentuis, Masburg, Kreis Cochem, Rhineland.

29 iii. Georgius Mertes.

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CHAPTER XIX

Notes and References

^ St. Laureniuis Catholu: Church Records. Masburg, Germany, LDS585913, in custody of Family
History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT: Thomas J. Boles,
Miesen Family Record, June 1, 1974; Lloyd Everett Miesen, As I Remember It. privately
published, January, 1960.

^ Burial in Forest Grove Cemetery.

^ Intentionally omitted.

Naturalized October 23, 1865.

® Boles.

® Boles.

Marriage Certificate #3650 issued by Morgan County, Illinois; 1 1:00 a.m..

® Tombstone inscription; birth date does not conform with age at death.

® Tombstone information; age at death, 48 years.

Aged 40.

1860 and 1870 Census aged 3 and 13 respectively.

12 Aged 22.

1^ Masburg; Boles.

I'l 1860 and 1870 Census records gave her age as 1 and 11 respectively.

1® Aged 20.

1® Boles.

1*^ 1870 and 1880 Census aged 6 and 16, respectively.

1^ Lewis County, WA Death Certificate #207.

1^ Barton County, MO Marriage Book D, p. 210; Elder Gnibbs, officiating.

20 Lewis County, WA Superior Court, file #7665.

21 1870 and 1880 Census aged 2 and 12 respectively.

22 1870 Census, 2 months of age; 1880 census, aged 10.

23 ED3#113.

2“! June 17, 1880 Census, aged 8.

23 1880 Census, aged 5.

2® June 17, 1880 Census, aged 1.

2'^ Masburg; Boles; Miesen; J. Bryan Grimes, Abstract of North Carolina Wills, Gen. Pub. Co.,
Baltimore, MD: 1975, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA.

23 Sponsors: Petrus (Danbex) and Anna Catharina Johann, both of Eppenberg.

20 Masburg.

^ Ibid.; Miesen; Boles.

31 Buried in the Capuchin Monastery Cemetery.

22 Buried beside mother.

23 Birth record gave his name as Johann Joseph but known as Joseph John.

24 Aged 29 in contradiction to birth year of 1840; with brother, John Joe.

23 Miesen.

33 Birthdate obtained from her marriage certificate. Not recorded at Masburg.

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457

Sponsors: uncle, Joannes Wagener, and aunt, Maria Magdalena Meesen.

^ Sponsors: uncle, Mathias Johann, and Maria Magdalena Miesen.

Sponsors: Petrus Lambrich and (Tina) Michels.

Sponsors: Catharina Michels and Petrus Michels of Eppenberg.

Marriage questionable as the bride would be 43 years old.

Sponsors: Mathias Johann and Magdalena Miesen.

Sponsors: Mathias Johann and Gertrudis Theisen, both of Eppenberg.

Sponsors: Hermanes (Jaax) and Maria Theison.

Masburg-, Boles.

Sponsors: Engelbertus Lamprich and Maria Schuler.

Boles; Masburg.

Sponsors: Petrus Arenz and Anna Gertrudis Hermes.

Sponsors: Antonius Schene? and Gertrudis, wife of Franciscus Theisen.

Sponsors: Petrus Theisen and Christina, wife of ?.

Sponsors: Joannes Johan of Eppenberg and Elisabetha Lamprich.

52 Sponsors: Mathias Michels of Callenborn and Elisabeth Miesen, Eppenberg.

55 Sponsors: Bartholomaus Lamprich and Maria Wagener of Calenborn.

5'! Parent named in marriage record.

55 Sponsors: Nicholaus Johan, Jr. of Calenborn, and Aunt Maria Schmidt.

5® Sponsors: Petrus Michaels of Ober Elf and Catharina Johan.

5"^ Sponsors: Petrus Johan and Gertrudis Steffes.

55 Sponsors: Antonius Miesen and Catharina Johan.

59 Sponsors: Mathias Michels and Maria Michels.

59 Sponsors: Joannes Theisen, Jr., and Maria Magdalena, dau. of Nic. Lindtz?.

51 Sponsors: Jacobus OUig of Calenborn and Maria Mertes of Calenborn.

52 Sponsors: aunt, Margaretha Lang, and her spouse, Nicolaus J.

55 Sponsors: uncle, Johannes Stephano Jacobs, and aunt, Maria Jacobs.

5^ Church Records ofRetterath, Germany, LDS558189, in custody of Family History Library, Salt
Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT; Boles.

55 Sponsors: Jacobus Schmitz and Georgius Mertes of Calenborn.

55 Boles.

5'^ Sponsors: Petrus Arenz of Calenborn and Gertrudis Peters.

55 Sponsors: Nicolas Schuler and Barbara Muller, (parents & sponsors ?).

59 Sponsors: Georgius Mertes and Gertrudis Peters of Liersthal.

^^9 Sponsors: Johannes Gross and Maria, wife of Jacob Schmitz.

”^1 Sponsors: Georg Hermes and Elisabeth Hermes of Callenborn.

'^2 Sponsors: Petrus Hermes of Callenborn and Catharina Arenz of Eppenberg.

“^5 Sponsors: Jacobus Schmitz of Liersthal, and Catharina Michels, Ober Alz.

Sponsors: Nicolaus Michels and Maria Arenz, both of Calenborn.

“^5 Sponsors: Mathias Arentz and Anna Maria Langen of Callenborn.

'^5 Sponsors: Mathias Schuler and Margaretha Gross, both of Callenborn.

Sponsors: Petrus Meesen, son of Claus ? Meesen, and Gertrude Jaax.

^^5 Sponsors: (Chrysantus?) Meesen and Maria Catharina Jaax.

'^9 Sponsors: Stephanus Jaax and Margaretha Jaax.

59 Sponsor: Nicolaus Johansen.

51 Sponsors: Nicolaus Schmidt and Gertrudis Schmidt.

52 Sponsors: Petrus Schmidt and Maria Magdalena Schmidt.

55 Sponsors: Joannes Thiesen and Christina (Meelenberg?).

54 Sponsor: Gertrudis Thais of Eppenberg.

55 Sponsor: Gertrudis wife of Johans.

55 Sponsors: Petrus Jacchs and Gertrudis, wife of Petrii Wagener.

5^^ Sponsors: uncle, Nicolaus Lang, and Eva Wagener.

55 Sponsors: Petrus Schaffges and Eva, wife of ?.

59 Sponsors: Georg Mertes and Aunt Catharina Lang, wife of Petrus Jacobs.

458 CHAPTER XIX

^ Sponsors: aunt, Maria Ried, and her husband, Adam Schaffges.

Parent named in marriage record of Catharina Ried and Antonius Schmidt.
Sponsors: Joanna Schneider and Mathias Schuler of Calenborn.

Sponsor: Frantz Mertes and wife Maria of Calenborn.

^ Sponsors: Matthias Michels and Margaretha Mertes of Masburg.

Sponsors: Petrus Schaffges and Elizabetha.

Sponsors: Mathias Arendtz and his daughter, Margaretha.

Sponsors: Philippus Rieden and his wife, Margaretha.

Spoonsors: Engelbertz Arens of Bermel and Catharina Lamprich, Kalenborn.
Sponsors: Joseph Lamprich and Elisabeth Lamprich of Calenborn.

Sponsors: Nicolaus Johan of Calenborn and Anna Mertes of Masburg.

Sponsors: Stephanus Jacobs and Catharina, wife of Petrus Jacobs of Kal.

102 Parents based on children's name sequence and baptismal sponsors.

Sponsors: mother's brother-in-law, Petrus Theisen and sister, Margaretha Lang.
Sponsors: mother's brother, Nicolaus Lang & grandmother, Gertrudis.

Sponsors: Stephanus Lang, wife's brother, and Margaretha Schue.

Sponsors: mother's brother and his spouse, Joannes Lang & Lucia Klasen.
Sponsors: mother’s brother, Stephanus Lang, and his wife, Georgi Hermes.
Sponsors: Franciscus Theisen and Jeanetta ?.

Sponsors: Antonius Theisen & Maria Arens, father's sister.

Sponsors: Petrus Wagener of Eppenburg and Clara Hammes of Calenborn.
Sponsor: Nicolaus Jacob and Magdalena, wife of Petri Johannes, Calenbor.
Sponsors: Nicolaus Jacobs of Calenborn and Catharina Muller.

Sponsors: father's brother-in-law, Georgius Mertes & Maria Meesen.

Sponsors: aunt, Maria Jacobs, and Petrus Schaffges of Calenborn.

Sponsors: uncle, Stephanus Jacobs, and Ehsabetha, wife of Joannes Merte.
Sponsors: Joannes Nicolaus Steffhes of Masburg and Clara Jacobs of Calen.
Marriage record of daughter, Catharina, to Nicolaus Meesen, Junior.

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ChapterXX

THE MORGAN FAMILY

This chapter will trace all descendants of Wilham (Stewart) Morgan^^ except those of his
daughters, Elizabeth Morgan who married Isaac T. Canterbury, and Emily L. Morgan who married
Carlisle Harrison Canterbury. These daughters and their descendants are included in their separate
chapters with their husbands.

The grandparents of WiUiam Morgan were Thomas and Johannah Morgan. The birthplace of
Thomas Morgan is unknown; however, he grew up without formal schooling being unable to write his
name. He may have been the Thomas Morgan who appeared on James Pickett's list of tithables in
Orange County, Virginia, in 1739. On this same list were Robert Morgan and Thomas and Wilham
Jackson. Thomas Morgan and his son, were associated with the Jackson family throughout their
residence in Virginia.

In order to follow the land records in Virginia it must be understood that Frederick County was
formed in 1743 from Orange County, and in turn Hampshire County was formed in 1754 from
Frederick. From Hampshire County, Berkeley County was formed in 1772. Hampshire and Berkeley
Counties are now in West Virginia.

As recorded in Orange County, Virginia Deed Book 6, pages 324-325, on September 29, 1741, a
Thomas Morgan mortgaged his "crop of corn and tobacco and one cow and one heifer markt with a crop
and a sht in the right ear, the left with a single crop, and three sows and piggs, and three barrows*^
and one gun and four sides of leather and one calf skin, one small pott and one tubb and one piggin’^
and one table" to Isaac Smith for 3800 pounds of tobacco to be paid before 13 October next.

Whether or not this was the Thomas Morgan who was grandfather of William Morgan and
father of John cannot be ascertained, as more than one Thomas Morgan resided in Orange County;
however, it is certain that on January 3, 1763, WOliam's grandfather, Thomas Morgan, received a
warrant for 191 acres on Sleepy Creek on the north side of Warm Spring Road adjacent to "his own
land" and that of Robert Rose. The survey for this property was made on April 26, 1763, by Robert
Rose, the chain carriers being William and Thomas Jackson, and the markers, Thomas Morgan and his
son. A patent was issued by Lord Fairfax on August 28, 1766, for these 191 acres^^. On August 3,
1766, just twenty-five days previously, William Jackson, whose wife was Elizabeth, also had been
granted 145 acres on Sleepy Creek.

As was indicated in the above mentioned warrant, ^sued on January 3, 1763, Thomas Morgan
was already the owner of land on Sleepy Creek. The earlier tract contained 187 acres, 116 of which
were granted to John Grier in 1769. The remaining 71 acres were sold in 1781 by Thomas' son, John, to
WiUiam Neil. This William Neil (Jr.) was the son of William Neil and grandson of John Neil.

Family tradition is that William Morgan's middle name was Stuart. No deed or other record has been found to
confirm this. James Stuart, who witnessed a deed of John Morgan in Hampshire County, County, Virginia, in 1785 is
the only known Stuart/Stewart associated with the family.

1^ Male hogs.
i^..A wooden pail.

1^ Northern Neck Land GrantBookN, page 191.

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CHAPTER XrX

The Neils were a Quaker family as were many of the earliest settlers in Orange County. John
and Lewis Neil had arrived in Orange County prior to November 4. 1735. John Neil's son. William,
owned, in addition to the four hundred acre tract with a mill bequeathed to him by his father in 1750.
232 acres Ox' the south side of the Great Cacapon River in Hampshire County, Virginia, which were
patented to him on September 29, 1766^®. William Neil's will was written December 10. 1778, and
proved, March 2, 1779, in Frederick County naming four sons: Samuel, Lewis, William, and Thomas.
William Neil bequeathed to his minor son, William, a 350 acre tract of land on Sleepy Creek in Berkeley
County.

Thomas Morgan witnessed a deed on January 6, 1779, of John Larew to William Jackson for
137 acres on the Cacapon River. Between that date and April of the same year, Thomas Morgan's death
occurred His widow, Johannah, and his son, John, requested that a deed be issued in John's name for
Thomas' 191 acre tract. The fact that John was the heir of Thomas Morgan was attested to two years
later on February 9, 1781, by William Jackson and John Constant, father-in-law of John Morgan.

Children believed to be those of Thomas and Johannah Morgan were:

1. William Morgan. Born, circa 1740. Died, 1800 in Fleming Co., KY. He married

Elizabeth (Hudnall), 26 Jan 1760. Their children were:

i. Evan Morgan. Born. 23 Apr 1777; married Jane McCall: resided in Rush Co..
IN.

ii. Margaret Morgan. She married Mr. Clinkenbeard

iii. Elizabeth Morgan. Born, circa 1788. She married Isaac McIntyre, 19 Jan 1808,
in Fleming Co. , KY

iv. Charles Morgan. Born, 5 Sep 1781. Died, 25 Jan 1866, in Mechanicsburg,
Sangamon Co., IL He married Elizabeth Constant, in 1807.

V. Daniel Morgan. Born, 10 Mar 1785. Died, 6 Sep 1866. in Mechanicsburg,
Sangamon Co., IL. He married Mary S. Woods, 24 Oct 1810.

2. Thomas Morgan. Born, circa 1745. Died, circa 1824. He married Ann "Nancy",

surname unknown. Their children were:

i. Thomas Morgan, Jr.

ii. Other children unknown

3. John Morgan. Born, 1747. He married Martha Constant, daughter of John Constant.

See the Constant chapter for further information on Martha's ancestry. The children of

John and Martha Constant Morgan were:

i. Evan Morgan. Born, 4 Mar 1769. Died, 21 Nov 1841, Iowa. He married Nancy
Popenoe, 24 Mar 1792.

ii. Sarah Morgan. Born, 28 Jul 1771. She married Harry Martin, 3 Sep 1789.

iii. Thomas Morgan. Born, circa 1773. He married Mrs. Elizabeth Bell Butler.

iv. John Morgan. Born, circa 1776. Died 15 Sep 1809. He married Sarah Hanley, 1
Mar 1796.

V. Isaac Morgan. Born, 8 Oct 1778. Died, 15 Sep 1809. He married first, Peggy
Carman, 14 Oct 1802. He married second, Mrs. Frances Gaines Ellis, 14 Sep
1843.

vi. Martha "Patsy" Morgan. Born, circa 1782. She married William King, 17 Jan
1803.

vi. William Morgan. Born, circa 1784. Died, 1866. He married Sarah Vance, 29 Jan
1805. This family is treated in this chapter.

Northern Neck Land Grant Book N, page 244.

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461

VL Ralph Morgan, Born, 25 Feb 1789. Died, 14 Feb 1869, Watson, Atchison Co.,
MO. He married Ann "Nancy" Sturgis, 15 Apr 1819.

vii. Ruth Morgan. Born, 4 Aug 1790. She married first, John Boyer. 15 Mar 1806.
She married second., William Lamme, 12 Jan 1809. See the Elliott Chapter for
descendants of William and Hester Elliott Lamme, Jr.

viii. Jonathan Morgan. Born, circa 1792. Died, 17 Mar 1858, Trent, Lane Co., OR. He
married Lydia Bingaman, 19 Mar 1812.

4 Jonathan Morgan. He married Mary, surname unknown.

John Morgan, son of Thomas and Johannah Morgan, was probably born in 1747 as on January
8, 1800, he deposed before the Fleming County, Kentucky Court of Quarter Sessions that he was aged
fifty-two. On the Great Cacaphon River, in present Morgan County, West Virginia, John Morgan,
William Jackson, and John Constant were neighbors. John Constant is known to have lived at that
location as early as 1748. John Morgan married Martha Constant about 1768, their first known child,
Evan, having been born March 6, 1769. On November 21, 1771, John Morgan received a warrant for
308 acres on Wiggen's and Bennet's Runs at the foot of Sidling HiU. The survey was made on June 19,
1772, by Richard Rigg with the aid of chain carriers, Wiiham Jackson and John Constant.

Two years later John Constant sold William Jackson sixty acres on the Great Cacapeon. In
January of 1779, Wiiham Jackson purchased 137 additional acres from John Larew with Thomas
Morgan and John Constant acting as witnesses. The names of John Morgan and his father-in law.
John Constant, were again linked when John Constant sold 200 acres to Jacob Constant on August 10,
1782, John Morgan and John Swaim acting as witnesses. On i^ril 3, 1785, John Morgan was security
for the settlement of the estate of Jacob Locks, and John Constant was a witness.

The 232 acre tract on the south bank of the Great Cacapehon Creek, patented on September 29,
1766, to Wiiham Neil, was conveyed to John Morgan on February 9, 1781, by the heirs of William Ned,
Sr. At that time "Joanna Morgan, Widow of Thomas & mother of John," requested the deed be in her
son's name^®. This would make it appear that Joanna Morgan was an heir of Wiiham Ned. One
hundred acres of this tract were later leased by John and Martha Morgan to "Jonathan Morgan
(brother to said John Morgan)," on May 9/10 1785 for one hundred pounds. Witnesses to this
lease/release were John Swaim, WiUiam Jackson, and James Stuart. The remainder of this 132 acre
tract was leased three months later on August 8/9 to John and Ruth Bdls for eighty pounds.

As previously stated John Morgan inherited from his father, the 191 acre grant of August 28.
1766, on Sleepy Creek. These 191 acres were disposed of in two separate parcels. Forty-five and 1/2
acres of this tract were sold by "John Morgan and Joanna his mother" to Jacob Kale of Berkeley County
for one hundred pounds in a lease/release dated ii^ril 16/17, 1781^*^. His mark was affixed to the deed.
Another deed previously had been made by "John and Joanna his mother" on April 16/17 of 1779, to
Samuel and Elizabeth Neil, which conveyed to them 145 1/2 acres for two thousand pounds^®.

The original August 3, 1766, patent of William and Elizabeth Jackson, on Sleepy Creek,
Berkeley County, also was disposed of in two separate sales. The first portion, a tract of 97 1/2 acres,
was sold to the same Samuel and Ehzabeth Neil on April 16/17, 1779^®. The remainder of the tract, 47
1/2 acres, was transferred on April 16/17, 1781, to Jacob Kale who paid fifty pounds for the property^^.
The families of William Jackson and John Morgan, heir of Thomas Morgan, had disposed of their Sleepy
Creek property on the same date.

Although no official record has been found, family lore is that John Morgan served in the
Revolutionary War with General Anthony "Mad Anthony" Wayne who commanded forces in
Pennsylvania. It is interesting to note that Lucas Hood whose father’s first wife was a sister of Captain
John Constant and thus a nephew of John Morgan’s wife, served as a spy for Anthony Wayne and

Abstracts of Virginia's Northern Neck Warrcmts and Surveys for the Countiesof Hampshire and Berkeley, 1697-
1784, Vol. IV, by Peggy Shomo Joyner, page 91.

Berkeley County, VA Deed Book 5, pages 619-620.

Berkeley County, VA Deed Book 5, pages 624-626.

Berkeley County, VA Deed Book 5, page 622-623.

Berkeley County, VA Deed Book 5, page 621.

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participated in the Battle at Fallen Timbers on August 20, 1794, near present day Toledo, Ohio.
Although John Morgan's military service has not been proved, he did receive certificate #110 on
January 31, 1781, from the Hampshire County commissioners for supplying thirty-one pounds of flour
for troops of the American Revolution. These certificates could be used for payment of county taxes.
Based on this service, the Daughters of the American Revolution recognized John as a patriot on April
26, 1996.

David Mitchell, a district tax recorder for Hampshire County, recorded in 1782 that John
Morgan paid taxes on a household with nine members, only one of whom was aged sixteen or above. He
had one horse and two head of cattle which increased to three horses by 1783. 1784 tax records

indicated the family had increased to ten persons with an additional head of cattle as well as one
dweUing and another building. By 1785, the last year in which John Morgan was found on the
Hampshire Tax Rolls, there was an increase to four horses but only two head of cattle. In the same tax
district during these years were John Constant, and Jonathan, Thomas, and William Morgan. John's
brothers continued on the tax records through 1791. In 1792 only Thomas and William were recorded,
but in 1793 all three were again residents. In 1794 Jonathan and Thomas were for the last time on
Virginia tax rolls.

John Morgan's 308 acres at the foot of Sidling Hill were sold on April 18/19, 1785, to John
Aikman for fifty pounds with John Constant, Jonathan Morgan, and James Stuart acting as witnesses.
With the disposal of their Virginia property John and Martha were prepared to remove to Kentucky. In
the spring of 1785 Constant's Station, located north of Boonesborough and established by Captain John
Constant, Jr., brother of Martha Morgan, had been attacked by Indians. Captain Constant was shot in
the leg and two of his young children were tomahawked. (Details of this attack may be found in the
Constant Chapter) The families living there. Constant, Hood, Parvin, and Stamper, took refuge at
Stroud's Station, one mile to the south. The Morgan family joined them there. Martha Constant
Morgan's sister, Ruth, later married John Strode, Jr.

John and Martha Morgan settled on a tract of 250 acres on Woodrough Creek in Bourbon
County. This area became part of Clark County when it was formed from Bourbon in 1793. Clark
County tax rolls first showed John Morgan with 200 acres, but by 1796 he held 228 acres on Hood's
Creek, a part of the patent of John Constant. In 1797 John Morgan was transferred to the tax rolls of
newly formed Montgomery County which indicated he held the same 228 acres and 50 additional acres
on the Licking River. In 1798 John, his sons, Evan and John Jr., and son-in-law, John Martin were no
longer taxpayers. The famOies had removed to Ohio.

By if^ril of 1797 the family of John Morgan, Sr., his sons, Evan and Isaac, and son-in-law.
Harry Martin, together with other families had purchased land between the Little and Great Miami
Rivers. The grantor. Judge Symmes, had not provided a deed nor a written receipt for the property,
and had forfeited his claim. Volume III, page 29, of the Territorial Papers of the United States recorded
a petition to congress dated July 13, 1799, by citizens of the Northwest territory. After a second
petition was made to congress on October 22, 1800, the right of pre-emption was granted to the signers,
who, having lost their purchase money, were extended credit for payment. On December 28. 1801,
John Morgan of Hamilton County, Ohio, paid $83.00 at the Cincinnati Land Office as a first installment
of purchase money and surveying expense for the NW 1/4 of S35, T3. RN6, containing one hundred
sixty acres at $2.00 per acre. The tract was located near present Bellbrook in Sugar Creek Township of
Greene County which formed in 1803. John's sons, Evan and John, Jr., filed on the same day for
property in the same section. The names of John Morgan, Jr. and Sr., as well as John's sons, Evan and
Isaac, appeared on a List of residents of Beaver Creek Township, Greene County, on May 10, 1803.

Another unconfirmed family tradition is that John accompanied his sons, Wiiham and Thomas
to Sangamon County, Illinois, where he died in 1834 while living with the family of Thomas. John was
said to have been buried in an old graveyard at Richland, twelve miles from Petersburg.

An excellent source for more detailed information concerning the descendants of John Morgan
may be found in a series of well documented volumes by Gerald E. Collins and Ann Tuophy which may
be found in many libraries. These works treated separately and in detail the known descendants of
each son and daughter of John.

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First Generation

1. William (Stewart)^ Morgan^, son of John Morgan and Martha Constant. Born, circa 1784. in
Hampshire Co., VA^. Died, 1866, probably in Middletown, Flint River Twp., Des Moines Co.. lA^.
Buried probably in Old Middletown Cem., Des Moines Co., lA'^. Census; 1820. in Connersville Twp.
Fayette Co., IN; p. 8®. Census: 1830, in Sangamon Co., IL; p. 153. Census: 1836, Des Moines Co.,
Territory of Wisconsin. Census: 1840, Des Moines Co., Territory of Iowa. Census: 8 Oct 1850, in
Oskaloosa Twp., Mahaska Co., lA; p. 219. Occupation: judge, farmer.

William married Sarah Vance, daughter of Joseph Vance and Nancy Bradley, 29 Jan 1805.
in Greene Co., OH®. Born, 20 Jun 1786, in Kentucky"^. Died, 10 Sep 1861, in Middletown, Flint River
Twp., Des Moines Co., lA®. Buried in Old Middletown Cem., Flint River Twp., Des Moines Co., lA.
Census: 1820, in Connersville Twp, Fayette Co., IN; p. 8®. Census: 1830, in Sangamon Co., IL; p. 153.
Census; 1836, Des Moines Co., Territory of Wisconsin. Census; 1840, Des Moines Co., Territory of Iowa.
Census; 8 Oct 1850, in Oskaloosa Twp., Mahaska Co., lA; p. 219.

William Morgan was born in Hampshire County, Virginia, about 1784, the son of John Morgan
and Martha Constant. When WiUliam was aged six, his parents and paternal and maternal relatives
moved to Bourbon County, Kentucky, which first opened for settlement after the Revolution. Between
1797 and 1799 the Morgans again moved to newly settling Hamilton County, in the Ohio Territory, an
area which became Greene County in 1803.

It was in Greene County that William married Sarah Vance, daughter of Joseph Vance and
Nancy Bradley on January 29, 1805, Joshua Carman, a Baptist minister, officiating. William's brother.
Isaac, had married Margaret, daughter of Joshua Carman, in 1802.

Xenia Township of Greene County took an enumeration of white males over twenty-one in 1807,
Wdliam, John, and Evan Morgan appeared on this list. On September 15, 1809, William took an oath as
executor of the will of his brother, John.

WiUiam Morgan served in the War of 1812 as we know from the Biographical Review of Des
Moines County, Iowa. He was often called "Colonel" Morgan which was probably an honorary title and
not related to military service.

The first record of a land purchase by WiUiam Morgan was on October 28, 1811, when he still
resided in Greene County. He made the first instaUment for purchase, at $2.00 per acre of one hundred
sixty acres located in the NE quarter of section 13 of Jackson Township in an area southeast of
Connersville, Fayette County, Iniana. Two receipts filed at the Cincinnati Receiver's Office, #16544 for
$17.00 and #16609 for $63.00, constituted the first installment on this property. Sarah’s brother, John
Vance, purchased property in the same area on the same date. The History of Fayette County, Indiana
stated that on March 17, 1814, WiUiam and Sarah Morgan became charter members of the "Old School"
Baptist Church, later to be caUed the FrankUn Baptist Church. Meetings were held at first in homes of
members and later in a one-story log church. Four of the Morgan's daughters were born in Indiana.

By the time of the 1820 census WiUiam and Sarah were residents of Madison County, Illinois,
which became Sangamon County the foUowing year. WUUam and Sarah were in the 26-45 age group
and had two sons and six daughters at home. WilUam’s nearest neighbor was his brother, Jonathan. On

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September 19th of that year, William and Sarah Morgan of Fayette County, Indiana, sold William
Thompson, also of Fayette County, the SE 1/4 of section 3, township 13, range 12E for $2,200.00.

On June 23, 1821, Wilham Morgan was appointed as a judge in Richland Precinct, Sangamon
County. According to the History of Sangamon County he was elected to be Sangamon County
Commissioner in the years 1822 through 1825.

On Saturday, November 8, 1823, William Morgan purchased, for $1.25 an acre, one hundred
sixty-one acres of pubhc land in section 6 of Gardner Township at the land office in Springfield, which
had opened only two days previously. By 1833 the Sangamon County tax records showed that forty
acres of this property were owned by Rawley Morgan and James Marshall. Other Morgan family
members who filed on November 8, 1823, were Thomas Morgan, Jonathan Morgan, and Evan Morgan.
Two days later Wilham purchased two parcels in section 1 of Cartwright Township at $1.25 per acre.
These properties contained one hundred forty-seven and one hundred fifty-four acres. A fourth parcel
was purchased on November 27th, in section 12 of Cartwright Township. Wilham and his brother,
Jonathan, were recorded as voters in Richland Precinct in 1824.

On the day after Christmas, 1826, Wilham Morgan of Sangamon County was named as a
commissioner to explore Vermihon County and designate a place to become the county seat of justice.
On January 31, 1827, Wilham Morgan, Zachariah Peters, and John Kilpatrick reported their choice of a
site to be at the mouth of the North Fork of the Vermihon River at what became the county seat.
Danvdle. This account was found in the History of Vermilion County by H. W. Beckwith, page 89.

The 1830 census of Sangamon County listed Wilham Morgan and his wife, both 40-50 years of
age. They had three sons and three daughters at home in this census. On April 2, 1831, WUham
purchased an additional eighty acres at $1.25 per acre in section 12 of Cartwright Township. The
patent was issued on September 16th of that year. In the year 1832, Springfield. Illinois, was
incorporated, Abraham Lincoln being one of the trustees. It seems certain William Morgan was
acquainted with our former president as they were both practicing law in 1830.

Once again the Morgans were to be pioneers in a newly opening section of the country. In 1832
WOham Morgan and his daughter, Sarah, went into Fhnt Hills^^ three miles south of what was to
become Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. There they built a cabin and planted corn in preparation
for the removal of the entire family. This area was part of the Black Hawk Purchase: however, the
Indians were to retain possession until June 1, 1833. Since the Morgans and other families were in
violation of the treaty, soldiers were sent by the United States government from Rock Island to burn the
cabins and destroy the fencing and new crops. The corn crop and cabin of William Morgan escaped
destruction as, being surrounded by a dense thicket, their improvements went undetected. In February
of 1833 all settlers were driven to Big Island on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River and made to
remain there until the Indian title was extinguished. When Wilham Morgan became a member of the
Hawkeye Pioneer Association formed in 1853, he signed his name in the signature book and put the
date of his coming to Iowa as June 1, 1833.

On September 10, 1833, Wilham returned to Iowa with his entire family. Four married
daughters also settled in Flint Hhls: Martha, who had married Joseph Bartlett Teas; Mary, wife of
Charles Teas; Nancy, who had married Lewis Watters: and Mary Ehzabeth, wife of Isaac Canterbury.
Wilham Morgan made a claim to half a section below Hawk Eye Creek. Additional cabins were built,
rad fences erected, and corn crops planted at what later became the site of the present Union Depot of
Burlington.

That same faU William's daughter, Matdda, became engaged to Dr. Wilham R. Ross, a dealer in
fiirs and other mercantde goods. Wilham Ross had been widowed on June 23rd when his wife, Phoebe,
and their two daughters died of cholera. Matilda and Wdliam could not be legally married on the west
side of the river, so the bridegroom arranged for Judge Allen to meet them opposite Flint Hdls on the
Illinois side of the Mississippi River. The wedding party, relatives, and guests boarded a ferry flatboat
and under a sycamore tree the marriage took place. The marriage celebration was held at the home of
Judge Morgan on the west side of the river, every person, large and smaU, within ten miles being
invited to the feast. That fall Wilham Ross budt the first cabin to be used as a school and for rehgious

In 1834 the area became the Territory of Michigan. In 1836 it became the Territory of Wisconsin. Two years
later it became the Territory of Iowa, but not until 1844 did it become the state of Iowa.

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exercises. Ross was also the first pc^tmaster of Burlington. He and Matilda lived to celebrate their
Golden Wedding Anniversary.

The first winter in Iowa was very difficult, the settlers being plagued with cholera and extreme
cold. At one point William and Sarah and others were forced to flee to lUinois across the frozen
Mississippi River to escape Indians who were in violation of the treaty.

Among the first officials for the Black Hawk Purchase was William Morgan who was appointed
chief justice for Des Moines County when it was first organized as part of the Territory of Michigan.
Other family members were also active in the governance of the new territory. William's son-in-law,
Joseph Teas, was elected as a delegate to the Michigan Legislative Council. The first court was held on
April 13, 1835, at the log cabin of WiUiam Ross in Burlington. Witham Ross was clerk of court, and
William Morgan was the presiding judge in a case involving theft. A packing box was employed for the
judge's bench. On the county grand jury was William's brother, Jonathan Morgan. On the third day of
the court, a petit jury was impaneled which included William Morgan's sons-in-law; Lewis
WatersAVattersAValters, Isaac Canterbury, and Alexander Hilleary. At the September term of the court
Joseph B. Teas acted as prosecuting attorney at a murder trial. At the April, 1836, court, William Ross
was again clerk of court. Court records and accounts are stdl in existence and published in the Iowa
Journal of History and Politics by Benjamin F. Shambaugh.

Judge Morgan belonged to the Campbellite Church, also called the Disciples of Christ or
Christian Church, of Des Moines County. The church met at Judge Morgan's home in the early days of
the county. According to the beliefs of the church, no minister was necessary to conduct services.

In the Des Moines County court records was recorded a suit filed by WiLham Morgan against
Haywood Reed and Amos Ladd for failure to pay a promissory note for $100.00 issued September 19.

1837. The suit was recorded between June 22, 1838, and December 30, 1838. The plaintiff, William, was
successful and recovered court costs and attorney’s fees.

The 1840 census listed Wilham, aged 50-60, and Sarah, 40-50, with one son, 20-30, another 15-
20, and a third, 10- 15. An unidentified female, 15-20, was also with the family.

Land records in Iowa provided much additional information about the Morgan children as well
as fiirther proof for the names of their grandparents. The following is a list of some of the property
transactions in Iowa:

February 8, 1843 - William and Sarah Morgan, his wife, deeded John Bradley Morgan 65 acres
in Des Moines County, section 25 of Union Township for $1.00 and natural love and
affection.

February 15, 1843 - William and Sarah Morgan, his wife, deeded William Constant Morgan 75
acres/

March 21, 1843 - Joseph V. Morgan and Ann his wife, brother and sister of Matdda, wife of
William R. Ross, sister of Jc«eph V. Morgan, convey Joseph Jeffers in trust, a parcel in
section 13 of Union Township for Matilda Ross.

January 26, 1846 - Joseph Vance Morgan and Anna, his wife, sold Alexander Hilleary (brother-
in-law of Joseph V. Morgan) for $2, 100 a parcel in section 24 of Union Township.

February 8, 1849 - William and Sarah Morgan sold two parcels of land in Mahaska County to
Andrew Rutter for $1,200. The property was located in sections 25 and 33, T74, R15

January 28, 1850 - William and Sarah Morgan of Wapello County sold Joseph V. Morgan of
Marion County, Iowa, a parcel in S35, T74, R17, Mahaska County, for $500.00.

August 10, 1852 • William and Sarah Morgan of Mahaska County, Iowa, sold 120 acres to
Thomas Sumner in S35, T74, R17.

In the 1850 census William and Sarah were recorded as residents of Oskaloosa Township,
Mahaska County, Iowa. WiUiam was aged sixty-six, and Sarah was sixty-four. In their household was
May I. Morgan, widow of their son, William Constant Morgan. Sarah’s mother, Nancy Vance, aged
eighty-five, was probably with the family. She was listed as Nancy Banks, probably in error, as in her
wiU and on her tombstone she was stUl Nancy Vance. When Nancy Bradley Vance wrote her wiU on
November 15, 1853, she bequeathed her daughter, Sarah Morgan, half of her clothing. On February 1,

1838, Sarah's father, Joseph Vance, died in McDonough County, lUinois. When the final settlement was

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made on March 19, 1855, William and Sarah Morgan received $88.87. as did each of the children of
Joseph.

Oddly, William and Sarah Morgan have not been located in the 1860 census, but Sarah was
buried in the Old Middletown Cemetery in Flint River Township, Oes Moines County. Iowa, on
September 10, 1861. Sarah was thus spared the grief of the deaths of three grandsons who died a few
years later in the Civil War: Trevanian H. Teas, William R. Ross, and John J. Hilleary.

William Morgan died in 1866 and may have been buried beside his wife although no record
remains in the vandalized cemetery. William’s death date was recorded in the Biographical Review of
Des Moines, County, Iowa. No will has been located.

The children of William and Sarah Vance Morgan were:

2

3

4

5

6

7

8
9

i. Martha^ Morgan.

ii. Nancy Morgan.

in. Mary "Polly" Morgan.

iv. female Morgan. Born, after 1810®.

V. Joseph Vance "Joe" Morgan.

vi. Elizabeth "Betsy" Morgan. She married Isaac Canterbury. See that chapter.

vii. Matilda Morgan.

viii. Sarah Morgan.

ix. Emily L. Morgan. She married Carlisle Harrison Canterbury. See that chapter,
xi. William Constant Morgan,
xi. John Bradley Morgan.

Second Generation

2. Martha^ Morgan (Wdliam^). Born, Dec 1805, in Greene Co., OH^®. Died, 19 Jul 1833, in Black
Hawk Purchase (Des Moines Co., lA)^®.

Martha married Joseph Bartlett Teas^^ son of George W. and Lovey Teas. 13 Jun 1822. in
Sangamon Co., IL^®. Born, 4 Jul 1800, in Tennessee. Resided: 1833, in Black Hawk Purchase (Des
Moines Co., lA). Census: 23 Oct 1850, in Bloomfield Twp., Davis Co., lA; p. 319. Census: 1860, Monroe
Co., lA; p. 7. Census: 1870, in Albia, Monroe Co., lA, p. 423. Occupation: attorney.

Joseph B. Teas came to the area below present day Burlington, Iowa, when it was first evened
for settlement in February of 1833. He had married Martha, the daughter of Judge William Morgan, in
Sangamon County, Illinois, on August 1, 1824. When Joseph came to Iowa it was in company with his
father-in-law, his brother, Charles Teas, and two brothers-in-law, Isaac Canterbury and Lewis Watters.

Joseph B. Teas was the prosecuting attorney at the second court session in southern Iowa
beginning September 14, 1835. He prosecuted James P. Dinwiddle for murder but failed to get a
conviction. That same year Major Joseph B. Teas and Jeremiah Smith, Jr., attended a meeting at Green
Bay to organize the Wisconsin Territory. Joseph B. Teas, a councilman for Des Moines County, was
chosen to represent Des Moines County when the first Legislature of the Wisconsin Territory met in the
winter of 1836-37.

Joseph's wife, Martha, died on July 19, 1833, a few months after the family removed to Des
Moines County, Iowa. With five children needing a mother, Joseph was remarried on February 7, 1834,
to Mary Ann Birely. A daughter, named Mary Ann, was born to them on October 13, 1835. but Mary
Ann. died in childbirth, again leaving Joseph a widower. Joseph married for a third time on August 2.
1836, to Julia Ann Edwards by whom he had ten children.

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As well as the loss of two wives, Joseph lost three daughters in the family's first years in Des
Moines County: Sarah Ann in 1834, Julia Adahne in 1835. and Martha Ann in 1838.

The children of Joseph and Martha Morgan Teas were:

10

11

i. Sarah Ann^ Teas. Born, 26 Mar 1823, in Sangamon Co., UJ^. Died, 13 Aug
183410.

ii. Martha Ann Teas. Born, 31 Jan 1825, in Sangamon Co., ILio. Died, 18 Mar 1838,
in Sangamon Co., ILio.

iii- Mariah "Louisa" Teas,
iv. Emily Jane Teas.

V. Julia Adaiine Teas. Born, 25 Jul 1832, in Sangamon Co., ILio. Died, 4 Feb 1835,
in lowaio.

Joseph and Mary Ann Birely Teas had a daughter:

vi. Mary Ann Teas. Born, 13 Oct 1835, in Des Moines Co., lA.

Children born to Joseph and Julia Ann Edwards Teas were:

vii. Katherine Teas. Born, 22 Sep 1837

viii. Lucinda Teas. Born, 11 Mar 1839.

ix. Lovey Teas. Born, 30 Dec 1840.

X. Edwin Teas. Born, 22 Jan 1842.

xi. Joseph Teas. Born, 22 Mar 1844.

xii. George Washington Teas. Born, 12 Jun 1846.

xiii. Margaret Teas. Born, 14 Sep 1848.

xiv. Thomas Clay Teas. Born, 19 Aug 1852.

XV. Julia Teas. Born, 17 Sep 1854.
xvlNancy Teas. Born, 17 Sep 1856.

At the time of the October 23, 1850 census, Emily Morgan, aged twenty-nine, and her daughter,
aged eleven months, were visiting the family. She may have been Joseph's daughter, Emily Morgan,
aged 19, who was visiting the family. Emily had been recently separated or divorced from her husband,
Hiram Morgan.

3. Nancy^ Morgan (William^)^^. Born, circa 1807, in Greene Co., OH. Census: 1830, in
Sangamon Co., IL; p. 205. Resided: 1833, in Iowa. Census: 1840, in Des Moines Co., lA; p. 106.

Nancy married Lewis/Louis WatersAVattersAValters^^., probably the son of James Waters.
Born, before 1808^^. Resided, 1829, in Hire Twp., McDonough Co., IL. Census; 1830, in Sangamon
Co., IL; p. 205^®. Census: 1840, in Des Moines Co., lA; p. 106^®.

It is uncertain if his given name was Lewis or Louis and if his surname was Waters, Watters,
or Walters .

Lewis Walters' name first appeared in a Springfield, Illinois, Court House Poll Book on August
2, 1824, with a note that he was under age.

Lewis Walters purchased property in Hire Township, McDonough County, Illinois, in the spring
of 1829 on the northeast quarter of section 3. On November, 1830, He was included in a list of voters at
Springfield, Illinois. In February, 1833, Lewis Waters entered the new Black Hawk Territory which had
opened in present Des Moines County, Iowa, with his father-in-law. Judge William Morgan. On April
15, 1835, at the first term of the Des Moines County Court, Lewis Walters served on a petit jury.

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Luther Waters purchased two tracts on February 2, 1835 in S13, T16, R7W. William Morgan
had property in section 12 of this township. Luther was a great netter of quail in the winter.

The children of Louis and Nancy Morgan Waters were:

i. female Waters^ . Born, before 1830.

ii. female Waters. Born, before 1830.

ii. male Waters. Born, before 1830. Possibly Luther Waters,
iv. male Waters. Born, between 1830 and 1840.

V. male Waters. Born, between 1830 and 1840.

4. Mary "PoUy"^ Morgan (WiUiam^). Born, 5 Dec 1809, in Greene Co., OH, near Xenia^^. Died, 6
Mar 1880. in Marion Co., lA. near Hamilton^®. Buried in Hamilton Cem., Liberty Twp.. Marion Co.. lA.
Resided: 12 Sep 1863, in Marion Co., lA, near Hamilton. Census; 1870. in Marysville, Liberty Twp.,
Marion Co., lA; p. 198.

Polly married Charles Teas^^ son of George W. and Lovey Teas, 17 Mar 1826, in Menard Co..
IL^®. Born, circa 1805, in Tennessee. Died, 2 Dec 1843, in Texas^^. Occupation; justice of the peace.

Charles Teas officiated at the marriages of his wife's brother, Joseph Vance Morgan, and her
sister, Emily Morgan Canterbury.

Mary Morgan Teas received a mother's pension, #98506, based on the Civil War service of her
son, Trevanian, who was killed September 12, 1862.

The children of Charles and Mary Morgan Teas were;

i. Trevanian H.^ Teas^^. Died, 6 Apr 1862, in Pittsburg, Landing, Hardin Co., TN^^
Buried in Hamilton Cem., Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Military service in the
Civil War, 3rd lA Infantry.

ii. Julia Teas. Born, circa 1841, in Texas^^. Census: 1870, in Marysville, Liberty
Twp., Marion Co.. lA; p. 198^^.

5. Joseph Vance "Joe"^ Morgan (Wiliiam^)^^. Born, circa 1812, in Greene Co., OH^'^. Died,
before 1880^®. Census: 1840, in Des Moines Co., lA; p. 54. Census: 3 Sep 1850, in Marion Co., lA: p.
252. Iowa State Census: 1856, Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA.; p. 384. Census: 3 Jun 1860. in Jefferson
Twp., Mahaska Co., lA; p. 121. Occupation: farmer.

Joseph married Anna Scott^®, 11 Aug 1836, in Territory of Wisconsin^^. Marriage license, 4
Aug 1836^^. Born, circa 1817, in Indiana. Census: 29 Jun 1880, in Hamilton, Liberty Twp., Marion
Co., lA.

A Joseph Morgan was administrator of the estate of James Morgan, October 5, 1840. James had
minor heii«: Miller, William, John, and Thomas. This information was obtained from Des Moines
County, Iowa Probate Book A, pages 150 and 161; and Book B, page 218. Of interest are the names of
the sons of James Morgan; the last three sons bore the respective given names of the paternal father,
grandfather, and great-grandfather of Joseph Vance Morgan. It would seem nearly impossible,
however, that Joseph could have been a brother of James, as William Morgan had only three sons based
on census data from 1820 through 1840. A Joseph Morgan and his wife, Rachel, were also residing in
Des Moines County by 1843.

Joseph Morgan obtained a land patent in 1838-41 in Union Township, Des Moines County,
Iowa, where he built a log cabin in which his family lived until 1848. On January 24, 1848 Joe Morgan
sold his property in sections 13 and 24 of township 69, range 3, and removed his family to Wapello
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parents sold him one hundred twenty acres of land in Mahaska County. Joseph's middle name. Vance,
occurred in that deed. In 1858 Joseph V. Morgan and his wife, Anna, of Marion County sold these one
hundred twenty acres back to William Morgan, of Mahaska County, Iowa, for $500.00. At the time of
the 1860 census Joseph was again located in Mahaska County, but he and his wife are believed to have
died in Marion County.

The children of Joseph and Anna Scott Morgan were:

12

13

i. male^ Morgan. Born, before 1840, in Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 1840, in Des
Moines County, Territory of Iowa, lA; p. 54.

ii. Sarah E. Morgan.

iii. John L. Morgan.

iv. Mary A. Morgan. Born, circa 1848, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA^®. Census:
3 Sep 1850, in Marion Co., lA; p. 252. Census: 1856, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co.,
lA; p. 384^®. Census; 3 Jun 1860, in Jefferson Twp., Mahaska Co., lA; p. 121.

v. Wdliam J. Morgan. Born, 24 Jul 1850, in Marion Co., lA, near Hamilton. Died, 19
Mar 1936, in Marion Co., lA. Buried in Hamilton Cem., Liberty Twp., Marion Co..
lA. Census: 3 Sep 1850, in Marion Co., lA; p. 252^°. Census: 3 Jun 1860, in
Jefferson Twp., Mahaska Co., lA; p. 121. Census: 29 Jun 1880, in Hamilton,
Liberty Twp., Marion Co., IA®L Occupation: railroad worker.

6. Matilda^ Morgan (William^)^^ Born, 1817, in Fayette Co., IN, near Alpine^^. Died, 25 Mar
1888, in LovOia, Monroe Co., lA^*^. Census; 1850, in Wapello Co., lA; p. 485. Census; 1870, in
Marysville, Union Co., lA; p. 199. Census: 1880, in Lovilia, Monroe Co., lA; ED 135.

Matilda married^® William Richard Ross^®, son of William Ross and Nancy Chinn, 3 Dec
1833, in Warren Co., IL^'^. Born, 5 Dec 1804, in Lexington, Fayette Co., KY^^. Died, 14 Oct 1885. in
Albia, Monroe Co., lA. Buried in Woodlawn Cem., Lovilia, Monroe Co., lA^®. Census: 19 Nov 1850, in
Wapello Co., lA; p. 485. Census: 1870, in Marysville, Union Co., lA; p. 199. Census: 17 Jun 1880. in
Lovilia, Union Twp., Monroe Co., lA; ED135 SHI, 2. Occupation; doctor, trader.

Born in Fayette, Co., Kentucky, William Richard Ross began his medical practice in
Indianapolis, Indiana, in the late 1820s. He and two brothers removed to Palmyra, Missouri, in 1829.
By 1830 or 1831 he operated a general store in Quincy, Illinois. In 1833 a cholera epidemic took his first
wife and two of his children. When the Black Hawk Purchase opened for settlement in June of 1833,
William Ross and his father settled in Flint Hdls. Exhausted from the move, his father, a veteran of the
Revolutionary War who was sent from Scotland to America in defense of King George, was the first
person to die in Des Moines County, Iowa.

In the fall of 1833 William R. Ross and Benjamin Tucker surveyed and platted the town of
Burlington. In 1834 William enclosed 160 acres of prairie land with a stake-and-rider fence and on
another tract he grew eighty acres of corn. The first Methodist supply preacher, Barton G. Cartwright,
stayed with Mr. Ross and broke thirty acres of prairie in March of 1834, in addition to his preaching
duties. That same year William organized and taught the first Sunday School.

William Ross Opened a dry goods and drug store of logs, dealing with the Sac and Fox Indians
for furs. His brother, Sulifand Ross, purchased the store from him in February of 1835. On April 13,
1835, the first term of the Des Moines County Court was held in the Ross cabin, and William served as
Clerk of Court that year and again in 1836. William became the first law librarian, physician,
postmaster, treasurer, and recorder for Des Moines County.

W. R. Ross was active in the development of EddyviUe where he joined others who signed a
petition dated February 19, 1850, for the erection of a bridge across the Des Moines River. It was
completed in 1858. He was a supervisor in Monroe County, Iowa in 1869, representing Union Township.

A quotation from Our Park at the Top of the Hill, page 70, provided the following account of the
Ross family in Iowa:

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The Ross family lived in the claims cabin until 1835 when they moved into a new. two-story log
cabin east of their pasture (North Hill Park). From the beginning, the Ross home in the claims cabin was
the center community social and political activity. The new home east of the pasture was probably as
fine as, or more so, than any in the community for a few years.

It is quite incredible that the small cabins on the firontier. like the claims cabin of the Ross's,
could accommodate so many people for social and political affairs. Perhaps the absence of much furniture
which could be easily removed from rooms for parties, is one of the answers to the puzzle.

During the long, cold winter evenings of 1833 and 1834. the latch string was usually out at the
Ross’s; and the entire community came to work on cooperative projects, to smoke the peace pipes
(calumets) with the Indians and to "swap yarns" about the good old days back east in Illinois. Kentucky
and Indiana. They came to discuss local and national politics and to plan hunting parties to kill off some
of the timber wolves that endangered the lives of the ^^agers. When the furniture was moved, there was
more room for dancing, playing games and feasting.

In the larger log cabin, the Ross's provided space for activities of the Des Moines County
government, as well as a community center for a growing population in the town. There is little doubt but
that some social activities of the Wisconsin Territorial Government may have been held in the Ross home
before adequate room was provided elsewhere.

The Ross family lived in other residences in other parts of North Hill and in Lower Town before
leaving Burlington at some time after the middle of the century.

A centennial edition of the Albia UNION -REPUBLICAN dated June 11, 1959. contained the
following article:

DR.WILLIAM ROSS FOUNDED
CHURCH IN CABIN IN 1834

In May 1937, a marker was erected in the Woodlawn cemetery, Lovilia, for Dr. and Mrs. William
R. Ross, founders of the first Methodist church in Iowa, which was located in Burlington.

Dr. Ross was cited as one of the outstanding characters of the earliest history of Burlington, then
called "Flint Hills". He settled there in 1833, moving from Kentucky. He persistently asked Peter
Cartwright of Illinois, "Fifty Years a Presiding Elder", to send a preacher-pastor to Iowa. This was done
on ^ril 27, 1834 when the first Methodist class was organized in the cabin of Dr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Ross.
A bronze tablet in the Lovilia cemetery now marks the event.

Dr. Ross was the first physician in Burlington, the first merchant, the first postmaster and the
first surveyor. He donated two lots and a brick church was built on this site. The first four sessions of the
Iowa legislature were held in this bxulding.

Following the loss of this home because of the heavy debt incurred. Dr. Ross moved to an Indian
camp up the Des Moines river where he was joined by a Mr. Eddy and the camp was named Edd5rville. He
served here as general practitioner until 1859 then moved his large family to Fort Scott. Kansas, where
he remained for one year.

The family then returned to the vicinity of Eddyville and operated a farm and drug store. Later
they moved to Lovilia where they operated a grocery store until he was forced to retire because of the loss
of his eyesight- He died in 1885 and Mrs. Ross died in 1889.

In 1883 a semicentennial of the settlement of Flint Hills was held in North Hill Park, former
home of the Ross family. There William and Matilda greeted a crowd of old settlers and celebrated fifty
years of marriage .

A third biographical sketch of William Richard Ross appeared in Revolutionary War Soldiers
and Patriots Buried in Iowa as follows:

William Richard had been practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana in the late 1820'3, but.
by 1829, both he and his brother Sulifand and possible another brother, Thomas, were all living in or near
Palmyra, Missouri, where they were joined by their aging father. However, William R. and his father did
not remain long in Missouri, for they were operating a general store in Qxiincy, Illinois in 1830 or 1831.
Sulifand and his family soon joined them, and Sulifand remained at the store with his father, relieving
Wiliam R. to continue his practice of medicine. In 1833, tragedy struck the family when there was an
outbreak of cholera in Quincy. The wife and two children of William R. died in June and, in July, Sulifand
lost his wife and infant daughter. Saddened, the brothers and their father decided to leave Quincy and
locate farther west. Sulifand came as far as White’s Landing in Hancock County, Illinois, where he

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remained, but William R. and his father, lured by the Iowa land which had been opened to white
settlement in June 1833 as a result of the Black Hawk Purchase, continued on. Locating at Flint Hills
(the En^sh translation for the Indian name Sho-ko-kon), they set about building cabins for a store and
dwelling. However, William Ross [Sr.] fatigued by the travel and exertion soon sickened and died - the
first white person to die and be buried in Des Moines County. Some years later, in speaking oi his father's
death, William R. was quoted as sa5dng, "Worn down with toil and age, and being exposed to the
inclemency of a new home, the old gentleman was carried off the same fall with chills and fever; and now
lies beneath the sod on the topmost pinnacle of our city.”...

...William Richard was one of the first white settlers in the area that became Burlington, Iowa,
and was probably one of the most infl^uential in organizing the town. Soon after securing his claim he was
married (in December 1833) to Matilda Morgan, the daughter of Colonel William Morgan. Because there
was no judicial system in yet unorganized area, the couple was forced to cross the Mississippi River
and obtain a license in Monmouth, Illinois, where they were married. During the winter of 1833-34.
William R. was engaged in surveying the town and by spring he was occupied in the affairs of the rapidly
growing village and the soon-to-be-organized Des Moines Coxmty. He had been commissioned the first
postmaster and carrier, and assisted in the preparations for the first election in the fall of 1834, when he
was elected clerk of court, treasurer, auditor, and recorder. He may also have been practicing medicine.
Too busy to continue with the general store, he sold his merchandise and buildings to brother Sulifand,
who had also remarried in December 1833, and who brought his family there to live....

...Before 1849, William R. Ross had also left Burlington, and was living in Eddyville when the
Iowa Census for Wapello County was taken in 1850. At that time he was following his profession as a
physician. Later, he became a druggist and operated a grocery and, still later, he was joined in the
business by his nephew, James Harvey Ross. Little more can be foxmd concerning William Richard Ross.
Dying in 1885, he was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery in Lovilia, Monroe County, Iowa, where he probably
had been living.

Matilda Morgan Ross lived two and a half years after the death of her husband. Her obituary,
which was published in the Burlington HAWK-EYE, was written by her niece and namesake, Matilda
Ross:

MATILDA MORGAN ROSS

The ranks of the pioneers of Burlington are gradually being thinned out. Another of the number,
in the person of Mrs. Matilda Ross, has gone. Mrs. Ross was the widow of the late Dr. William R. Ross,
the first post master of Burlington. Mrs. Ross was born in Sangamon county. His., in 1817, and died at
Lovilia, Iowa, March 25, 1888. She came with her father and family to Iowa in 1833, and on the third of
December of that year the marriage of herself and Dr. Ross occurred, on the east bank of the t/Essissippi,
under a sycamore tree. Judge AUen, of Monmouth coming there to perform the ceremony. This was the
first marriage in Burlington. Aunt Matilda, as the writer knew her, was a gentle Christian woman, full of
graces which adorn her sex, kind to all, with a loving word to the afflicted. She lived a long, useful life,
and saw Burlington grow from a log hut to a city of 30,000 people, and Iowa from a wilderness to a thickly
settled, prosperous state. What a history was stored up in her memory. The old pioneers will drop a tear
to the memory of one who was among the first to brave the perils of a settlement among the wilds, and we
younger ones can look to her example as an encouragement to be faithful and true. Mrs. Ross was a life-
long and consistent member of the M. E. Church. Her husband and eight children preceded her to the
grave. The four surviving are Mr. C. C. Ross of Monona county, Iowa, Mr. G. C. Ross of San Diego,
California, Mrs. N. Niniver of Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Mrs. Amanda Mitchell of Hamilton, Iowa.

The children of William and Matilda Morgan Ross were:

i.

Jane^ Ross. Born, circa 1834, in Illinois. Died, before 1888. Census: 19 Nov
1850, in District 13, WapeUo Co., lA; p. 485. She married Mr. Thompson.

14

ii.

Nancy Ross.

16

iii.

Christopher Columbus Ross.

16

iv.

Sarah E. Ross.

V.

William R. Ross^^. Born, 2 Sep 1846, in Eddyville, Wapello Co., lA^®. Died, 2 Nov
1864, in Civil War^®. Buried in Woodlawn Cem., Lovilia, Monroe Co., lA. Census:
19 Nov 1850, in District 13, Wapello Co., lA; p. 485. Military service in Co. C, 47th
Iowa Infantry.

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vi.

Amanda M. Ross.

18

vii.

Emily A. Ross.

19

viii.

George Chinn Ross.

ix.

four other children^^.

7. Sarah^ Morgan (William^)*^®. Born, 7 Feb 1819, in Fayette Co., IN. near Alpine**^. Died. 29
Aug 1877, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA^^. Buried: 31 Aug 1877, in Aspen Grove Cem.,
Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 2 Oct 1850, in Burlington Twp., Des Moines Co.. lA: p. 455.
Census: 17 Jui 1860, in Burlington Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 736. Census: 20 Aug 1870, in 6th
Ward, Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 428.

Sarah married**^ Alexander Hilleary^^. son of Francis Hilleary and Charlotta Arnold. 2 Dec
1834, in Warren Co., IL^^. Born, 21 May 1808, on Apple Pie Ridge, Frederick Co., VA**^. Died, 3 Apr
1891, in section 18, Des Moines Co., lA*^®. Buried: 5 Apr 1891. in Aspen Grove Cem.. Burlington. Des
Moines Co., lA. Census: 28 Oct 1850, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 455“*^. Census: 17 Jul 1860.
in Burlington, Des Moines Co., LA; p. 736. Census: 20 Aug 1870, 6th Ward, Burlington. Des Moines Co..
lA; p. 428. Census: Jun 1880. in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA: p. 129. Occupation: farmer.

Page 250 of the Biographical Review of Des Moines County, Iowa gave the following account of
Alexander Hilleary:

Alexander Hilleary was a native of Virginia, whence he emigrated when a young man to Ohio,
and later to Burlington, entering government land here in Burlington and Union townships, where he
acquired almost seven hundred acres of the finest agricultural lands in the Mississippi valley. After
coming to Iowa he spent the remainder of his life on these farms; and as he had been a farmer all his life,
he still continued this occupation, in addition devoting much attention to fruit growing on an extensive
scale.

The History of Des Moines County, Iowa, pages 641-2, provided this additional biographical
information:

Alexander Hilleary, a native of Virginia; born in 1809; in 1827, removed with his parents to
Harrison Co., Ky.; thence to Quincy, HI., in 1831; during the Black Hawk war in 1832. he entered the
service and served during the greater part of that war; in 1833. he left Illinois and came to seek his
fortime in the new country of Des Moines Co. ; after traveling about, located in Burlington Tp .. his present
home. Dec. 2, 1834, Mr. Hilleary and Sarah Morgan daughter of the late Judge Morgan, were joined in
marriage under circumstances similar to those which marked the first wedding in this section, that of W.
R. Ross and Mrs. Hilleary’s sister, Matilda. The laws of the Territory of Michigan had not been fully
enforced here when Mr. H. wished to marry, and to avoid future trouble, he secured the services of a
Monmouth official; obtained a marriage license at that place, and arranged to take his expectant bride
and the wedding party across the Mississippi on a flatboat. On the day above named, the ceremony was

duly solemnized under a tree on the Illinois shore, and the happy couple returned to Burlington Mr.

Hilleary is one of the pioneers of Burlington Tp .; he well remembers the hardships and trials of the early
pioneers. Acts with the Republican party; is a member of the Christian Church. He started in life poor,
and all his property, which he is now enjoying in peace and comfort, was acquired by his own exertions.

Alexander Hilleary served on a petit jury on April 15, 1835, during the first term of the Des
Moines County court. On January 24, 1848, Joseph Vance Morgan and his wife, Anna, sold Alexander
Hillary two tracts in sections 13 and 24 of Union Township, as recorded in Des Moines Co., Iowa Deed
Book 10, page 123.

On April 12, 1890, the Burlington POST published an interview with Alexander Hilleary. In
this article Mr. Hilleary stated he had come to Flint Hills on October 10, 1833. He arrived on a steamer.
The Warrior, from the lead mines at Galena. At the time of his arrival only four families were living in
present Burlington: S. S. White, Dr. W. R. Ross, the McCarver family and the Van Branigan family. Mr.
Hilleary's future father-in-law was living below Hawkeye Creek. Mr. Hilleary chose his farm in section

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18 and returned to Quincy for his father and brothers, James and Jackson, who helped him erect a
house and to fence his land. He remained on his original homestead for fifty-seven years. His brothers
made their own claims in Union Township and lived there the balance of their Lives.

Sarah Morgan Hilleary died August 29, 1877. The Burlington DAILY GAZETTE of Thursday,
August 30, 1877, published the following obituary:

Obituary

Mrs. Alexander Hilleary died at her late residence, near Burlington, Wednesday morning. She
was a daughter of the late Judge William Morgan, of this city, and was born in Indiana in February, 1819.
She came west in March, 1833, with her father’s family. In 1834 she was married to Alexander Hdleary,
Esq., and has Lived up to the time of her death in the vicinity of this city. In early life she made a public
profession of religion, and after coming to Burlington united with the First Baptist Church, of which she
has been an esteemed member for many years. She leaves a husband and a family of six daughters and
two sons, in whose temporal and spiritual interests she was deeply concerned. They have in her life a
worthy example. Their loss is her everlasting gain, for in all humbleness of spirit she rested upon the
finished salvation of Jesus, and now being absent from the body, she is with the Lord.

Her funeral services will be held at the family residence at two o'clock to-morrow (Friday)
afternoon.

Burlington, August 30, 1877.

Alexander Hilleary died at 1:20 a.m. on April 3, 1891. A very large funeral was held for him
before his burial in Aspen Grove Cemetery. His estate papers listed seven of his children as his heirs:
Martha A Flanders, Mary H. Parsons, William C. Hilleary, Louis N. Hilleary, Emma H. Van Winkle,
Frances Lubnick, and Clara H. SUngluff, and a granddaughter, EUa H. Parsons. At the time of his
death he held ten tracts of land containing approximately 563 acres located in sections 13. 17. 18, 24.
25, and 30 of Union Township. He held certificates of deposit totaling $1235.00 and $105.00 in cash. His
executors were his son, Louis N. Hilleary, and sons-in-law, Oliver G. Van Winkle and Julius F.
Shngluff.

The children of Alexander and Sarah Morgan Hilleary were:

20

21

22

23

24

25

V.

vi.

vii.

viii.

Eliza Jane^ Hilleary^®. Born, circa 1835, in Burlington Twp., Des Moines Co..
Territory of Michigan. Died, Oct 1836, in Burlington Twp., Des Moines Co., lA.
Martha Ann Hilleary.

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hilleary.

John J. Hillearj^®. Born, 31 Jan 1841, in Des Moines Co., Territory of Iowa, near
Burlington. Died, 26 Apr 1864, in Camden, Ouachita Co., AK^^. Buried in Aspen
Grove Cem., Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA. Military service in the Civil War in
the 1st Iowa Infantry.

Mary Jane Hilleary.

Wilham Constant Hilleary.

Matilda Hilleary.

Sarah Alice Hilleary^®. Born, 17 Oct 1850, in Des Moines Co., lA, near
Burlington^T Died, 3 Nov 1853, in Des Moines Co., lA, near Burlington‘S^. Buried
in Aspen Grove Cem., Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 28 Oct 1850, in
Augusta Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 455.

Sarah Alice Hilleary was a twin of Charlotte Hilleary who died at birth.
Charlotte Hilleary^*^. Born, 17 Oct 1850, in Des Moines Co., lA, near
Burhngton'SS. Died, 17 Oct 1850, in Des Moines Co., lA, near Burlington.

Louis Napolean Hilleary.

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xi. Ida "Emma" Hilleary^*^. Born. 7 Apr 1855, in Des Moines Co., lA. near
Burlington"*^. Census: 17 Jul 1860, in Burlington, Des Moines Co.. lA: p. 736.
Census: 20 Aug 1870, in 6th Ward, Burlington, Des Moines Co.. lA: p. 428.
Census: 11 Jun 1880, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 129. Resided, 1930, in
Des Moines, Polk Co., lA"*®. She married®*, first, OUver Goldsmith Van Winkle®*.
2 Jan 1881. She married, second, Mr. Place.

xii. Frances "Fannie" V. Hilleary"*®. Born, 8 Mar 1857, in Des Moines Co.. lA, near
Burlington^*. Census: 17 Jul 1860, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 736.
Census: 20 Aug 1870. in 6th Ward. Burlington, Des Moines Co.. lA: p. 428.
Resided: circa 1891, in Burlington. Des Moines Co., lA®^. Resided. 1930. in
Denver, Denver Co., CO^ She married, first, Edwin Abner Leebrick. 10 Sep
1879. She married^, second, Harry P. Mohrwere^, 10 Oct 1895.

xiii. Clara Huhn Hilieary.

8. William Constant^ Morgan (William*). Born, circa 1822, in Sangamon Co., IL. near Richland.
Died, 24 Jan 1846, in Des Moines Co., lA®®.

William married EHzabeth D. Ogle, daughter of Benjamin Ogle, 1842, in Des Moines Co..
Territory of Iowa. Marriage license, 26 Jan 1842, in Des Moines Co., lA. Born, circa 1824. in Illinois.
Died, 30 Jul 1887, in Eddyville, Wapello Co., lA. Census: 21 Nov 1850, in District 13, Wapello Co.. lA;
p. 386B. Census: 1860, in Columbia Twp., Wapello Co., lA; p. 679.

William Constant Morgan's estate was probated January 29, 1846, in Des Moines County, Iowa.
Isaac Canterbury, his brother-in-law, was the administrator. The records were found in File B128: Des
Moines County, Iowa Probate Book B, pages 288-289, 45-46, 297-298, 360, 367. 371, 383, 48. and 481:
inventory record, page 290; appraisement and sale, pages 220-221, 237: and settlement, pages 243-4.

The estate appraisal, made February 14, 1848. included farm tools and the following livestock: a
yoke of working steers, a cow, a red heifer, a roan heifer, a calf, two bay horses, an iron gray filly, a
black colt, a bay colt, a sorrel colt, a spotted sow, fifteen pigs, and sixteen head of sheep. Among the
purchasers at the sale were: his wife's cousin, WiUiam Vance, his brother, John B. Morgan, his father.
William Morgan, Isaac and Carlisle Canterbury, and John and James L. Dyer. After the payment of
debts, the estate settlement, filed on February 14, 1848, netted $116.95. EHzabeth remarried WilHam
Vance, son of James Vance^^, after the death of her husband.

Real estate owned by William Constant Morgan in Union Township of Des Moines County at
the time of his death included:

65 acres in E 1/2, SW 1/4, section 15
17 1/2 acres in W 1/2. SE 1/4, section 24
80 acres of timber in W 1/2, SE 1/4, section 24
380 acres in E 1/2, NW 1/4, section 13

William and EHzabeth Ogle Morgan had a daughter:

27 i. Sarah IsabeUa® Morgan.

9. John Bradley^ Morgan (WilHam*). Born, circa 1828, in Sangamon Co., IL, near Richland®"*.
Census: 19 Nov 1850, in District 13, Wapello Co., lA; p. 485®®. Iowa State Census: 1856, in Liberty
Twp., Marion Co.; p. 384®®. Resided, 1860, in an unknown place. Resided: 29 Apr 1876, in Mahaska
Co., lA®'^. Occupation: merchant.

James Vance was a brother of Sarah Vance Morgan, mother of Elizabeth Ogle's husband, William Constant
Morgan.

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John married Mary Jane Carpenter, 24 Nov 1844, in Lee Co., lA. Born, circa 1826, in
Tennessee. Census: 1850, in Mahaska Co., lA; p. 219. Census: 19 Nov 1850, in District 13, Wapello Co..
lA; p. 485. Iowa State Census: 1856, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co.; p. 384. Census: 9 Jun 1860, in
Jefferson Twp., Mahaska Co., lA; p. 131®®.

John was the owner of property in sections 13 and 24 of township 69, range 3, Des Moines
County Iowa. He sold two tracts on September 25th and October 13th of 1848. By the time of the 1850
census the family had moved to WapeUo County, Iowa, and by 1856 was in Marion County. By 1860
they resided in Mahaska County, where they were still in residence in 1876.

The children of John and Mary Jane Carpenter Morgan were:

i. Wilham B.® Morgan. Born, circa 1845, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA.
Census: 19 Nov 1850, in District 13, Wapello Co., lA; p. 485. Iowa State Census:
1856, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co.; p. 384. Census: 9 Jun 1860, in Jefferson Twp..
Mahaska Co., lA; p. 131.

ti. Evaiine A. Morgan. Born, circa 1848, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA. Census:
19 Nov 1850, in District 13, WapeUo Co., lA; p. 485. Iowa State Census: 1856, in
Liberty Twp., Marion Co.; p. 384. Census: 9 Jun 1860, in Jefferson Twp., Mahaska
Co., IA;p. 131.

iii. Laura A. Morgan. Born, circa 1853, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Iowa State
Census: 1856, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co.; p. 384. Census: 9 Jun 1860. in
Jefferson Twp., Mahaska Co., lA; p. 131.

iv. John W. C. Morgan. Born, circa 1855, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Iowa
State Census: 1856, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co.; p. 384. Census: 9 Jun 1860, in
Jefferson Twp., Mahaska Co., lA; p. 131.

Third Generation

10. Mariah "Louisa"® Teas (Martha^, William^). Born, 9 Apr 1827, in Sangamon Co., IL^*^. Died, 6
Jul 1852, in Des Moines Co., IA^°. Census: 21 Aug 1850, in Fort Des Moines, Polk Co., lA; p. 27.

Louisa married Charles C. Van®®, 8 Apr 1847^®. Born, circa 1815, in Vermont. Census; 21
Aug 1850, in Fort Des Moines, Polk Co., lA; p. 27. Census; 1870, in 1st Ward, Des Moines, Polk Co., lA;
p. 140. Occupation: farmer.

The children of Charles and Mariah Louisa Teas Van were:

i. Clay M.*^ Van. Born, circa 1846, in Fort Des Moines, Polk Co., lA. Census: 21 Aug
1850, in Fort Des Moines, Polk Co., lA; p. 27.

ii. Win T. Van. Born, circa 1849, in Fort Des Moines, Polk Co., lA. Census: 21 Aug
1850, in Fort Des Moines, Polk Co., lA; p. 27. Census: 1870, in 1st Ward, Des
Moines, Polk Co., I A; p. 140.

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11. Emily Jane^ Teas (Martha^, William^). Born. 17 Mar 1829, in Sangamon Co.. IL^®. Died, after
1876, in Oregon. Census; 1850, in Mahaska Co.. lA; p. 157®°.

Emily married, first, Hiram Garrison Morgan, son of Rawley W. Morgan and Eliza Sayre. 14
Mar 1847, at the home of William Morgan, Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Marriage license. 13 Mar
1847. Born, 12 Dec 1824, in Sangamon Co., IL. Died, 19 Mar 1907. in Portland. Multnomah Co., OR.
Census: 1850, in Mahaska Co., lA: p. 157. They were divorced. She married, second, Shelton
VoilsA^iles^®, 1852, in Des Moines Co., lA®^. She remarried, Hiram Garrison Morgan, 17 Apr 1872,
in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR®^. Divorced, Mar 1876, in Portland. Multnomah Co., OR.

Hiram and Emily Teas Morgan had a daughter:

i. Lucetta'^ Morgan. Born, circa 1849. in Mahaska Co., lA. Census: 1850, in
Mahaska Co., lA; p. 157.

12. Sarah E.^ Morgan (Joseph Vance "Joe’’^, William^). Born, circa 1841, in Union Twp., Des
Moines Co., Territory of Iowa. Census: 3 Sep 1850, in Marion Co., lA; p. 252. Iowa State Census; 1856.
in Liberty Twp., Marion Co.; p. 384. Census: 3 Jun 1860, in Jefferson Twp., Mahaska Co., lA: p. 121.

Sarah married WiUiam M. McGruder, 11 Aug 1859. in Mahaska Co., lA. Born, circa 1838. in
Illinois. Census: 3 Jun 1860, in Jefferson Twp., Mahaska Co., lA; p. 121. Occupation: farmer.

Two children of Wilham and Sarah E. Morgan McGruder were:

i. Ida A.'^ McGruder. Born, 29 Feb 1860, in Marion Co., lA®^. Died, 2 Jul 1872, in
Marion Co., lA. Buried in Indiana Cem., Marion Co., lA.

ii. Benjamin H. McGruder. Born, 19 Dec 1873, in Marion Co., lA®^. Died. 12 Oct
1874, in Marion Co., LA. Buried in Indiana Cem., Marion Co., lA.

13. John L.® Morgan (Joseph Vance "Joe"^, William^)®®. Born, 14 Jun 1844, in Burlington. Des
Moines Co., lA Died, 16 Apr 1920, in Hamilton, Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Buried in Hamilton
Cem., Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Census: 3 Sep 1850, in Marion Co., lA; p. 252®®. Iowa State
Census: 1856, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co.; p. 384®'^. Census: 3 Jun 1860, in Jefferson Twp., Mahaska
Co., lA; p. 121®®. Census: 27 Jun 1970, P.O. Marysville, Indiana Twp.. Marion Co., lA: p. 43. Census:
29 Apr 1910, Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED52 SHIOB. Census: 21 Jan 1920, Hamilton, Liberty
Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED56 SH13. Mihtary service in the Civil War in Company C, 7th Iowa infantry.
Occupation: farmer, plasterer.

John married®®, first his cousin, Sarah E. Ross (16), 25 Oct 1866, in Monroe Co., lA^®. He
married"^^, second. Flora M. Schnack*^®, daughter of Peter A. Schnack and Susanna Byerly, 9 Feb
1887, in Marysville, Marion Co., lA^^. Born, 6 May 1855, in Marion Co., lA, near Hamilton. Died. 20
Feb 1937, in Des Moines, Polk Co., lA Buried: 23 Feb 1937, in Indiana Cem., Marion Co., lA Census:
29 Apr 1910, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co, lA; ED52 SHIOB. Census: 21 Jan 1920, Hamilton, Liberty
Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED56 SH13. Occupation: teacher.

Below are excerpts from the History of Marion County, Iowa, and Its People, pages 70-72, which
provided biographical information for John L. Morgan:

John L. Morgan is a veteran of the Civil War and a well known and highly respected resident of
Marion county, making his home in Hamilton.... He enlisted for service in defense of the Union, joining
Company C, Seventh Iowa Infantry, with which he served for four years. He participated in the battle of
Belmont, Missouri, of Fairfax, Georgia, and also in the battle of Atlanta and the siege of that city. After

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its capitulation he started with Sherman on the march to the sea. During his long service he was twice
wounded and at Belmont, Missouri, was captured and held a prisoner of war for eleven months. He was
mustered out at Davenport, Iowa, in 1865, after which he returned to his home in Marion county, settling
upon a farm here. He has remained a resident of this county with the exception of a period of eight years
spent in Nebraska. His work as a farmer has been attended with a large and gratifying measure of
success. He has recognized opportunities and improved them to good advantage, and as the years have
gone by his labors have brought to bim a well merited reward....

... Mr. Morgan is well known as a prominent and influential member of Hamilton Lodge, No. 78,
I.O.O.F., in which he has filled all of the chairs. He likewise holds membership with the Knights of
Pythias, and his wife is connected with the P5rthian Sisters. His political endorsement is given to the
republican party, but he never seeks nor desires political office. He has served, however, for a number of
years as school director and the cause of education finds in him a stalwart friend who believes in the
employment of competent teachers and the utilization of progressive methods in the conduct of the
schools. The spirit of advancement actuates him in all things and has made him therefore one of the
leading farmers of the community. He is, moreover, one of the pioneer settlers, having been a resident of
this county for sixty-five years, in which period he has seen it emerge from the conditions of frontier life
and take on all of the evidences of a modern and progressive civilization. He can remember a time when
wild game was quite plentiful and when much of the land in this county was still unclaimed and
uncultivated. Comparatively few wagon roads had been laid out and only here and there was a cabin to
indicate that the work of civilization had been begun. As the years passed on he bore his part in
advancing the county and its best interest, and he has left an indelible impress for good upon the
development of this section.

The children of John and Sarah Ross Morgan were:

28 i. Cora E.^ Morgan.

ii. Annetta M. Morgan. Born, 23 Jul 1870, in Marion Co., Died, 29 Nov 1870,
in Marion Co., lA^^. Buried in Indiana Cem., Marion Co., lA.

29 iii. Eva L. Morgan.

The children of John and Flora Schnack Morgan were;

30

Frank A Morgan^®. Born, circa 1888, in Holt Co., NE. Died, before 1915.

Harry Keith Morgan.

George D. Morgan^®. Born, 8 Mar 1895, in Holt Co., NE. Died, 13 Dec 1969, in
Arkansas. Buried in Hamilton Cem., Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Census: 29 Apr
1910, in Liberty Twp, Marion Co, lA; ED52 SHlOB. Military service in World War
I. Census: Jan 1920, in 1303 18th St, Des Moines, Polk Co, lA; ED160 SH7. He
married Nellie, surname unknown, before 1920.

Anna Gracell Morgan^®. Born, 8 Mar 1895, in Marion Co., lA, near Hamilton.
Died, 1901, in Marion Co., lA, near Hamilton. Buried in Hamilton Cem., Liberty
Twp., Marion Co., lA.

14. Nancy^ Ross (Matilda^, William^)^^ Born, 7 Apr 1836, in Burlington, Des Moines Co.,
Territory of Wisconsin'^®. Died, after 1907, in Albia, Monroe Co., lA. Census: 19 Nov 1850, in District
13, Wapello Co., lA; p. 485. Census: 16 Aug 1870, in Albia, Monroe Co., lA; p. 420. Census: 16 Jun
1900, in Clay Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED38 SHIO.

Nancy married George Marcus Nidiver, 11 Oct 1853, in EddyviUe, Wapello Co., lA^®. Born,
Oct 1827, in Kentucky. Died, Oct 1901, in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., lA. Census: 16 Jun 1870, in Albia,
Monroe Co., lA; p. 420. Census: 16 Aug 1900, in Clay Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED38 SHIO. Occupation:
plasterer.

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The children of George and Nancy Ross Nidiver were:

31

i. William Ross'* Nidiver. Born, Oct 1854, in Iowa. Census: 16 Aug 1870, in Albia.
Monroe Co., lA; p. 420. Census: il Jun 1900. at 1426 Walnut, Des Moines. Polk
Co., lA; ED70 SH15. Resided, after 1907. in Oskaloosa. Mahaska Co.. lA. He
married Jennie Morgan, 15 Feb 1884, in Mahaska Co., lA.

WiUiam Ross and Jennie Morgan Nidiver had no children.

ii. Laura Henrietta Nidiver. Born, circa 1859, in Iowa. Died, before 1907. in Tracy.
Marion Co., lA. Census: 16 Aug 1870, in Albia, Monroe Co., lA: p. 420. She
married Mr. Holstein.

iii. Mary Nidiver. Born, circa 1861. in Iowa. Census: 16 Aug 1870, in Albia, Monroe
Co., lA; p. 420.

iv. Charles "George" Nidiver.

V. Walter L. Nidiver. Born, 1869, in Iowa. Census: 16 Aug 1870, in Albia. Monroe
Co., lA; p. 420. Census: 14 Jun 1900, in Poor Farm, Knoxville Tp, Marion Co, lA:
ED42 SH9'^'^.

vi. Matilda A. Nidiver. Born, circa 1869^®. Died, before 1907, in Oskaloosa,
Mahaska Co., lA'^®. She married C. R. Maddox, 4 Dec 1889, in Mahaska Co., IA®°.

vii. George Franklin Nidiver. Born. Oct 1874, in Iowa. Resided. 1907. in Albia,
Monroe Co., lA. Census: 16 Jun 1900. in Clay Twp.. Marion Co., lA: ED38 SHIO.

viii. Nancy Ross Nidiver. Resided in Albia, Monroe Co., lA®*.

15. Christopher Columbus^ Ross (Matilda^, William^). Born, 30 May 1841, in Burlington. Des
Moines Co., Territory of lowa®^. Died, 6 Sep 1921. in Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD. Buried in Rosebud
Cem., Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD. Census: 19 Nov 1850, in District 13, Wapello Co., lA; p. 485. Census:
9 Jul 1870, in Monroe Co., lA, P.O. Box Albia, p. 449. Census: 17 Jun 1880, in Lovilia, Union Twp.,
Monroe Co., lA; ED135 SHI, 2. Resided: 1888. in Monona Co., lA. Census: 13 Jun 1900. in Twp. 97.
Gregory Co., SD; ED41 SH7. Occupation: farmer.

Christopher married Sarah Ann Kittle, daughter of Jacob Hittle and Hulda J. Ambus, 16 Apr
1867, in Monroe Co., lA®^. Born, Oct 1843, in Indiana. Died, after 1920. in Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD.
Buried in Rosebud Cem., Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD. Census: 9 Jul 1870. in Monroe Co.. lA, P.O. Box
Albia, p. 449. Census: 17 Jun 1880, in Lovilia, Union Twp., Monroe Co., lA: EDI35 SHI. 2. Resided:
1899, in Mapleton, Monona Co., lA. Census: 13 Jun 1900, in Twp. 97, Gregory Co., SD: ED41 SH7.

The following was the obituary of Christopher Columbus Ross as printed in the Bonesteel.
South Dakota, PILOT^HERALR.

C. C. ROSS

C. C. Ross died at the house of his daughter, Mrs. J. R. M. Bouslaugh on Tuesday morning after
an illness of about Rve months.

C. C. Ross was bom at Burlington, Des Moines county, Iowa, on May 30, 1841. and died on
September 6, 1921, at 3:29 in the morning, at the age of 80 years, 3 months, and 7 days.

He leaves to mourn his death the wife, Sarah Ann Ross, and six children. W. R. Ross being the
oldest now living at Hot Springs, S. D., Mrs. Martha A. Lanigan of Chadron, Nebr., Mrs. Emily Metcalf of
Sun Rise, Wyo., Mrs. Anna L. Bouslaugh, Mrs. Nellie G. Stienman of Chadron, Nebr., and Mr. Hiram S.
Ross, the yoimgest, now living at Castania, Iowa. Besides he leaves 47 grandchildren and 21 great
grandchildren. Present of the children, Mrs. Martha A. Lanigan, Mrs. Anna L., Bouslaugh and Mrs.
Nellie G. Stienman. There were nine grandchildren at the funeral, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. M. Bouslaugh’s
children Fred, Theodore, Dewey, Leon, Arlo, Millie, Margaret and Mr. and Mrs. Colonel L. Bishop and
Miss Amy Lanigan from Chadron, Nebr. Several neighbors attended the Funeral services at the home,
conducted by Rev. Geo. Hoover of Bonesteel, and interment in Rosebud Cemetery in Bonesteel.

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The children of Christopher and Sarah Hittle Ross were:

32

33

34

35

36

37

i. William Richard'^ Ross.

ii. Charlie G. Ross. Born, 23 Apr 1870, in Monroe Co., Died. 26 Feb 1875. in
Marion Co., lA. Buried in Hamilton Cem., Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Census: 9
Jul 1870, in Monroe Co., lA, P.O. Box Albia, p. 449.

iii. Martha A. Ross.

iv. Sarah Emily "Emma" Ross.

V. Anna L. Ross.

vi. Nellie G. Ross.

vii. Hiram S. Ross.

16. Sarah E.^ Ross (Matilda^, William^)^®. Born, 18 Dec 1843, in Eddyville, Wapello Co., Territory
of Iowa®®. Died, 16 Nov 1873, in Marion Co;, lA, near Hamilton^®. Buried in Indiana Cem., Marion Co..
lA. Census: 3 Sep 1850, in Marion Co., lA; p. 252. Census: 27 Jun 1870, in P.O . Marysville, Indiana
Twp, Marion Co., lA; p.43. Occupation: teacher.

Sarah married®® a cousin, John L. Morgan (13). See #13 for further information on this family,

17. Amanda M.® Ross (MatUda^, William^)^^. Born, 8 Sep 1851, in Mahaska Co., lA, near
Eddyville®®. Died, 1921, in Dundy Co., NE, 6 mdes north of, Haigler®'^. Census: 1870, in Marysville,
Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA; p. 199. Census: 1880, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co, lA; ED124 SH18.
Resided: 16 Jun 1900, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED50 SH20. Census: 29 Apr 1910, in W 1/2
Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED53 SH15A.

Amanda married Robert Mitchell, 29 Aug 1878, in Marion Co., lA®®. Born, Jun 1850, in Iowa.
Resided, 1888, in Marion Co., lA, near Hamilton®®. Census: 1880, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co, lA;
ED124 SH18. Census: 16 Jun 1900, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED50 SH20. Census: 29 Apr
1910, in W 1/2 Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED53 SH15A. Occupation: farmer.

The children of Robert and Amanda Rc«s MitcheU were:

38 i. H. "Harry"^ MitcheU.

ii. Carl Ross Mitchell. Born, 22 Jun 1890, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA®®. Died,
28 May 1955, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA, near Hamilton®®. Buried in
Hamilton Cem., Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Census: 16 Jun 1900, in Liberty
Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED50 SH20. Census: 29 Apr 1910, in W 1/2 Liberty Twp.,
Marion Co., lA; ED53 SH15A.

iii. Osa G. Mitchell. Born, Jun 1893, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Census: 16
Jun 1900, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED50 SH20. Census: 29 Apr 1910, in
W 1/2 Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED53 SH15A.

18. Emily A.® Ross (Matilda®, Wiliiam^)^®. Born, 14 Mar 1854, ia Mahaska Co., lA, near
Eddyville®®. Died, 13 Oct 1873, in Marion Co., IA, near Hamilton. Census: 1870, in Marysville, Liberty
Twp., Marion Co., IA; p. 199.

Emily married Charles J. Wasson, 20 Jun 1872, in Marion Co., IA®L Resided in Marion Co.,
IA, near Hamilton. Occupation: farmer.

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Charles and Emily Ross Wasson had a daughter;
i. Miss'* Wasson.

19. George Chinn^ Ross (Matilda^, William*)^^. Born, 10 Apr 1858, in Mahaska Co.. lA. near
EddyviUe. Died, after 1907, in Riverside, Riverside Co., CA®^. Census: 1870, in Marysville. Liberty
Twp., Marion Co., lA; p. 199. Census: 17 Jun 1880, in Loviha, Union Twp., Monroe Co., lA; ED 135
SHI, 2. Census: 25 Jun 1900, in Elsinore Twp., Riverside Co., CA; ED2I4 SH6. Occupation: night
watchman.

George married, first, Ida L. Willsey, 24 Sep 1878, in Marion Co., lA®^. Born, circa 1861, in
Iowa. Died, before 1900. Census: 17 Jun 1880, in Lovilia, Union Twp., Monroe Co., lA; ED135 SHI. 2.
He married, second, Mae, surname unknown, circa 1900, in Iowa. Born. Sep 1876. in Iowa. Census: 25
Jun 1900, in Elsinore Twp., Riverside Co., CA; ED214 SH6.

The children of George and Ida L. Willsey Ross were:

i. Daisy M.^ Ross. Born, Apr 1880, in Lovdia, Monroe Co., lA. Census; 17 Jun 1880.
in Lovilia, Union Twp., Monroe Co., lA; ED135 SHI, 2.

39 ii. Guy C. Ross.

20. Martha Ann^ Hilleary (Sarah^, William*)^°. Born, 12 Apr 1837, in Des Moines Co.. Territory
of Wisconsin, near Burlington®^. Died, 4 Feb 1931, in Clarion, Wright Co., lA**^. Buried in Aspen Grove
Cem., Burlington. Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 28 Oct 1850, in Burlington Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p,
455. Census; 17 Jul 1860, in Burlington Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 736. Census: 25 Jun 1900. in
Union Twp., Des Moines Co.. lA; ED23 SH12A52.

Martha married Samuel Abbott Flanders®®, son of Jacob Flanders and Huldah Abbott. 24
Oct 1854, in Des Moines Co., lA®®. Marriage license, 23 Oct 1854. Born, 23 May 1832, in Concord,
Merrimack Co., NH®^. Died, 28 Jun 1887, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA®'*. Buried in Aspen Grove
Cem., Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA. Military service in Civil War, 1861, in Company D, 1st lA
Cavalry. Occupation: teacher, farmer, carpenter.

The Biographical Review of Des Moines County, pages 250*1, provided for us the following
biography of Samuel Abbot Flanders:

Samuel A. Flanders, in whose life record there is much that is worthy of emulation, and whose
memory is dear to the hearts of a large circle of friends who knew and honored him during his active life,
was one of the noble figures in the history and development of this section of Iowa, being known
throughout Des Moines county as one who was singxilarly devoted to all that mig^t conduce to the moral
and ethical advancement of mankind, as well as being always among the first to aid any movement for
the material upbuilding of the community in which he made his home. He was born in Concord. N.H..
May 23, 1832, a son of Jacob and Huldah (Abbott) Flanders, his grandparents being Richard and Mary
Chandler (West) Flanders and Samuel and Mary (Story) Abbott....

Samuel A. Flanders entered the schools of Concord at the usual age and was well educated, he
fitting himself for the profession of teaching, which he followed for some time after completing his
studies. At the age of twenty-two, however, he felt an ambition to enter into the larger life of the West,
then first opening to the world its magnificent field of opportunity, and came to Burlington. Here he
taught for a time in district schools near the city, and here on Oct. 24, 1854. he was united in marriage to
Miss Martha A. Hilleary, who was born near Burlington ^ril 12, 1837, a daughter of Alexander and
Sarah (Morgan) Hilleary....

...When the Civil War broke out, Mr. Flanders enlisted in Company D, First Iowa Cavalry, and
was wounded in Lafayette county, Missouri, Sept. 24, 1861, for which he drew a small pension. March 11.
while at home, Mr. Flanders was besieged by non-union men for taking a copperhead pin from one of their

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number. These nonunionists threatened to mob him if he did not give up the pin. This Mr. Flanders
refused to do, telling them he looked upon the pin as he did upon a rebel flag. When Mr. Flander's Union
neighbors heard of these threats, they came at once to his home, and offered to stand by him to the very
last. The mob did not venture to come themselves, but sent an officer to speak for them; but when he saw
Mr. Flanders was so well protected, he retired at once, and advised the mob to be off as soon as possible.
Mrs. Flanders has the pin in her possession to-day.

Upon his marriage Mr. Flanders purchased a farm of one hundred and thirty acres in Augusta
township, where he devoted his time to farming for a period of fifteen years, at the expiration of which
time he sold it and removed to Union township, where he bought a farm of fifty acres. Tliis he made his
home during the rest of his life, and as he had learned the trade of carpentering in his boyhood, working
at it in the intervals of teaching school, he built on the land a fine home, doing the work himself. ..

...Mr. Flanders was very successful as a farmer and in a material way, but he did not allow his
mind to be absorbed by the pursuit of business to the exclusion of higher interest, and was a faithful
member and worker in the Baptist church in Augusta township, for several years holding the office of
deacon. Mrs. Flanders is also identified with the Baptist church, holding her membership in Burlington,
and since the death of her husband has shown herself a woman of ability in matters of business as well as
a lady of most estimable character, she having purchased an addition of forty acres to the farm, from
which she draws a handsome revenue. The portion devoted to fruit growing she manages personally, and
the remainder she rents. Her home is the center of a profuse hospitality, and she has many friends who
value her for her social gifts and fine personality....

...Mr. Flanders' death was the occasion of deep and widespread regret, for he was an upright and
honorable man in every respect, and won the esteem of all and the love of many. In his family he was a
kind and devoted husband and father, his best characteristics being reserved for those of his own
household; and yet he was broad and humane in his sympathies, charitable, kindly, and ever devoted to
the performance of duty as he saw it. Of him it may be truly said that none knew him but to love him.
none named him but to praise.

The obituary of Samuel Abbott Flanders was as follows:

Samuel Abbott Flanders was born in New Hampshire in 1832. He came from there to Des Moines
county in 1854 and has since resided here continuously. In the autumn of the same year he married Miss
Martha Hilleary, eldest daughter of Alexander Hilleary, one of the earliest settlers of Des Moines county,
and who now lives about three miles south of town. They soon after settled on a farm in Union township
and have resided in that township ever since. In the spring of 1861 Mr. Flanders promptly responded to
the call of his country for volunteers and enlisted as a private in Company D, First Iowa cavalry, under
Capt. P. Gad Bryan. Within the first year of his service, while engaged in a skirmish, he received a severe
wound in the shoulder from the effects of which he never fxdly recovered, and on account of which he
received a pitifully small pension. In a subsequent engagement his horse was killed under him. He served
gallantly and faithfully until his regiment was disbanded at the close of the war. In the autumn following,
the republicans of Des Moines county selected him to represent them in the state legislature, at the
approaching session. He filled his chair in that assembly with credit to himself and his constituents.

Mr. Flanders identified himself with the republican party at its inception, and has faithfully
adhered to that organization ever since. When total prohibition of intoxicants became an issue with the
people, he espoused that cause with the earnestness and enthusiasm that were characteristic of his
impetuous nature. In all associations with his fellow men he was a man of positive ideas, standing as firm
as the granite hills and mountains of his native state in all cases where he believed he was in the right.

The surviving family comprises the stricken widow and six children; one son and five daughters,
the youngest of them twelve years of age.

The funeral will be held to-morrow at 10 a.m. from the family residence. The interment taking
place at the Aspen Grove cemetery of this city.

Martha HOleary Flanders survived her husband by nearly forty-four years. A Burhngton
newspaper published the following obituary for Martha Ann HiUeary Flanders:

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WAS PIONEER RESIDENT HERE

Mrs. Martha Ann Hilleary
Flanders, 93, Dies at Claiv
ion - To Be Buried Here.

Mrs. Martha Ann Hilleary Flanders, 93, pioneer resident of Des Moines county, died Wednesday
at Clarion, la., and her body was brought here this morning for burial, funeral services to be held in
Prugh's chapel tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. J. A. Riggs with burial in Aspen Grove
cemetery.

Martha Ann Hilleary was born in Burlington. April 12, 1837, before Iowa became a state. She
was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Hilleary, her father being a farmer and one of the first
settlers in Des Moines county, hfiss Hilleary was one of a family of thirteen, including four boys and nine
girls. She was married October 24, 1854, to S. A. Flanders, a weU known Des Moines county farmer, who
died in 1887.

Mrs. Flanders had an interesting life during the nearly 94 years she watched the rapid progress
of this section from a wilderness to the leading farm section of the country. She was one of the group
aboard the first passenger train to cross the railroad bridge. On their honeymoon, she and her husband
attended the first Iowa state fair at Fairfield, and she could recall the time when the state capital was at
Iowa City. She has ridden in every sort of conveyance from an oxcart to an airplane, having become an
aviation fan when she was about 90 years old. She lived through the Civil war and her husband was a
member of the Union army, and she in recent years has made three round trips across the continent.

Following her husband's death Mrs. Flanders lived for a time in California, and then made her
home for a number of years with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Hunter of Cedar Rapids, who died in 1920.
Since that time she has been living with another daughter, Mrs. W. F. Segner of Clarion, la. She is also
survived by another daughter, Mrs. S. W. Merrill and a son, D. J. Flanders, in California; three sisters.
Mrs. Clara Slingluff of Los Angeles, Mrs. Fannie Mohr of Denver, and Mrs. Emma Place of Des Moines;
11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the First Baptist church of
Burlington.

The children of Samuel and Martha Hilleary Flanders were:

i.

Sarah Alice‘S Flanders. Born,

lA**^. She married Augustus B.

40

ii.

Hulda Viola Flanders.

41

iii.

Daniel Jacob Flanders.

42

iv.

Mary Flanders.

43

V.

MatUda Hilleary Flanders.

44

vi.

Martha Pearl Flanders.

27 Oct 1855, in Burlington Twp., Des Moines Co.,
Finney.

21. Elizabeth "Lizzie"^ Hilleary (Sarah^, William^)^'^. Born, 8 Feb 1839, in Burlington Twp., Des
Moines Co., Territory of lowa"^^. Died, 24 Aug 1865, in Burlington Twp., Des Moines Co., lA®^. Census;
1860, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 584.

Elizabeth married Albion Parsons‘S®, son of Hannah Parsons, 4 Dec 1859, in Des Moines Co..
lA®^. Marriage license, 2 Dec 1859. Born, 16 Oct 1831, in Parsonsfield, Maine^^ Died, 2 Dec 1882, at
927 Jefferson St, Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA^. Baptism: 22 Feb 1854, in First Baptist Church,
Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 1860, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 584. Census: 1880.
in Burlington, 914 Valley, lA; EDI 14, SH18.

The following obituary for Albion Parsons appeared in the Burlington HAWK-EYE-.

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A LIFE OF LABOR ENDED.

Mr. Albion Parsons Dead~A Brief Re-
view of His Life

A few minutes past nine o’clock yesterday morning, the brief illness which prostrated Mr. Albion
Parsons only one week ago last night, terminated in his death. On last Wednesday evening, as already
stated in THE HAWKEYE, he went home from the store in good spirits and apparent good health. In the
night he was taken with a chill and general feeling of discomfort. The morning found him suffering from
severe congestion of the right lung. The disease strengthened its hold upon him, and by Tuesday evening
both lun^ were badly affected. It was found impossible to stay the disease or relieve the severe pain he
endured. Death came after hours of his keenest suffering and gave him the release the men of skill could
not.

Mr. Parsons was born October 16, 1831, at Parsonsfield, Maine, some thirty-four or thirty-five
miles from Portland, and was the son of Thomas and Hannah Parsons. The family was composed of four
sons and two daughters. Of these children all are now dead except Mr. C. B. Parsons of our city, and Mr.
Oscar Parsons, of Ottumwa.

Mr. Parsons lived at Parsonsfield till 1850, when he sought employment in Chelsea.
Massachusetts, remaining there about a year, at the end of which time he came west, arriving in
Burlington in August, 1851. He at once entered the employ of the firm of Copp & Parsons, of which the
members were Mr. Joshua Copp and Mr. T. L. Parsons, still a resident of our city and uncle to Mr. Albion
Parsons. With this firm and its successors, Copp, Parsons, & Co., T. L. & C. B. Parsons, C. B., E. A. & A.
Parsons, and finally C. B. Parsons, he continued his connection save a term of about two years, 1855 and
1856, when he conducted a general store at Pleasant Grove. Although successfxd in this venture, Mr.
Parsons was not well pleased with his situation and returned to Burlington, entering the store then under
the firm of T. L. & C. B. Parsons, in the capacity of a clerk, which position he retained until his death,
preferring it to any participation in the management of the business.

He was first married on December 4, 1859, by Rev. P. P. Bishop, second pastor of the First
Baptist church of this city, to Miss Lizzie HiUeary, daughter of Mr. Alexander Hilleary. Mrs. Parsons died
on the 24th of August, 1865, leaving behind her a Kttle daughter, now Miss EUa Parsons. On the 6th of
June, 1866, Mr. Parsons was married to Miss Mary Hilleary, a younger sister of his first wife. This lady
survives him together with her only child, a son named Loxiis, some nine or ten years of age.

Mr. Parsons joined the First Baptist church of Burlington and was baptized by Rev. Dr. G. J.
Johnson on the 22nd day of February, 1854. Ever since the autumn of 1862 he has held the positions of
deacon and treasurer of this church and has discharged the duties of those offices with unswerving
fidelity to the interest of the cause. He was also for many years and until his death a trustee of the
Burlington university to which he devoted much attention.

Mr. Parsons was noted for his quiet, sedate, unimpassioned manner, his entirely sober,
conscientious and upright character and his warm and constant devotion to his church. He was a man of
extreme modesty, mingling but little in society and taking no part in the busy affairs of men or in politics.
He devoted his entire time to his church, his family and his business. In him our city mourns a friend to
humanity, an upright man and a warm hearted Christian gentleman.

The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from his late residence at No. 927
Jefferson street with further services at 10:30 at the First Baptist church. The services will be conducted
by Rev. Dr. Spinney, assisted by Rev. Dr. Salter and Rev. C. J. Thompson of the Walnut street Baptist
church. The pallbearers selected are, Judge A. H. Stuttsman, Judge T. W. Newman, Mr, 0. T. Hillhouse,
Mr. Geo. Merritt, Mr. Nixon Fullerton and Mr. R. B. Junk.

The children of Albion and Elizabeth Hilleary Parsons were:

45 i. Ella Hilleary^ Parsons.

ii. Elizabeth Parsons. Born, 5 Jan 1861, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA^^. Died,
21 Aug 1865, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA^^. Buried in Aspen Grove Cem.,
Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA.

22. Mary Jane^ Hilleary (Sarah^, William^)^^. Born, 14 May 1843, in Burlington Twp.. Des
Moines Co., Territory of lowa*^^. Resided, 1905, in California‘S. Census: 28 Oct 1850, in Burlington
Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 455. Census: 17 Jul 1860, in Burlington Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 736.
Census: 1880, at 914 Valley St, Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; ED 114, SH18.

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Mary Jane married*^® the widower of her sister, Elizabeth, Albion Parsons^*^. 6 Jun 1866. in
Des Moines Co., lA^^. Born, 16 Oct 1831, in Parsonsfield, Maine^^ Died. 2 Dec 1882. at 927 Jefferson
St., Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA^. Baptism: 22 Feb 1854. at First Baptist Church. Burlington. Des
Moines Co., lA. Census: 1860, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA: p. 584. Census: 1880. at 914 Valley
St., Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; ED114, SH18.

See #21 for further information concerning Albion Parson.

Albion and Mary Jane Hilleary Parsons had a son:

i. Louis A^ Parsons. Born, 9 Apr 1872, in Burlington. Des Moines Co., lA'*^.
Census: 1880, at 914 Valley. Burlington, lA; ED114, SH18. He married Eva
Pauline Derr, 21 Aug 1920“^^.

23. William Constant^ Hilleary (Sarah^, William^)^®. Born, 15 Apr 1845, in Des Moines Co., lA.
near Burlington. Died, 3 Nov 1921, in Poway, San Diego Co., CA®^. Census: 28 Oct 1850. in
Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 455. Census: 17 Jul 1860, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 736.
Census: 13 Aug 1870. in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 29. Census: 1900, at 1722 B St.. San
Diego, CA; ED194 SH7. Census: 5 May 1910, a boarder at 1518 F St., San Diego, CA: ED155 SH7A.
Occupation: fruit merchant.

William married^^ Mary Frances Robinson*^^, 9 Oct 1867, in Des Moines Co.. lA. Born, May
1848, in Iowa. Census: 13 Aug 1870, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 29. Census: 10 Jun 1880,
in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED119 SH7. Census: 1900, at 1722 B St., San Diego, CA: ED194
SH7.

The children of William and Mary Robinson Hilleary were:

i. Wyona*^ Hilleary. Born, 6 Oct 1868, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA near
Middletown'^T Died, 31 Jul 1871^0^ Buried in Aspen Grove Cem., Burlington. Des
Moines Co., lA Census: 18 Aug 1870, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA: p. 548.

ii. Alexander R. Hilleary. Born, 10 Sep 1870, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA.
Died, 11 Feb 1920. Census: 10 Jun 1880, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA;
EDI 19 SH7. He married Carrie Henninger.

ill Louella Hilleary. Born, Feb 1873, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., Census;

10 Jun 1880, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA: EDI 19 SH7. Census: 1900, at
1722 B St., San Diego, CA; ED194 SH7.

iv. Maude Clara Hilleary. Born, 25 Mar 1875, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co.. [A‘^^
Census: 10 Jun 1880, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA: EDI 19 SH7. She
married James Sherwin Winfree, 24 May ISOO'^^.

V. Madge Frances Hilleary. Born, 25 Mar 1875. in Union Twp.. Des Moines Co.,
Census: 10 Jun 1880, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; EDI 19 SH7. She
married Ronald E. Pierce, 1907^^.

24. Matilda^ Hilleary (Sarah^, Wdliam^)^^. Born, 16 Sep 1847, in Des Moines Co.. lA, near
Burlington^^. Died, 9 Apr 1883, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA**. Census: 28 Oct 1850, in Augusta
Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 455. Census: 20 Aug 1870, in 6th Ward, Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA;
p. 428. Census: 12 Jun 1880, at 1919 Potts St., Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; ED117 SH44.

Matilda married^*^ John Henri Bapton Martelle^^, 1868. Born, Jan 1839, in New York.
Resided, 1879, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 12 Jun 1880, at 1919 Potts St., Burlington,
lA; ED117 SH44. Census: 5 Jun 1900, at 329 S. Marshal St.. Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; EDIO
SH12B. Occupation: dentist.

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The children of John and Matilda Hilleary Martelle were:

i. Johanna^ Martelle. Born, circa 1870, in Illinois. Census: 12 Jun 1880, at 1919
Potts St., Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; EDI 17 SH44.

ii. Grace Martelle. Born, circa 1872, in Iowa. Census: 12 Jun 1880, at 1919 Potts
St, Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; ED117 SH44.

iii. John Martelle. Born, circa 1874, in Iowa. Census: 12 Jun 1880, at 1919 Potts St,
Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; EDI 17 SH44.

25. Louis Napolean^ Hilleary (Sarah^, William^)^*^. Born, 26 Oct 1852, in Des Moines Co., lA, near
Burhngton^^. Died, 12 Mar 1907, in Poway Twp., San Diego Co., CA*^. Census: 20 Aug 1870, in 6th
Ward, Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 428. Census: 25 Jun 1900, in Poway Twp., San Diego Co.,
CA; ED 179 SH7. Graduation from New York City Medical University. Occupation: physician, farmer.

Louis married Frances Virginia Drew, 8 Apr 1883. Born, Jan 1861, in Iowa. Census: 25 Jun
1900, in Poway Twp., San Diego Co., CA; ED179 SH7. Census: 1910, in Poway Twp., San Diego Co.,
CA.

The children of Louis and Frances Drew Hilleary were:

i. Sarah^ Hilleary. Born, Feb 1884, in California. Census: 25 Jun 1900, in Poway
Twp., San Diego Co., CA; ED179 SH7.

ii. Mary Hilleary. Born, Apr 1887, in California. Census: 25 Jun 1900, in Poway
Twp., San Diego Co., CA; ED179 SH7.

iii. HeUen Hilleary. Born, Jun 1891, in California. Census: 25 Jun 1900, in Poway
Twp., San Diego Co., CA; ED179 SH7. Census: 1910, in Poway Twp., San Diego
Co., CA.

iv. Louis F. Hilleary. Born, 2 Dec 1896, in Cahfornia^*^®. Died, Nov 1975, in Los
Angeles Co., CA^°^. Census; 25 Jun 1900, in Poway Twp., San Diego Co.. CA;
ED179 SH7. Census: 1910, in Poway Twp., San Diego Co., CA. Census: Jan 1920,
at 1126 Jones St, San Francisco, CA; ED179 SH14.

26. Clara Huhn^ Hilleary (Sarah^, William^)^'^®. Born, 9 Jul 1859, in Des Moines Co., lA, near
Burlington^'^'^. Census: 17 Jul 1860, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 736. Census: 20 Aug 1870,
in 6th Ward, Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA; p. 428. Resided: 18 Sep 1907, at 1016 S. 10th St.,
Burlington, lA. Resided: 1930, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Clara married Juhus Foster "Foss" Slingluff^, son of Christian J. Slingluff and Eliza Ann
Hamilton, 10 Sep 1879, in Des Moines Co., lA^*^®. Born, 14 Feb 1849, in Cincinnati, Hamilton Co.,
Resided: 18 Sep 1907, at 1016 S. 10th St., Burlington, lA. Occupation: railroad conductor.

From page 210 of the Portrait and Biographical Album of Des Moines County, Iowa came the
following biographical sketch of Julius SUngluff:

Jidius F. Slingluff, who is among the oldest conductors on the Iowa Division of the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy Railroad. ...He came to Des Moines County, Iowa, in 1859, with his parents, who
settled at Danville. There he grew to manhood, receiving his primary education in the schools of Des
Moines County, and later took a course at Bryant & Stratton’s Business College, of Burlington, where he
graduated in 1861. After completing his education, Mr. Slin^uff began learning the painter's trade, but,
finding this distasteful, went to work at railroading, as brakesman on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy,
working his way up to the position of freight conductor, and later becoming passenger conductor, and is
now running between Burlington and Creston.

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Mr. Sliagluff ia a member of Waakuigton Lodge. No. 1. I.O.O.F.. alao a member of the Order of
Railway Conductora, and in politica affiliatea with the Republican party.

The children of Julius and Clara Hilleary Slingluff were:

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i. Harry Wiliston** Slingluf. Born, 29 Jun 1880. in Burlington, Des Moines Co..

Died, 4 Jun 1924. in Des Moines Co., Buried in Aspen Grove Cem..

Burlington, Des Moines Co., IA. Occupation: physician.

ii. Francis Slingluff.

iti. Edna Claire Slingluff Born, 22 Sep 1886. in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA^^.
She married H. E. McCloughan, 18 Sep 1907, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., IA.

A description of the wedding of Edna Shngluff appeared in THE HAWKEYE of
Burlington as follows:

A beautiful wedding occurred at high noon Wedneaday, September 18. 1907. at
the home of the bride’a parenta, Mr. and Mra. J. F. Slingluff, 1016 South Tenth
atreet, when their daughter, Miaa Edna, waa given in marriage to Mr. H. E.
McCloug^am. The ceremony waa performed by the Rev. Harry Clayton Rogers. The
home waa prettily decorated for the occasion. Only the immediate relatives and
friends of the family witnessed the ceremony. The bride looked very pretty in a white
wedding gown and carried bride's roses. She ia a moat amiable girl, with a host of
friends. Hie groom ia the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. McCloughan, of Chillicothe, Mo.
They left this morning for a short visit with the groom's parents, after which they
wiU take a short trip through the west.

iv. Irma Naomi Slingluff. Born, 15 Aug 1893, in Burlington, Des Moines Co.. IA. She
married Elwyn "Elmer" Fox, Mar 1913, in Burlington. Des Moines Co., lA**^

27. Sarah Isabella^ Morgan (William Constant^, William^). Born, circa 1843. in Des Moines Co..
IA. Died, before 1887. Census: 19 Nov 1850, in District 13, Wapello Co., IA: p. 486. Census: 1860, in
Columbia Twp., Wapello Co., IA; p. 679. Census: 2 Jun 1870, in 1st Ward, Eddyville, Wapello Co., IA:

p. 86.

Sarah married Charles S. Parsons, 28 Jun 1863, in Mahaska Co., IA; A.D. French,
officiating^®®. Marriage license, 17 Jun 1863. Born, circa 1833, in Ohio^^®. Birth(2): Apr 1840. in
Massachusetts^®^. Census: 2 Jun 1870, in 1st Ward, Eddyville, Wapello Co., IA: p. 86. Census: 7 Jun
1880, on 4th St., Eddyville, Wapello Co., IA; ED55 SH16. Census: 1900, on 4th St., Eddyville, Wapello
Co.,IA; ED 159 SH4.

On February 22, 1879, C. S. Parsons deposed for Mary Ennis Vance when she applied for a
widow’s pension. Charles' wife, Sarah Isabella Morgan, was a great grand-daughter of Nancy Bradley
Vance whose son, James Vance, was the husband of Mary Ennis Vance. He testified he had been an
immediate neighbor of Mary Vance for the past thirty-five years.

The children of Charles and Sarah Morgan Parsons were:

i. Mary "EUa"*^ Parsons. Born, Apr 1864, in Iowa. Census: 2 Jun 1870, in 1st Ward,
Eddyville, Wapello Co., IA; p. 86. She married Frank De Long, 1 Jan 1885, in
Mahaska Co., lA^^^.

ii. Elizabeth J. Parsons. Born, Sep 1866, in Eddyville, Wapello Co., IA. Died, before
1887. Census: 2 Jun 1870, in 1st Ward, Eddyville, WapeUo Co., IA; p. 86. Census:
7 Jun 1880, in Eddyville, Wapello Co., IA; ED55 SH16.

iii. William H. H. Parsons. Born, Aug 1873, in Eddyville, WapeUo Co., IA. Census: 7
Jun 1880, in Eddyville. WapeUo Co., IA; ED55 SH16. Census: Jan 1920, in Iowa
State Hospital, Mt. Pleasant, Henry Co, IA; ED33 SH16.

iv. Jennie Parsons.

THE MORGAN FAMILY

489

Fourth Generation

28. Cora E.** Morgan (John Joseph Vance "Joe"^, William^) Born, 31 Jul 1868, in Lovilia.
Monroe Co., Died, 17 Jun 1935, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA, near Hamilton^^^. Buried in

Hamilton Cem., Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Census: 27 Jun 1870, in PO Marysville, Indiana Twp,
Marion Co., lA; p.43. Resided: 1915, in Kirksville, Adair Co., At the time her father's estate was

being settled, Cora York lived at Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Cora married George Wesley York, 4 Sep 1887, in Marion Co., lA^^'^. Born, 8 Feb 1865^^^.
Died, 12 May 1916, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co., Buried in Hamilton Cem., Liberty Twp.,

Marion Co., I A.

The children of George and Cora Morgan York were:

i. May^ York. Born, 24 Oct 1890, in Marion Co., lA. Died, 13 Nov 1900, in
Hamilton Cem., Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA.

ii. Edith York. Born, 13 Feb 1894, in Marion Co., lA. Died, 23 Nov 1901.

ui. Merle York. Born, 3 Oct 1896, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Died, 13 Sep

1897, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA, near Hamilton. Buried in Hamilton Cem.,
Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA

29. Eva L.^ Morgan (John L.^, Joseph Vance "Joe"^, Witliam^)^^. Born, 17 Oct 1871, in Marion Co.,
lA, near Hamllton^^^. Died, 1958, in Marion Co., lA, near Hamilton^®. Buried in Hamilton Cem..
Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Census: 20 Jan 1920, in Hamilton, Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED56
SH12A.

Eva married James B. Bolton^^ 2 Sep 1892. Born, 3 Nov 1871, in lUinois^^^^. Died, Jan 1969,
in Des Moines, Polk Co., Death(2): 1968^^. Buried in Hamilton Cem., Liberty Twp., Marion Co.,

lA. Census: 20 Jan 1920, in Hamilton, Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED56 SH12A. Occupation: coal
miner.

The children of James and Eva Morgan Bolton were::

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i. Clifford® Bolton.

ii. Bert Bolton. Born, 3 Apr 1897, in Marion Co., lA^®. Died, 21 Oct 1917, in Albia,
Marion Co., lA^®. Buried in Hamilton Cem., Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA.
Occupation: coal miner.

Bert Bolton was injured in a Missouri coal mine when a mule squeezed him
against a wall. He was returned to Marion County, Iowa, where he died of his
injuries.

tii. Jennie Bolton. Born, 1 Jan 1899, in Marion Co., lA. Died, 24 Feb 1907, in
Marion Co., lA. Buried in Indiana Cem., Marion Co., lA.

iv. Leota Bolton. Born, 1900, in Hamilton, Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Census; 20
Jan 1920. in Hamilton, Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED56 SH12A. She married,
first, Claude Williams. She married, second, Glen Watson.

V. Warren James Bolton. Born, 1901, in Marion Co., lA^®. Died, 1929, in Marion Co.,
lA^®. Buried in Indiana Cem., Marion Co., lA. He married Norma Funderburg.

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48 vi. Clyde Bolton.

vii. Florence "Roxie" Bolton.

30. Harry Keith^ Morgan (John L.^, Joseph Vance "Joe"^, William^)^^, Born, Aug 1892. in Holt
Co., NE. Died, 1947, in Marion Co., lA, near Hamilton, Buried in Hamilton Cem., Liberty Twp.. Marion
Co., lA Census: 29 Apr 1910, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA: ED52 SHIOB. Census: 13 Jan 1920. on
Buxton Road, Liberty Twp, Marion Co, lA; ED56 SH3.

Harry married Leah, surname unknown^^. circa 1915. Born. 1895, in Minnesota. Died. Jun
1981. Census: 13 Jan 1920, on Buxton Road, Liberty Twp. Marion Co. lA; ED56 SH3.

The children of Harry and Leah Morgan were;

i. Lloyd® Morgan. Born, 1917, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Census; 13 Jan
1920, on Buxton Rd., Liberty Twp, Marion Co, lA: ED56 SH3.

ii. Margaret Morgan. Born, Apr 1919. in Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Census: 13
Jan 1920. on Buxton Rd., Liberty Twp, Marion Co, lA; ED56 SH3.

31. Charles "George"'^ Nidiver (Nancy®, Matilda^, William^). Born, May 1865, in Iowa. Died. 1944.
Buried in Bell Fountain Cem., Tracy, Marion Co., lA^^®. Census: 16 Aug 1870, in Abia, Monroe Co.,
lA; p. 420. Census; 1900, at 487 North E St., Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., lA. Occupation: painter.

George married, first, Sarah McGlassen, daughter of Hiram McGlassen and Caroline Mott.
15 Apr 1885, in Mahaska Co., lA^^®. Born, Dec 1865, in Iowa. Census: 1900, at 487 North E St..
Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., lA. He married^^'^, second. Fern Moody Hodges, 3 May 1924. in Oskaloosa.
Mahaska Co., lA^^®. Born, circa 1891^^®. Died in California. Buried in Bellefountaine Cem.. Mahaska
Co., lA

The children of Charles and Fern Moody Nidiver were:

49 i. Eugene L.® Nidiver.

ii. Jennifer Nidiver.

iii. George Nidiver.

32. William Richard^ Ross (Christopher Columbus®, Matilda^, William^). Born, Feb 1868, in
Monroe Co., lA Census: 9 Jul 1870, in Monroe Co., lA, P!0. Box Abia, p. 449^^^. Census: 17 Jun 1880.
in Lovilia, Union Twp., Monroe Co., lA; ED135 SHI, 2. Census: 13 Jun 1900, in Twp. 97, Gregory Co.,
SD; ED41 SH7. Census: 22 Apr 1910, in Rathdrum Precinct, Kootenai Co., ID: ED176 SH6A. Resided.
1921, in Hot Springs, Fall River Co., SD^^^. Resided: circa 1937, in the state of Washington.
Occupation: stockraiser.

WiUiam married, first, Arabelle Newkirk, circa 1890, in Iowa. Divorced, circa 1922, in
Sheridan or, Lincoln, NE. Born, 22 Feb 1874, in Tipton. Tipton Co., IN. Census: 13 Jun 1900, in Twp.
97, Gregory Co., SD; ED41 SH7. Census: 22 Apr 1910, in Rathdrum Precinct, Kootenai Co., ID; ED176
SH6A He married, second, Lou Wampo. Resided in Casper, Natrona Co., WY.

The children of William and Aabelle Newkirk Ross were:

i. Maude Mae® Ross. Born, 11 Jul 1890, in Le Mars, Plymouth Co., lA Died, 1949.
in South Dakota. Census: 13 Jun 1900, in Twp. 97, Gregory Co., SD; ED41 SH7.
She married Mr. Durfee.

THE MORGAN FAMILY

491

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ii. Harry Oscar Ross. Born, 4 Jul 1891, in Le Mars, Plymouth Co., lA. Died in
infancy.

iii. Charles A. Ross.

iv. George A. Ross. Born, 7 May 1895, in Mapleton, Manona Co., lA. Died in Casper,

Natrona Co., Census: 13 Jun 1900, in Twp. 97, Gregory Co., SD; ED41

SH7. Census: 22 Apr 1910, in Rathdrum Precinct, Kootenai Co., ID: ED176 SH6A.

V. Vernon E. Ross.

vi. Mary A. Ross.

vii. Laura L. Ross.

viii. Mabel Ross. Born, 16 Jun 1903, in Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD. Resided, 1996, in
Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE. Census: 22 Apr 1910, in Rathdrum Precinct, Kootenai
Co., ID; ED176 SH6A. She married first, Vern Pitts. She married, second, Harry

Flarry.

ix. John H. Ross. Born, 26 Mar 1907, in Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD^22 Census: 22
Apr 1910, in Rathdrum Precinct, Kootenai Co., ID; ED176 SH6A.

X. James A. Ross. Born, 8 May 1909, in Rathdrum, Kootenai Co., Died, Mar

1968, in Casper, Natrona Co., Census: 22 Apr 1910, in Rathdrum Precinct.

Kootenai Co., ID; ED176 SH6A.

xi. Frank Ross. Born, 30 Jul 1912, in Rathdrum, Kootenai Co., ID. Resided, 1996. at
3511 St. Paul Ave., Lincoln, NE. He married Pauline, surname unknown.

xii. William H. Ross. Born, 23 Sep 1914, in Troy, Lincoln Co., MO^^®. Died, Aug
1978, in Gering, Scotts Bluff Co., NE^os.

xiii. Hazel Ross.

33. Martha A.'^ Ross (Christopher Columbus^, MatUda^, William^). Born, circa 1873, in Monroe
Co., lA. Census: 17 Jun 1880, in Lovilia, Union Twp., Monroe Co., lA; ED135 SHI, 2. Census: 14 Jan
1920, on Shelton St., Chadron, Dawes Co., NE; ED98 SHIO. Resided, circa 1937, in Chadron, Dawes
Co., NE.

Martha married Andrew Lanigan. Born, circa 1866, in Wisconsin. Census: 14 Jan 1920. on

Shelton St., Chadron, Dawes Co., NE; ED98 SHI. Resided, circa 1937, in Chadron, Dawes Co., NE.

The children of Andrew and Martha Ross Lanigan were:

i. William Marshall® Lanigan. Born, circa 1896, in Iowa. Census: 14 Jan 1920, on
Shelton St., Chadron, Dawes Co., NE; ED98 SHIO.

ii. Mdo Lanigan. Born, circa 1903, in South Dakota. Census: 14 Jan 1920, on
Shelton St., Chadron, Dawes Co., NE; ED98 SHIO.

iii. Amy E. Lanigan. Born, circa 1906, in Idaho. Census: 14 Jan 1920, on Shelton
St., Chadron, Dawes Co., NE; ED98 SHIO.

iv. Leonard L. Lanigan. Born, circa 1910, in Montana. Census: 14 Jan 1920, on
Shelton St., Chadron, Dawes Co., NE; ED98 SHIO.

34. Sarah Emily "Emma"^ Ross (Christopher Columbus®, Matdda^, William^). Born, circa 1874, in
Monroe Co., lA. Census: 17 Jun 1880, in Lovilia, Union Twp., Monroe Co., lA; ED135 SHI, 2. Census:
27 Jan 1920, in Rawhide Precinct, Goshen Co., WY; ED27 SH4. Resided, circa 1937, in Sunrise, Platte
Co., WY.

Emma married WiUiam W. Metcalf, circa 1900, in Iowa. Born, circa 1866, in Iowa. Census:
27 Jan 1920, in Rawhide Precinct, Goshen Co., WY; ED27 SH4. Occupation: farmer.

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The children of Williamand Sarah Emily Ross Metcalf were:

i. Carl L.® Metcalf. Born, circa 1901. in Iowa. Census; 27 Jan 1920, in Rawhide
Precinct, Goshen Co.. WY; ED27 SH4.

ii. Dorothea C. Metcalf Born, circa 1906. in Iowa. Census: 27 Jan 1920. in Rawhide
Precinct, Goshen Co., WY; ED27 SH4.

iii. Herman W. Metcalf Born, circa 1908, in Iowa. Census: 27 Jan 1920. in Rawhide
Precinct, Goshen Co., WY: ED27 SH4.

iv. Alberta R. Metcalf Born, circa 1911, in Iowa. Census; 17 Jan 1920. in Rawhide
Precinct, Goshen Co., WY; ED27 SH4.

35. Anna Ross (Christopher Columbus^, Matilda^. William^). Born, Sep 1877. in Monroe Co.,
lA Census: 17 Jun 1880, in Lovilia, Union Twp., Monroe Co., lA; ED135 SHI, 2. Census: 13 Jun 1900,
in Twp. 97, Gregory Co., SD; ED41 SH7. Census: 18 Apr 1910, in Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD; ED23
SH3B. Resided, 1921, in Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD.

Anna married Joseph R. M. Bouslaugh, circa 1894. Born, May 1868. in Iowa. Census; 13 Jun
1900, in Twp. 97, Gregory Co., SD; ED41 SH7. Census: 18 Apr 1910. in Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD;
ED23 SH3B. Occupation: stockraiser.

The children of Joseph and Anna Ross Bouslaugh were:

i. Clarence® Bouslaugh. Born. Jan 1896. in Iowa. Census: 13 Jun 1900, in Twp. 97,
Gregory Co., SD; ED41 SH7. Census: 18 Apr 1910, in Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD;
ED23 SH3B.

ii. Frederick Bouslaugh. Born, 14 Jan 1898, in Iowa^°®. Died, Jan 1979. in Kent,
King Co., WA^°®. Census: 13 Jun 1900. in Twp. 97. Gregory Co., SD; ED41 SH7.
Census; 18 Apr 1910, in Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD; ED23 SH3B.

iii. Theodore Bouslaugh. Born, 15 Sep 1899, in Iowa^°®. Died, Nov 1971, in Butte.
Boyd Co., NE^°®. Census: 13 Jun 1900, in Twp. 97, Gregory Co., SD; ED41 SH7.
Census: 18 Apr 1910, in Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD; ED23 SH3B.

iv. Dewey Bouslaugh. Born, 8 Feb 1902, in Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD^°®. Died. Dec
1968, in Yakima. WA^°®. Census; 18 Apr 1910, in Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD;
ED23 SH3B.

V. Leon Bouslaugh. Born, 21 Jun 1903, in Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD^*^®. Died, Apr
1986, in Yakima Co., WA^°®. Census: 18 Apr 1910, in Bonesteel. Gregory Co.. SD:
ED23 SH3B.

vi. Arlo Bouslaugh. Born, 2 Aug 1906, in Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD^°®. Died, Oct
1979, in Gold HiU, Jackson Co., OR^°®. Census; 18 Apr 1910. in Bonesteel.
Gregory Co., SD; ED23 SH3B.

vii. Millie Bouslaugh. Born, after 1910, in Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD.
vui. Margaret Bouslaugh. Born, after 1910, in Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD.

36. NeUie G.'^ Ross (Christopher Columbus®, Matilda^, WOliam^). Born, circa 1879, in Monroe Co.,
lA Died, circa 1937, in Casper, Natrona Co., WY. Census: 17 Jun 1880, in Lovilia, Union Twp..
Monroe Co., lA; ED135 SHI, 2. Resided 1921, in Castana, Monona Co., lA

Nellie married Frank Steinman. Born in Iowa.

The following was the obituary of NeUie Ross Steinman:

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493

MOTHER OF NINE DIES IN CASPER
DEATH REMOVES MRS. NELLIE STEINMAN

Declining ia healtii for the past year, Mrs. Nellie Steinman 717 North Beech St. died about 7
o'clock last night at a local hospital where she had been confined for several days. She was 58 years old
and the mother of nine children all living. A native Iowan she had lived in Casper since Sept. 1929. She
was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include two brothers, W. R. Ross, Casper, and Hiram Ross, Avon, South Dakota, and
three sisters: Mrs. Andy Lanigan, Chadron, Nebraska, Mrs. Emma Metcalf, Sunrise, Wyoming, and Mrs.
Ann Boslaugh, Washington.

Five daughters and four sons from a union with a former husband, Frank Steinman of Casper,
survive. They are Mrs. Anna Hachett, Mrs. Daisy Story, and Mrs. Agnes Wa5me, all of Casper; Mrs. E. E.
Knotzel, Byers, Colorado, and Mrs. Addie Richardson, also of Byers, Colorado, who were called here by
their mother's illness; and Walter and Ebner, Hiram and Fred, all of Casper.

The latter son, stationed with the United States Navy, San Pedro Calif., is now at sea. His
picture was recently published in the Tribune-Herald, showing him with another sailor on shore leave at
Honolulu.

The children of Frank and Nellie Ross Steinman were:

i. Anna® Steinman. Resided, circa 1937, in Casper, Natrona Co., WY. She married
Mr. Hachett.

ii. Daisy Steinman. Resided, circa 1937, in Casper, Natrona Co., WY. She married
Mr. Story.

iii. Agnes Steinman. Resided, circa 1937, in Casper, Natrona Co., WY. She married
Mr. Wayne.

iv. E. E. Steinman. Resided, circa 1937, in Byers, Arapahoe Co., CO. She married
Mr. Knotzel.

V. Addie Steinman. Resided, circa 1937, in Byers, Arapahoe Co., CO. She married
Mr. Richardson.

vi. Walter Steinman. Born, 9 May 1898^*^®. Died, Feb 1972, in Highland Park, Lew
Angeles Co., CA^*^®. Resided: circa 1937, in Casper, Natrona Co., WY.

vii. Elmer Steinman. Resided, circa 1937, in Casper, Natrona Co., WY.

viii. Hiram Steinman. Born, 13 Jun 1909^°®. Died, Jan 1986, in Casper, Natrona Co.,

WY^°®.

ix. Fred Steinman. Born, 18 Apr 1914. Died, Mar 1981, in Casper, Natrona Co., WY.

37. Hiram S.'^ Ross (Christopher Columbus®, Matilda®, William^). Born, 18 Nov 1884, in Monroe
Co., IA. Died, Feb 1965, in state of Washington. Census: 13 Jun 1900, in Twp. 97, Gregory Co., SD;
ED41 SH7. Resided: circa 1937, in Avon, Bon Homme Co., SD. Occupation: cattle herder.

Hiram married Ruby, surname unknown. Born, 9 Feb 1891^*^®. Died, Mar 1984, in state of
Washington^*^®.

Hiram and Ruby Ross had a daughter:
i. NeUie® Ross.

38. H. "Harry’"^ Mitchell (Amanda M.®, Matilda®, Wilham^). Born, Oct 1878, in Liberty Twp.,
Marion Co., IA Census: 1880, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co., IA; ED124 SH18. Census; 16 Jun 1900, in
Liberty Twp., Marion Co., IA; ED50 SH20. Census: 29 Apr 1910, in W 1/2 Liberty Twp., Marion Co.,
IA; ED53 SH15A. Occupation; teamster.

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Harry married Minnie E., surname unknown, circa 1905. in lowa^^®. Born, circa 1886. in
Iowa. Census: 29 Apr 1910, in W 1/2 Liberty Twp.. Marion Co., lA; ED53 SH15A

The children of Harry and Minnie Mitchell were:

i. Tranna® Mitchell. Born, circa 1906, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Census: 29
Apr 1910, in W 1/2 Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED53 SH15A.

ii. Marie E. Mitchell, Born, circa 1908, in Liberty Twp.. Marion Co., lA. Census: 29
Apr 1910, in W 1/2 Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED53 SH15A.

39. Guy C.*^ Ross (George Chinn^, Matilda^, William^). Born, Sep 1883, in Lovilia. Monroe Co.. lA.
Census: 25 Jun 1900, in Elsinore Twp., Riverside Co., CA; ED2i4 SH6. Census: 20 Apr 1910. on Park
Ave., Riverside, Riverside Co., CA; ED79 SH8. Census: 17 Jan 1920, at 962 B Ave.. Coronado, San
Diego Co., CA; ED238 SH4. Occupation: barber.

Guy married Letitia Langstaff. circa 1903, in California. Born, circa 1885, in California.
Census: 20 Apr 1910, on Park Ave., Riverside, Riverside Co., CA; ED79 SH8. Census: 17 Jan 1920. in
962 B Ave., Coronado, San Diego Co., CA; ED238 SH4.

The children of Guy and Letitia Langstaff Ross were:

i. Inez® Ross. Born, 11 Jan 1905, in Riverside Co., CA^^"*. Census: 20 Apr 1910, in
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA; ED79 SH8.

ii. Hazel Ross. Born, circa 1907. in Riverside Co., CA Census: 20 Apr 1910. in
Riverside, Riverside Co., CA; ED79 SH8. Census: 17 Jan 1920, at 962 B Ave.,
Coronado, San Diego Co, CA; ED238 SH4.

40. Hulda Viola^ Flanders (Martha Ann®, Sarah^, WOliam^). Born, 21 Jan 1858, in Burlington
Twp., Des Moines Co., lA*^^. Census: 25 Jun 1900. in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED23 SH12A^^®.

Hulda married Charles N. Morgan, circa 1880, in Des Moines Co., lA. Born in Concord,
Merrimack Co., NH. Died, before 1900.

Charles and Hulda Flanders Morgan had a daughter:

i. M. Estella® Morgan. She married Guy B. Thoman, 10 Feb 1914.

41. Daniel Jacob^ Flanders (Martha Ann®, Sarah^, William^). Born, 6 Mar 1861, in Burlington
Twp., Des Moines Co., lA^^®. Census; 26 Jun 1900, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED23 SH12B.
Census: Jan 1920, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED26 SH6. Resided, 1930, in California**®.
Occupation; RaOroad engineer, farmer.

Daniel married Agnes Lawson, 1892. Born, May 1867, in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., lA. Census:
26 Jun 1900, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED23 SH12B. Census: Jan 1920, in Union Twp., Des
Moines Co., lA; ED26 SH6.

We have been provided with the following biographical information about Daniel Flanders by
the Biographical Review of Des Moines County, Iowa, pages 256*7:

A prosperous and progressive farmer of Union township, Des Moines county, Iowa, is Daniel J.
Flanders, who was bom in this township March 6, 1861. a son of Samuel and Martha (HiEeary) Flanders,

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and received liis preliminary education in the district schools. Later he entered Elliott's Business College
at Burlington, Iowa, where he engaged for a time in a course of commercial study, comprising a mastery
of business forms and principles, and after the completion of his education he remained at his father's
home until attaining his majority. In 1882, at the age of twenty-one years, he went West as a fireman on
the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railroad, and about 1887 was promoted to the position of
Engineer, which he occupied until 1899, when he resigned and began farming operations. In the year
1900, however, he again went West, becoming an engineer on the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, running
out of Pueblo, Colo., the route including the famous Grand Canyon and the "hanging bridge." After a stay
of several months he returned to Iowa, and purchased a tract of eighty-three acres of fine agricultural
land in Union township, southwest of Burlington. A portion of this he afterward sold, and purchased a
farm of seventy-one acres, but to the latter he has added until he now owns in all ninety-three acres,
largely timber lands. Here he carries on general farming and the usual amount of stock-raising.

Mr. Flanders maintains an abiding interest in public affairs, but is strictly nonpartisan in his
political views, giving the sanction of his ballot to the man he esteems best fitted for public office,
regardless of narrow lines of party affiliation. His fraternal relations connect him with Aldebaran Court,
Tribe of Ben Hur, at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and he is also identified with the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers at Cedar Rapids, Lodge No. 159. As an engineer he has an enviable record for efficiency, and is
widely known among railroad men throughout the West; while as a man and a citizen he takes high rank
in the community in which he now resides, and in which he has always been known.

Daniel and Agnes Lawson Flanders had a daughter:

i. Nellie Alice® Flanders. Born, Apr 1899, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA.
Census: 26 Jun 1900, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED23 SH12B. Census:
Jan 1920, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED26 SH6.

42. Mary^ Flanders (Martha Ann®, Sarah^, WrUiam^). Born, 31 Jul 1865, in Burlington Twp., Des
Moines Co., lA. Died, 1920, in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., lA*^®. Census: 1900, at 400 B Ave., Cedar Rapids.
Linn Co., lA; ED93 SH3. Census: Jan 1920, at 1545 4th Ave., Cedar Rapids, lA; ED120 SH9.

Mary married Frank Hunter, before 1892. Born, Aug 1862, in Cedar Rapids, Rapid Twp.,
Linn Co., lA. Census: 1900, at 400 B Ave., Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., lA; ED93 SH3. Census: Jan 1920,
at 1545 4th Ave., Cedar Rapids, lA; ED 120 SH9.

The children of Frank and Mary Flanders Hunter were:

i. Milo F.® Hunter. Born, 13 Mar 1892, in Cedar Rapids, Rapid Twp., Linn Co., lA.

Died, 13 Aug 1988^^®. Census: 1900, at 400 B Ave., Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., lA:

ED93 SH3. Census: 12 Jan 1920, at 1414 N. 4th W., Cedar Rapids, lA; ED144
SH7A. He married Grace Hanna, daughter of John W. and Anna Hanna, circa
1919.

ii. Daniel F. Hunter. Born, 4 Jan 1894, in Cedar Rapids, Rapid Twp., Linn Co., lA.

Died, Jul 1971^^®. Census: 1900, at 400 B Ave., Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., lA; ED93
SH3.

43. Matilda HiUeary^ Flanders (Martha Ann®, Sarah^, William^). Born, 23 Oct 1870, in
Burlington Twp., Des Moines Co., lA Died, Jul 1958, in Iowa. Buried in Aspen Grove Cem.,
Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA. Resided: 1905, in Lake City, Calhoun Co., lA.

Matilda married William Frank Segner, 15 Apr 1891, in Burlington, Des Moines Co.,

Born, 19 Dec 1872, in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., lA. Died, 11 Jan 1933, in Arizona. Death(2): 1929.
Resided: 1905, in Lake City, Calhoun Co., lA. Occupation: divisional superintendent of the Chicago
Great Western Railroad

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The children of William Frank and Matilda Hilleary Flanders Segner were:

55

56

57

58

59

i. George Flanders® Segner. Born, 30 Jan 1892, in Burlington, Des Moines Co..

IA'28, Died. 17 Jan 1901, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., Buried in Aspen

Grove Cem., Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA

ii. baby Segner. Born, 26 Aug 1894. in Burlington, Des Moines Co., Died. 26

Aug 1894, in Burlington, Des Moines Co.,

iii. Mary Evalyn Segner. Born, 24 Apr 1896. in Burlington. Des Moines Co., lA^^®.
Died, 6 Apr 1900, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA^^®. Buried in Aspen Grove
Cem., Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA.

iv. Robert Wallace Segner.

V. Viola May Segner. Born, 6 May 1900, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA^-®. Died.
20 Dec 1900. in Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA^^®. Buried in Aspen Grove Cem.,
Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA.

vi. Marjory Ellen Segner.

vii. Martha Allen Segner.

viii. William Frank Segner.

ix. Milo Hunter "Pat" Segner.

44. Martha Pearl^ Flanders (Martha Ann®, Sarah^, WiUiam^). Born, 28 May 1874, in Burlington
Twp., Des Moines Co., Resided, 1930, in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA'*®.

Marthae married Sylvester W. Merrill. Born in Concord, Merrimack Co., NH.

Sylvester and Martha Flanders Merrill had two daughters:

i. Elsie Pearl® Merrill.

ii. Mary Elizabeth Merrill.

45. EUa Hilleary^ Parsons (Elizabeth "Lizzie"®, Sarah^, WiUiam^). Born, 5 Jan 1861. in
Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA^^. Census: 1880, at 914 Valley St., Burlington, Des Moines Co., lA;
ED114, SH18. Census: Jan 1920, in Concordia Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED18 SH3.

Ella married Saint Styr Vaughan, 1892“^^. Born, 1863, in Virginia^^ Died, 1934“^^. Census:
Jan 1920, in Concordia Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED18 SH3. Occupation: farmer.

The children of Saint Styr and Ella Parsons Vaughan were::

i. Roy Longer® Vaughan.

ii. Ethel Elizabeth Vaughan. Born, circa 1894, in Des Moines Co., lA. Census: Jan
1920, in Concordia Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED18 SH3.

iii. Virginia Vaughan. Born, circa 1897, in Des Moines Co., lA. Census: Jan 1920, in
Concordia Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED18 SH3.

iv. Robert Vaughan.

V. Albert Hunton Vaughan. Born, circa 1902, in Des Momes Co., lA. Census: Jan
1920, in Concordia Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED18 SH3.
vi. Albert Robert Vaughan.

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497

46. Francis'* Slingluff (Clara Huhn^, Sarah^, William*). Born, 14 Sep 1884. in Burlington, Des
Moines Co., lA***.

Francis married Buena Carr, 5 Apr 1910“**. They had a son:
i. Raymond Elwyn® Slingluff. Born, 1913^*.

Fifth Generation

47. Clifford® Bolton (Eva L,**, John L.®, Joseph Vance "Joe"^, William*). Born, circa 1890, in
Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Census; 29 Apr 1910, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co, lA; ED52 SHIOA.

Clifford married Margaret Emerson, circa 1909, in Marion Co., lA. Born, circa 1891, in Iowa.
Census: 29 Apr 1910, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co, lA; ED52 SHIOA.

The children of Clifford and Margaret Emerson Bolton were:

i. Leona® Bolton. She married Bert Perry.

ii. Grace Bolton.

iii. Gerald Bolton.

iv. Cliffne Bolton.

V. Jean Bolton. She married Jeff Walters.

vi. Eugene Bolton. Born, Feb 1910, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Census: 29 Apr
1910, in Liberty Twp., Marion Co, lA; ED52 SHIOA.

48. Clyde® Bolton (Eva L.^, John L.®, Joseph Vance "Joe"^, William*). Born, 28 May 1907, in
Hamilton, Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA. Died, 23 May 1996. Census; 20 Jan 1920, in Hamilton,
Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA; ED56 SH12A. Resided: Jan 1996, Box 201, Bussey, Marion Co., lA*®®.
Occupation: employee of John Deere Co.

Clyde married Cora Mae King, 5 Feb 1933. Born, 16 Nov 1914, in Foster, Monroe Co., lA.
Resided: Jan 1996, Box 201, Bussey, Marion Co., lA.

The children of Clyde and Cora Mae King Bolton were:

i. Lawrence D.® Bolton. Born, 9 May 1934, in Hamilton, Marion Co., lA. Died, 11
May 1934, in Hamilton, Marion Co., lA.

60 ii. June Bolton.

49. Eugene L.® Nidiver (Charles "George"^, Nancy®, Matilda^, William*). Resided: 1997, at 3037
Indian Springs, Paradise, CA

Eugene married Bonnie Raymond, 13 Jan 1950. They had a son:

61

Scott L.® Nidiver.

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CHAPTER XrX

50. Charles A.® Ross (William Richard"^, Christopher Columbus^, Matilda^, William^). Born. 13
Aug 1893, in Mapleton, Manona Co., lA. Died in Buena. Yakima Co.. WA^^^. Census: 13 Jun 1900, in
Twp. 97, Gregory Co., SD; ED41 SH7. Census; 22 Apr 1910, in Rathdrum Precinct. Kootenai Co.. ID:
ED176 SH6A. Occupation: woodchc^per.

Charles had the following children:

i. Charles Bump® Ross.

ii. Richard Ross.

iii. Violet Ross. Resided, 1995, in Oregon.

iv. Clarence Ross.

V. Roy Ross. Resided, 1996, in Goldendale. Klickitat, WA

51. Vernon E.® Ross (William Richard‘S, Christopher Columbus®, Matilda^, William^). Born. 12 Jun
1897, in Mapleton, Manona Co., lA Census: 13 Jun 1900, in Twp. 97, Gregory Co., SD; ED41 SH7.
Census: 22 Apr 1910, in Rathdrum Precinct, Kootenai Co., ID; ED176 SH6A

Vernon married Carrie Wilcox. They had a daughter:

i. Agatha Veronica "Tudy"® Ross. She married Basil York.

52. Mary A® Ross (William Richard^, Christcpher Columbus®, Matilda®, WilHam^). Born. 22 Jun
1899. in Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD. Died in Casper, Natrona Co., WY. Census: 13 Jun 1900. in Twp.
97, Gregory Co., SD; ED41 SH7.

Mary married, first, Mr. Kilgore. She married, second, Mr. Shear.

The children of Mary Ross Kilgore were::

i. Carl® Kilgore.

ii. Mildred Kilgore.

53. Laura L.® Ross (William Richard^, Christopher Columbus®, Matilda®, William^). Born. 8 Mar
1902, in Bonesteel, Gregory Co., SD^®®.

Laura married Mr. Buck. They had two daughters:

62 i. Mae Anna Arabella® Buck.

63 ii. Dorothy M. Buck.

54. Hazel® Ross (William Richard'^, Christopher Columbus®, Matilda®, WUHam^). Born, 26 Dec
1916, in Chadron, Dawes Co., NE. Died, circa 1992, in Arizona.

Hazel married Glenn Mullins. They had two sons:

i. Glenn® Mullins. Died, before 1995.

ii. Mervin Mullins. Resided in Arizona.

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499

55. Robert Wallace^ Segner (Matilda Hillear/, Martha Ann^, Sarah^, William^). Born, 12 Apr
1898, in Burlington, Des Moines Co., Died, 8 Dec 1918.

Robert married Clara B. Spurlin, 3 Nov 1917^^®. They had a daughter:

i. Dora Ellen® Segner. Born, 13 Jun 1918.

56. Maijory Ellen® Segner (Matilda Hilleary^, Martha Ann®, Sarah^, William^). Born, 31 Mar
1902129.

Marjory married John Grattidge, 21 Jul 1922129. Born, 28 Oct 1900i®®. Died, Jun 1978, in
Lake San Marcos, San Diego Co., CAi°®.

The children of John and Marjory Segner Grattidge were:

i. Nola Janice® Grattidge. Born, 23 Jun 1923129.

ii. Betty Lou Grattidge. Born, 26 Feb 1925129.

iii. Barbara Ann Grattidge. Born, 24 Aug 1934129.

57. Martha Allen® Segner (Matilda Hilleary^, Martha Ann®, Sarah2, Williami). Born, 26 Apr 1906,
in Lake City, Calhoun Co., lA.

Martha married Raymond E. Bird, 30 Dec 1927129. Occupation: physician.

Raymond and Martha Segner Bird had a son:

64 i. John Richard "Jack"® Bird.

58. William Frank® Segner (Matilda HiUeary^, Martha Ann®, Sarah2, WiUiami). Born, 4 Jul 1907,
in Lake City, Calhoun Co., IAi29. ojgd, 18 Sep 1949129.

WiUiam married, first, Mildred Stacey, 6 Feb 1929129.

William and Mildred Stacey Segner had two children:

i. Carol Rae® Segner. Born, 28 Jul 1930129.

65 ii. WiUiam Robert Segner.

Frank and his second wife had a son:
iii. Frank Segner.

59. MUo Hunter "Pat"® Segner (Matilda HUleary^, Martha Ann®, Sarah2, Williami). Born, 1 Apr
1911, in Clarion, Wright Co., lAi®®. Died, 10 Aug 1982, in Paradise Valley, Maricopa Co., AZi®®.
Graduation: 1935, M.S.degree from New York University. Military service: Lieutenant Commander, U.
S. Navy, World War II. Occupation: accountant.

Milo married Barbara Jean Bennett, daughter of RandaU Bennett and Etta L. Johnston, 14
Apr 1949, in Seattle, King Co., WAi29. Born, 25 Jul 1922, in Sunnyside, Yakima Co., WAi®i.

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From Washington: Northwest Frontier, pages 128-9. came the following biographical
information regarding Milo Hunter Segner:

Milo Hunter Segner joined Allied Stores over a decade and a half ago, while in the East, and he is
now assistant group manager of twenty of the chain's stores in western states, with headquarters at
Seattle. In that city he has taken a constructive part in the development of the Northgate project, and in
the management of the Seattle Symphony. He is also a leader in dry goods dealers' groups.

A native of Clarion. Iowa, he was born on April 1. 1912. son of William Frank and Mathilda
Hillory (Flanders) Segner.. ..Milo H. Segner attended the public schools of Clarion, and graduated from its
high school in 1929. He then entered Northwestern University, but later transferred to the University of
Iowa, where he took his degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce in 1933. He took postgraduate courses
at New York University, where he received the degree of Master of Science in 1935 .

In that year he secured a position as accountant with the United States Rubber Company in New
York, but shortly afterwards left to join the New York firm of certified public accountants. Price
Waterhouse and Company. He remained with that organization as accountant until 1938. It was at that
time that Mr. Segner joined Allied Stores Corporation, as an accountant at its New York offices. He went
to Baltimore, Maryland, as controller of Allied's store there in 1941. This store is operated as the M.
O'Neil Company.

Since May 1946, Mr. Segner has been a resident of Seattle. He came to the city as controller at
Bon Marche, an Allied store, and the second largest of the entire chain at that time. In 1953 he was made
operating vice president of Bon Marche: and in 1955 was promoted to a responsible managerial post with
the chain's overall organization, being appointed assistant group manager for twenty stores, situated at
various cities in western states. His home is at 6435 Windemere Road.

A member of the National Retail Dry Goods Association. Mr. Segner is a member of its
Controllers Congress, and served as a National Director from 1952 to 1955. He was president of the West
Coast Controllers Congress during 1949-1950, and is a member of the Controllers Institute of America.
He is recognized throughout industry as an outstanding controller, and he has written a number of
articles on various phases of controUership for trade magazines. He is a member of Beta Alpha Psi.
honorary accounting society, and of Delta Tau Delta fraternity.

Mr. Segner is vice president, treasurer and director of The Northgate Company, developers of the
Northgate project in Seattle. This was one of the first major unified one-stop shopping centers in the
nation. He is also treasurer and and a member of the board of trustees of the Seattle Sjonphony. He is a
member of The Rainier Club. Washington Athletic Club, Sand Point Golf and Country Club and the
Quarterback Club, all of his home city. Fishing is his favorite outdoor sport, but he is also fond of boating
and golf. He is well grounded in music, and is fond of spectator sports. He is an Episcopalian in this
religious faith.

A veteran of naval service in World War II. Mr. Segner entered the line of duty as an ensign in
April 1942. In January 1943, he went to Africe, with the first group of small landing craft to establish
beachheads on the northern coast of the continent. He was later attached to the staff of the commander of
all naval forces in the Mediterranean, and participated in all major landing operations at Sicily. Salerno.
Anzio, and Southern France. He was later named flag secretary and aide to the amphibious commander
in Europe, serving in that post until December 1945. at which time hostilities had ceased. Milo H. Segner
then went on the inactive list with the rank of lieutenant commander, in January 1946. He had received
the Bronze Star for his outstanding work in the direction of ships during the submarine and air attack off
Algiers, and for his outstanding supervision of radar jamming during the Southern France invasion .

On .^ril 14. 1949, in Seattle, Milo Hunter Segner married Barbara Jean Bennett, who was born
at Sunnyside on July 25, 1922, dau^ter of Randall and Etta L. (Johnston) Bennett.. ..Mrs. Segner
attended Yakima and Seattle elementary schools and graduated from Queen Anne High School in 1940.
She attended the University of Washington during the 1941-1942 academic year. She is active in the
Orthopedic Guild, Arboretum, and the Women's Symphony Committee.

From another sourca came additional information concerning Milo Hunter Segner:

"Pat" Segner brought with him a solid background of training, experience, and success when he
moved to Texas to become president and managing director of Joske's of Texas on February 1. 1968....

...In 1956 he became president and managing director of The Bon Marche in Spokane, and during
his tenure the company developed and built a ten-story office building atop the five floors of a new Bon
March department store.

Mr. Segner was called back to Seattle in 1961 as president of the Tacoma Mall Shopping Center
and the South Center Shopping Center to develop two of the largest enterprises of their kind in the
Northwest.

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501

He moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1965 as special administrative assistant to the senior vice
president of Allied Stores, supervising all of the units west of the Mississippi and continuing his work
with the Washington shopping centers.

He became president of Joske’s of Texas on February 1, 1968. During his time there, two new
225»thousand-3quare-foot stores were built.

Mr. Segner retired from the presidency of Joske’s on April 1, 1972 to go into the real estate and
land development business.

He is a trustee of Southwest Research Institute and advisory trustee of Baptist Memorial
Hospital and Southwest Foundation for Research and Education, a member of Citizens' Student Advisory
Committee. National Conference of Christians and Jews, board of directors, Alamo National Bank: vice
president, Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce; board of directors. United Fund: board of
directors, vice president-finance, Symphony Society of San Antonio; Texas Urban Development
Commission, advisory council. School of Business Administration, St. Mary's University and board of
directors, Texas Retail Federation.

The children of Milo Hunter and Barbara Bennett Segner were:

66 i. Martha Anne® Segner.

67 ii. Milo Hunter "Mike" Segner.

Sixth Generation

60. June® Bolton (Clyde®, Eva L.'^, John L.®, Joseph Vance "Joe"^, William^). Born, 4 Jun 1938, in
Hamilton, Marion Co., lA. Resided: Jan 1996, in Indianola, Warren Co., lA.

June married Marvin "Dwight" McKay, 31 Jan 1959, in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. They
had two children:

68 i. Terry‘s McKay.

69 ii. Kara McKay.

61. Scott L.® Nidiver (Eugene L.®, Charles "George"^, Nancy®, Matilda^, William^). Born, 12 Jun
1953, in Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., lA. Resided, 1997, at 1803 Hillview Drive, Norfolk, Madison Co.,
NE. Military service in the U.S. Marine Corp.

Scott married Janice "Jan" Ewald, 30 Jun 1979. Scott Nidiver adopted a daughter. Julie Ann.
born July 3, 1975.

Scott and Janice Ewald Nidiver had a daughter:

i. Melissa Jean”^ Nidiver. Born, 16 Dec 1983, in Norfolk, Madison Co., NE.

62. Mae Anna Arabella® Buck (Laura L.®, WiUiam Richard^, Christopher Columbus®, Matilda®,
WiUiam^). Born, 8 May 1919, in Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.

Mae married Lewis Daton Clark, 12 Sep 1936, in Buena, Yakima Co., WA^®®. Born, 3 Oct
1916, in Selfridge, Souix Co., ND.

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The children of Lewis and Mae Buck Clark were:

70

i. Barbara Jean Laura^ Clark.

ii. Dolores Mae Clark. Born, 9 Sep 1940, in Zillah, Yakima Co.. WA.

iii. Margaret Mabel Clark. Born, 22 Dec 1942, in Tc^penish, Yakima Co.. WA.

iv. Raymond Lewis Clark. Born, 30 Jun 1945, in Tcppenish, Yakima Co., WA.

63. Dorothy M.® Buck (Laura L.^, William Richard**, Christqpher Columbus^, Matilda-. William*).
Born, 12 May 1923, in Lakeside, Sheridan Co., NE.

Dorothy married Donald Martin Clark. 1940. in Granger, Yakima Co.. WA*^. Born, Oct 1910.
in North Dakota.

The children of Donald and Dorothy Buck Clark were:

i. Donald Wayne‘S Clark.

ii. Donna Eyvone Clark. Died, circa 1959.

iii. Ruth Ann Clark.

iv. James Delford Clark.

V. William M. Clark.

vi. Patrick H. Clark.

vii. Bryon Clark. Died, 1970.

viii. Kathy Clark.

LX. Michale C. Clark.

X. Denise Clark.

64. John Richard "Jack"® Bird (Martha Allen®, Matilda Hilleary*, Martha Ann®, Sarah^, William*).
Born, 11 Dec 1928, in Jackson, Jackson Co., Michigan.

John married Shirley, surname unknown. Their children were:

i. Dean"^ Bird.

ii. Debbie Bird.

iii. Dianne Bird.

65. William Robert® Segner (William Frank®, Matilda HUleary**, Martha Ann®, Sarah^, William*).
Born, 2 Nov 1932*29. Died, 13 Feb 1961*29.

William married Jacqueline E. Hickey, 6 Nov 1950*29. They had a son:

i. William R."^ Segner. Born, 19 Mar 1956*29,

66. Martha Anne® Segner (Mdo Hunter "Pat"®, Matdda HiUeary**, Martha Ann®, Sarah2, William*).
Born, 24 Jun 1950, in Seattle, King Co., WA. Resided, 1996, at 619 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel, CA.

Martha married, first, Mark Foster Ellingwood, 1971. She married, second. Peter Hinman
Rood . Jr., 2 Sep 1978.

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503

The children of Peter and Martha Segner Rood were:

i. Dillon Hunter"^ Rood. Born, 26 Jun 1980.

ii. Julian Bennett Rood. Born, 16 Oct 1982.

iii. Hillary Ann Rood. Born, 7 Jun 1987.

67. Milo Hunter "Mike"® Segner (Milo Hunter "Pat"®, Matilda HUleary*^, Martha Ann®, Sarah^,
WOliam^). Born, 5 Aug 1953, in Seattle, King Co., WA^^®. Resided, 1996, at 6935 Shook Ave., Dallas,
TX.

Milo married Nanci Gay Taylor, daughter of John Nelson Taylor and Gloria Yvonne Tyler. 18
Dec 1979, in San Antonio, TX^®^. Born, 18 May 1953^®^. Occupation: legal secretary.

The children of Milo and Nanci Taylor Segner were:

i. Milo Hunter "Tray"*^ Segner. Born, 27 Aug 1981, in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.
Resided, 1996, at 6935 Shook Ave., Dallas, TX.

ii. Taylor Bennett Segner. Born, 6 Jun 1985, in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX^®^. Resided,
1996, at 6935 Shook Ave., Dallas, TX.

Seventh Generation

68. Terry^ McKay (June®, Clyde®, Eva L."*, John L.®, Joseph Vance "Joe"®, William'). Born, 9 May
1961, in Knoxville, Marion Co., lA. Resided: Jan 1996, at 1033 Middy Drive, Wright Patterson Air
Force Base, OH.

Terry married Krzysztof Kras, 28 Aug 1982, in Indianola, Warren Co., lA. Born, 24 Apr 1958,
in Kiezow.

The children of Terry and Krzysztof Kras McKay were:

i. Anthoni Krzysztos® Kras. Born, 12 Aug 1991, in Lakenheath, England.

ii. Hanna Olenka Kras. Born, 27 Apr 1993, in Dayton, OH.

69. Kara*^ McKay (June®, Clyde®, Eva L.*^, John L.®, Joseph Vance "Joe"^, WiUiam^). Born, 25 Aug
1963, in Knoxville, Knox Co., TN. Resided: Jan 1996, in Indianola, Warren Co., lA.

Kara married, first, Ronald Knoyer. She married, second, an unknown man:

Kara McKay had a daughter:

Catherine Mae® McKay. Born, 6 Oct 1989.

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70. Barbara Jean Laura^ Clark (Mae Anna Arabella®, Laura L.®, William Richard'*. Christopher
Columbus®, Matilda^, William^). Born. 12 Sep 1937. in Zillah, Yakima Co., WA.

Barbara maxTied Bobby Leland Hope, 7 Dec 1955, in Fresno, Fresno Co.. CA^®®, Born, 13 Jun
1933, in Fort Scott, Bourbon Co., KS.

The children of Bobby and Barbara Clark Hc^e were:

71 i. Lewis Leland® Hope.

72 ii. Caroll Louise Hope.

73 iii. Richard Alan Hope.

Eighth Generation

71. Lewis Leland® Hope (Barbara Jean Laura‘S, Mae Anna Arabella®, Laura L.®, William Richard**.
Christopher Columbus®, Matilda^, William^). Born. 21 Jan 1957. Resided: 1996, at 502, Spirit Lake
Highway, Castle Rock, WA.

Lewis married Mary Jo Heltemes, 1981^®®. They had two daughters:

i. Katie Lynn® Hope. Born, 2 Feb 1983, in Castle Rock, Cowlitz Co., WA.

ii. Kristi Marie Hope. Born. 11 Aug 1985. in Castle Rock, Cowbtz Co.. WA.

72. Caroll Louise® Hope (Barbara Jean Laura"^, Mae Anna Arabella®, Laura L.®, William Richard**.
Christopher Columbus®, Matilda^, WiUiam^). Born, 11 Aug 1958.

Caroll married, first, Dan Sutton, 18 May 1985^®®. Divorced, before 1991. She married,
second, Mike Hindman. 17 Aug 1991. Resided; 1996, at 120 Toutle Park, Castle Rock, WA.

Dan and Caroll Hope Sutton had two children:

i. Matthew Nodah® Sutton. Born, 20 May 1986.

ii. Kasey Clark Sutton. Born, 10 Nov 1988.

73. Richard Alan® Hope (Barbara Jean Laura^, Mae Anna Arabella®, Laura L.®, William Richard**,
Christc^her Columbus®, Matilda^, William*). Born, 7 Jun 1963.

Richard married Lisa Ann Olds. 10 Aug 1985. in Wmlock, Lewis Co., WA*®®. Born, 30 Jun

1963.

The children of Richard and Lisa Ann Olds Hc^e were:

i. Nathan Alan® Hope. Born, 25 Jun 1986.

ii. Lindsey Ann Hope. Born, 25 Nov 1987.

iii. Brittany Jean Hope. Born, 29 Apr 1992.

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505

Notes and References

^ The History of Henry County, Iowa, Western Historical Co., Chicago, IL, 1879, 977.71/H525Hi :
Cyrenus Cole, Iowa Through the Years', Benjamin F. Shambaugh, The Iowa Journal of History
and Politics, State Historical Society, Iowa City, lA, 1922, 1930, Volumes XX. XXVIII. in
custody of Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT:
History of Sangamon County, Illinois, Int. Pub. Co., Chicago, IL, 1881, in custody of Family
History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT.

2 1850 Census: aged 66.

^ Portrait and Biographical Album of Des Moines County, Iowa, Acme, Chicago. IL, 1888.
977.71/1 46Po, in custody of Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt
Lake City, UT, p. 228.

^ Biographical Review of Des Moines County, Iowa, Hobart Pub. Co., Chicago, IL, 1905, p. 255.

® John Vance, eldest brother of Sarah Vance Morgan, living next door.

® Greene County, OH, Marriage Book A, p. 4, in custody of Greene Co., OH. Courthouse. Xenia,
OH; Joshua Carman officiating.

Died aged 75 years, 2 months, 20 days.

^ Old Middletown Cemetery Records.

® 1820 Census showed 4 females under 10: born between 1810 and 1820.

Joseph Bartlett Teas Bible Record, in custody of Joseph Byron Teas; Civil War Pension File.
Henry Co., p. 362.

12 Gerald E. Collins, 601 Windmill Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20904.

1^ Henry Co., p. 361-2.

1^ Possible father, Luther Watters, Sangamon Co., 111.

1® James(50-60) and Ezekial Watters appeared on this page.

1® Three sons, two daughters, and a male over 100; neighbor, Joseph Morgan.

1"^ Died aged 70 years, 3 months, 1 day.

1® Cemeteries of Marion Co., lA, R.C. Enterprises, Harlan, lA, 1974, 977.71/N341NA. in custody of
Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles, California.

1® CD 002, Illinois Marriages, Sangamon Co., IL.

20 Dependent Mother’s Pension #98506, filed by Mary Morgan Teas; Teas Bible.

21 Civil War Dependents' .^plication, #33765.

22 1870 Census: aged 29.

22 Living with her mother.

24 1850 Census: aged 38; 1856 Census: aged 44.

22 History of Marion County, Iowa and Its People, S. J. Clarke Pub. Co., Chicago, IL, 1915, Volume
11, pp. 70-71; wife a widow in 1880.

20 Gerald E. Collins, 601 Windmill Lane, Silver Spring, MD, 20904; History of Marion County,
Iowa and Its People, Volume II, S. J. Clarke Pub. Co., Chicago, IL, 1915.

2’^ Des Moines County, Iowa Marriages 1835-1847, in custody of Los Angeles Public Library, Los
Angeles, CA.

22 I860 Census: aged 12.

2® Listed as M. M. Morgan.

20 1856 State Census: Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA; p. 384.

21 Eva and Cora, the children of brother, John L. Morgan, were with him.

22 Gerald E. Collins, 601 Windmill Lane., Silver Spring, MD, 20904; Henry Co.

22 Obituary of Matilda Morgan Ross.

24 Obituary of Matilda Morgan Ross; Monroe County, lA Probate; Box 9, Book 2: 217.

22 Iowa Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Revolutionary War Soldiers and Patriots
Buried in Iowa, Walsworth: 1978.

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^ Henry Co.; Cyrenus Cole, Iowa Through the Years.

Married on east bank of Mississippi River c^Dposite Flint Hills, Iowa.

^ 1850 Census: aged 4.

Cause of death: measles.

The History of Des Moines, County, Iowa. West. Hist. Co., Chicago, IL. 1879,

Research of, Ada Olive Perry Martin: born 1868; died 1933: resident, Des Moines Co.. lA
“*2 Des Moines Co., Iowa Biographical Review, p. 250.

The History of Des Moines, County, Iowa. West. Hist. Co., Chicago. IL, 1879, pp. 641-2.

^ Des Moines Co. Bio. Rev., p. 250: Research of. Ada Olive Perry Martin: born 1868: died 1933:
resident. Des Moines Co., lA.

Des Moines Co., lA Probates: Box F-108: will dated: Feb. 14. 1891.

Intentionally omitted.

Served in Civil War, 1st Iowa Cavalry: died from a wound.

Obituary of Martha Ann Hilleary Flanders.

Intentionally omitted.

Keeping house for father.

Des Moines Co. Bio. Rev.

Probate of estate of Alexander Hilleary.

January 24, 1846: Isaac Canterbury named administrator.

^ This child is known from deed of father, February 8. 1843.

As John D. Morgan.

^ No death record in Marion Co., lA.

Signed a letter to the EDDYVILLE ADVERTISER.

Mary J. Morgan, head of household.

Joseph Bartlett Teas Bible record; Civil War Pension of Joseph Bryon Teas.

As Mary J.

Teas family bible.

Marriages of Multnomah County, Oregon, 1855-73.

Died aged 12 years, 4 months, 2 days.

Died aged 9 months, 24 days.

History of Marion County, Iowa and Its People, Volume II, pp. 70- IS. J. Clarke Pub. Co...
Chicago, IL, 1915; Gerald E. Collins, 601 Windmill Lane, Silver Spring, MD, 20904.

Intentionally omitted.

Intentionally omitted.

Lived in this area for 8 years.

History of Marion County, Iowa and Its People, Volume II, S. J. Clarke Pub., Chicago, IL, 1915;
Gerald E. Collins, 601 Windmill Lane, Silver Spring, MD, 20904.

Monroe County, LA Marriage Book 2, p. 205.

Died aged 4 months, 6 days.

'^2 History of Marion County, Iowa and Its People, Volume II, S. J. Clarke Pub. Co.., Chicago. IL.
1915.

Ibid., p. 71.

Marriage Records of Marion County, Iowa 1845-1915, page 87.

1850 Census: aged 13.

Wapello County, lA Marriage Book B, p. 35.

Inmate: unable to read or write.

Dec 4., 1889: aged 20.

Married Mr. Matupt.

Mahaska County, lA Marriages.

Living with son George K. ?.

Died aged 80 years, 3 months, 7 days.

Monroe County, lA Marriage Book II, p. 239.

Died aged 4 years, 10 months, 3 days.

Died aged 29 years, 10 months, 29 days.

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507

1870 Census; aged 18.

Buried Hamilton Cemetery, Liberty Twp., Marion Co., lA.

Obituary of Matilda Morgan Ross.

Social Security Death Index; Hamilton Cemetery records.

1870 Census: aged 15.

Marriage Records of Marion County, Iowa, 1845 ■ 1915. p. 136.

Obituary of Matilda Morgan Ross; may have died in Riverside. California.

Marriage Records of Marion County, Iowa 1845-1915.

Biographical Review of Des Moines County, Iowa, Hobart, Chicago, IL, 1905, in custody of
Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City. UT. pp. 250-
257.

The History of Des Moines, County, Iowa, West. Hist. Co., Chicago, IL, 1879; Des Moines Co.
Bio. Rev.

Des Moines County, lA Marriage Book 4, p. 35.

Research of, Ada Olive Perry Martin; born 1868; died 1933; resident, Des Moines Co., lA;
obituary of Albion Parsons.

Des Moines County, lA Marriage Book 4, p. 35; Rev. P. P. Bishop, officiating.

Research of, Ada Ohve Perry Martin; born 1868; died 1933; resident of Des Moines Co.. lA; Des
Moines Co. Bio. Rev., p. 255.

Obituary of Albion Parsons.

In conflict with the census date.

102 1900 Census information.

Research of, Ada Olive Perry Martin; born 1868; died 1933; resident, Des Moines Co., lA; twin
of Maude.

104 'jUiQ History of Des Moines, County, Iowa, West. Hist. Co., Chicago, IL, 1879; Des Moines Co.

Bio. Rev.

1®® SS Index.

106 TTie History of Des Moines, County, Iowa, West. Hist. Co., Chicago, IL. 1879; Port. & Bio. Des
Moines, p. 210.

Port. & Bio. Des Moines, p.

108 Ibid.,p. 121.

109 Mahaska County, lA Marriage Book 3, p. 134.

110 Feb. 22, 1879: aged 45; testimony in Mary Vance's application for a widow's pension.

111 Mahaska County, lA, Marriage Book 3.

112 Hamilton Cemetery Records.

118 Resided 1920: Fort Smith, Arkansas.

11^ Marriage Records of Marion County, Iowa 1845-1915, p. 144.

118 Information of son, Eugene L. Nidiver.

11® Mahaska County, Iowa Marriages 1880-1885.
ii”^ This was the third marriage for both parties.

118 Mahaska County, lA Marriage Book 5, p. 185.

110 Mays, 1924: aged 33.

120 Resided circa 1937, Casper, WY.

121 Intentionally omitted.

122 Barbara Hqje, 207 West Side Hwy., Vader, Washington.

123 1910 Census: married five years.

124 Riverside County, CA Birth Record 5-1. 18; registered as "baby girl Ross".

128 Living with her mother, Martha A. Flanders.

126 Des Moines Co. Bio. Rev., p. 256.

12'^ Marriage Certificate.

128 Aspen Grove Cemetery Records; bible of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Segner.

120 Bible of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Segner.

180 Information of Barbara Hope

181 Information of Gloria Tyler Taylor.

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Chapter XXI

THE PAGE FAMILY

Isle of Wight and Nansemond Counties of Virginia were the sites of the earliest American homes
of the Page family. Thomas Page purchased property in the spring of 1657 on the Rappahannock River
in Isle of Wight County. In the year 1628 a Joseph Paige witnessed a land grant, but his connection, if
any, to Thomas Page is unknown. The Page family and those families with whom it intermarried.
Hastings, Edgerton, Powell, etc., were Quaker.

The family of Thomas and Alice Page attended the Chuckatuck Monthly Meeting in Nansemond
County which maintained the earliest Quaker records in Virginia dated from 1672. Because meetings
had been abandoned due to persecution by the crown, in that year George Foxx, who had founded
Quakerism in 1652 in Westmoreland, England, ordered in a letter from Pennsylvania that the Friends
of Virginia were to hold men's meetings quarterly.

The Church of England was the established religion of the colony of Virginia and as such was
much disturbed by the Quaker movement. A quote from Colonel Byrd on a visit to Colonel Andrew
Meade of Nansemond County in 1728 regarding this sect revealed the scorn prevalent for the Quakers;

We passed by no less than two Quaker meeting houses. That persuasion prevails much in the

lower end of Nansemond county, for want of ministers to pilot the people a decenter way to heaven.

The royal government was determined to stamp out the Quaker movement. Members had their
meetings broken up and their td^acco cre^s confiscated for "priests dews or tithes and church rates."
Other members had their servants, personal property, and cattle confiscated. Still others, men and
women, were whipped and imprisoned. It seemed the life of a Quaker, though not easy, was one of
great determination.

The Society of Friends was an exclusive group which condemned marrying outside the
denomination, known as "marrying out of unity," and dismissed offenders from the congregation and
sometimes disowned them. Often those dismissed appeared in successive records indicating forgiveness
could be obtained for their offenses. Dismissals were made for involvement in military activity of any
description, disorderly conduct, use of "gross language," horse racing, disturbing a religious meeting,
buying, hiring, or seUing a Negro, dancing, card playing, and "lack of plainness." Marriages were
attended by the family and by those who attended the regular Quaker assembly. The right hand list of
witnesses' signatures gave the names of the parents of both parties followed by other close family
members in order of relationship. First were parents of the groom, then parents of the bride, followed
by children and siblings.

The Society of Friends did not employ our names for months because of their origin in ancient
pagan religion, as for example, March named for the god. Mars. Instead months were numbered one
through twelve. Before 1752, when the Julian calendar was still in use, the first month of the year was
March and therefore the numbers lagged our present day Gregorian calendar by two months: therefore,
the Quaker dates presented as, for example, "1679. 4, 11", would be "June 11, 1679" in our dating
practice.

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509

Records of transfers were made at the home meeting and also at the receiving meeting, both of
which dates are of enormous value in tracing families who moved from Pennsylvania. New Jersey, or
Virginia, to North Carolina. In addition detailed records were recorded of births, deaths, and dismissals
from the society for violation of its very strict rules of behavior.

Toward the middle of the 17th century Quakers and other Anglo-Saxons began the settlement of
Albemarle Sound which in 1691 became part of the colony of North Carolina. Disputes remained about
the boundaries between Virginia and North Carolina until 1729 or 1730. Several tribes of Indians,
including the Maherine and Tuscarora tribes, attacked the early settlers. It was into this area, which
became Bertie County in 1722 when it was formed from Albemarle County, that John and Manner Page
and his brother, Thomas, settled. Over the succeeding years their descendants of John migrated to the
central portion of North Carolina in what is now Wayne County.

In attempting the extremely difficult task of sorting out the various descendants of Thomas and
Ahce Page who went into North Carolina, the land and court records reproduced in an impressive
compilation of records by Jesse M. Page, Jr., The Page Family in North Carolina, 1685-1850. has been
of great benefit. In some cases the author has come to some different conclusions from those of John
Buford Page in his book, Early Page Families. These have been pointed out within the text which
follows.

We will now continue with Thomas and Alice Page, great-great-grandparents of Mary Page
Elliott, the daughter of Jacob Page. The family of Samuel and Mary Page Elliott has been discussed in
the Elliott chapter.

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First Generation

1. Thomas^ Page. Died, 1721, in Isle of Wight Co, VA^. Occupation: tailor, shoemaker.

Thomas married Alice, surname unknown. Died, after 1720.

Thomas and Alice Page were residents of the Isle of Wight County, south of the James River in
Virginia. On April 21, 1657, Thomas was deeded 281 acres on the south side of the Rappahannock River
between the branches of a creek. Five years later on February 20th. Thomas Page purchased 600 acres
on the south of the Rappahannock River adjoining the prc^erty of Howell Powell. On April 3. 1667.
Thomas purchased two additional large tracts in the same location, one of 783 acres and another which
was one-third of a 3,075 acre tract.

The following year Thomas Page began acquiring land in Nansemond County, south of Isle of
Wight County, on the North Carolina border. On October 13, 1688, Henry and Elizabeth Hearne of Isle
of Wight County assigned title to Thomas Page of 133 acres of land in the Upper Parish which had been
patented to the Hearnes on April 22, 1670, for transporting three persons from England. No mention
was made of a purchase price leaving open the possibility of kinship between the two families. A week
later on October 20th, Thomas was deeded 290 acres in Surry County which lay north of Isle of Wight
County.

The border between Nansemond County, Virginia, and North Carolina was not established until
1729 or 1730. It seems that some of Thomas' property was located in Perquimans Precinct. Albermarle
County, North Carolina. This is known from the fact that the birth of his son. John, was registered in
Perquiman Precinct in 1685. No land records for Thomas have been found in that precinct.

A number of years later on February 25, 1703/4. Thomas Page acquired additional land in
Nansemond County with the purchase of 170 acres from Mark Alsbury located on Currowaugh Swamp
and adjacent to Robert Carr and Thomas Mann. William and Mary Parker and J. Gay were witnesses to
the deed On December 16, 1714, Thomas made a purchase of 284 acres at the head of Cabin Swamp
located on Sumerton Creek in Nansemond County.

Surry County, Virginia Court Records Book II, page 19, indicated that William Rogers, orphan
of Richard Rogers, was apprenticed to Thomas Page on June 15, 1681.

William Brasie wrote his will on January 22, 1699, in which he named "Thomas Page, taylor of
Nansemond" as one of his legatees. Brasie did not appear to have a family of his own. This statement
and the set of shoemaker tools mentioned in his will, tell us Thomas was a tailor and at least had skills
in making shoes.

Thomas and Alice Page were active members of the Quaker congregation of Chuckatuck in
Nansemond County which was organized in the year 1672. Meetings prior to this time, and afterwards,
were held in the homes of members but were outlawed by the civil government even though most
prominent men of the area were Quaker or related to them by marriage. The first records of this
congregation began in 1673. In 1680 the birth of Thomas. Jr., was recorded and in 1682 that of
Rebeckah Page. Thomas was a witness to at least nineteen weddings which took place between 1683
and 1707. In 1702 He was also a delegate to the first recorded meeting of the Virginia Yearly Meeting of
Friends.

Although it would appear from the preceding land records that Thomas Page had removed to
Nansemond County, his will was presented to the February 1720 court in Isle of Wight County. It read
as follows;

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511

This Day of Febuary in year 1719 I Thomas Page, of the Isle of Wight County, being at Present
very well & perfect in sence and memory praise be unto God for ye same & Calling To mind ye
uncertainty of This Life, doe Constitute this, my Last WUl and Testament in manner and forme following
Commiting my sole to God, my Creator & my body to ye Earthe to have a Christian Like burial! by my
Executor, John Page.

First I give my wife Alis Liberty and privilidge to Live on my

plantation & in my house but not to have Liberty to sell
nor to Lease aney while she Lives neighther her part nor that
which I bequeath unto my son.

2ly I bequeath unto my son Thomas jun a gun and lott of
Shewmakers Tooles already ...

Sly I give & bequeath unto my two Daughters to witt Rebecka & Mary, five
ahillings and no more

4ly I give & bequeath unto my Daughter Alis, five shillings
Already received by her & no more

Sly I give & bequeath to my Granddaughter [Mary?] Gay one cow and a
Calf & one Coper kittle & one Iron Pott
6ly I give & bequeath unto my Son John all the rest of my
Estate all my land & all my other goods & Estate
forever unto bim & his heirs for Ever

allso it is my Desire my son John Shall take Care of his mother that she Dos not want for Neither food
not Ramont during her Life I do further appoint Constitute & ordain my son John to be Executor of This
my Last Will and Testament As Wittness hereof I have hereunto sett my hand & fixt my Seal

Abraham R

Mary R.— —

William Sa — —

The children of Thomas and Alice Page were:

2

3

4

5

i. Thomas-^ Page.

ii. Rebecca Page.

iii. John Page.

iv. Mary Page.

Alice Page^. Born in Isle of Wight Co, VA She married Mr. (Powell).

Second Generation

2. Thomas^ Page (Thomas^). Born, 7 Mar 1680/1, in Nansemond Co., VA^.

Thomas married^ Isabella Lawrence, daughter of Henry Lawrence and (Isabella Purcell), 1
Mar 1701/2, in Western Branch, Nansemond River, VA®.

Thomas Page, son of Thomas and Ahs Page, came with his family to Bertie County, North
Carolina, and in 1731 purchased 284 acres on Cold Quarter Marsh. In 1732 a deed was assigned "from
John Boude to Thomas Page, Sr."

The following land transaction was made by Thomas Page (Jr.) after the death of his father. In
1741 a portion of Bertie County had become Northampton County. On November 10, 1752, Thomas
Page sold John Lawrence, whose relationship to Thomas' wife, Isabella Lawrence Page, is unknown,
444 acres described as being on both the west side of the Chowan River, Indian Creek, and on Nottaway

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River. Because the tract contained houses, buildings, and rentals, the purchase price of two hundred
fifty pounds was quite high. This sale was witnessed by John Page. Nicks Maget, and James Many and
was recorded in Northampton, North Carolina County Deed Book 2. page 90.

The children of Thomas and Isabella Lawrence Page were;:

6 i. Thomas^ Page.

ii. Elizabeth Page. Born, 30 Jun 1706, in Isle of Wight Co, VA^.

iii. Henry Page. Born, 9 Apr 1708, in Isle of Wight Co, VA^.

3. Rebecca^ Page (Thomas^)®. Born, 8 Jan 1681/2. in Nansemond Co., VA^. Died, before 1750. in
Nansemond Co., VPJ.

Rebecca married Thomas Gay, son of Henry Gay and Joane Lawrence* . 11 Jan 1699/0. at
Chuckatuck Monthly Meeting, Nansemond Co., VA®. Died, 1750, in Nansemond Co.. VA®.

The children of Thomas and Rebecca Page were:

i. Thomas^ Gay.

ii. John Gay. He married Miss Lawrence, daughter of Robert Lawrence and Jane,
widow of Henry Gay.

Edgecombe Precinct, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, recorded a deed from
John Gay to Joseph Pitman for 240 acres on the Tar River dated February 10,
1750/1.

iii. Charles Gay.

iv. Mary Gay.

V. William Gay.

vi. Edmond Gay.

vii. Jonathan Gay.

4. John^ Page (Thomas*-). Born. 19 Feb 1685/6, in Old Albermarle Precinct, NC*®. Died. 1740. in
Bertie Co., NC^^. Occupation: miller, planter.

John married Hanner, surname unknown. Died, before 1742. in Bertie Co., NC.

The birth of John Page, Sr., son of Thomas and Alice Page, was not recorded in the records of
the Chuckatuck Monthly Meeting but was recorded in Perquiman Precinct, Albermarle County North
Carolina records. This indicated that Thomas and Alice had ventured from Nansemond County across
the present border of Virginia into what is now North Carolina.

Sometime after the conclusion of the Tuscarora War in 1713, John and his wife, Hanner.
migrated south to the Albermarle Sound region, of North Carolina. By this time most of the hostile
Iroquois Indians had been driven from the area; however, continued watchfulness was necessary and
therefore in 1720 John served in Captain Robert Patterson's Company which patroDed both sides of
Moherin Creek to the Mohering River (Roanoke River).

In 1720 John witnessed a deed made by Barnabe Mackinne, Jr., who resided on the south side
of the Moratuck River on Conocannar Swamp and Beaver Dam Swamp. Noticing the many references
to "swamp" in North Carolina deeds, brings to mind the following account recorded in Old Churches,
Ministers, and Families of Virginia by Bishop William Meede. In this volume Colonel Byrd repeated the

^ Joane Lawrence was the daughter of Robert Lawrence whose will was dated April 20, 1720. and proved, January
23, 1720. In his will he named Henry Gay as his son-in-law. Witness to the will was Jane Gay.

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testimony of John Blair, an itinerant missionary in North Carolina in the early 1700's, providing for us
a glimpse of the primitive living conditions of the time:

...TTiey were compell-'d to lie oftentimes whole nights in the woods, and to live for days together
upon no other food but bread moistened in brackish water, journeying amid deep swamps and along
broken roads through a wild and desert county, and finding themselves at the distance of every twenty
miles upon the banks of some broad river, which they could only cross by good boats and experienced
watermen....

John Page was named executor of his father's estate in his 1720 will. He was bequeathed all his
father's land and nearly all the remainder of the estate in Virginia.

In 1721 John and Hanner were taxed on 300 acres in Albermarle County, North Carolina. On
July 13th of the following year, John Page purchased the same 320 acres, "at present in the actual
possesion of the sd John Page," from Thomas and Catherine Busby, John Page, Jr.'s, father-in-law. The
property was located on the north side of the "Morrattok" River on Jumping Run and the purchase price
was sixteen pounds. The Moratuk was between the mouth of the Chowan River and the Roanoke River.
In the same year that John acquired the prc^erty. this portion of Albermarle County became Bertie
County.

On March 26, 1723, John was granted a patent for an additional 320 acres, again on the north
side of the "Maherine" River, bordering Horse Pasture Creek and Dogwood Neck. These 320 acres were
sold on November 9, 1725, to Samuell Garlen (Garland)^'^ for "a valuable consideration already

Also appearing on the 1721 tax rolls was a James Page with no property, possibly another son of John Page. Sr.,
who may have died before his father's will was written. On August 13, 1723, James Page purchased eighty acres
from Nicholas and Elizabeth Sessions. James continued to be mentioned in Bertie County court records through 1730
when he sold another property and called himself a Joyner (a finish carpenter).

Samuel Garland was a son of John Garland who died in Nansemond County, Virginia, in 1727. In John Garland's
will, dated March 9, 1726/27, and proved, May 22nd, John Garland left his plantation in Carolina, "bought of John
Page," to his sons: John, Samuel, and Joseph. This 1725 deed was to Samuel Garland, not John Garland, indicating
the presence of still another deed. Samuel's wife was Abigail as known from deeds for tracts sold to Arthur Benn of
Newport, Isle of Wight, and to John Portis, both of which were recorded at the November 1725 Bertie County Court.
The original patent for the latter deed was granted to Samuel Garland on November 7, 1723.

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515

reserved." His wife, "Hanner," was mentioned in this deed which was witnessed by Nedham Bryan.
John Portis, and Thomas Busby. On February 8, 1724/5, John witnessed a deed of Richard and Elinor
Bradwell to William Wilson for a property in Urah Meadow and Fish Meadow.

On February 9, 1728, John purchased 160 acres at Cashie Swamp for only five shillings from
Henry Rhodes and his wife, Ehzabeth. The low cost of this tract causes it to have the appearance of a
kinship transaction. This deed mentioned "Busbee's line" which is significant in that John Page, Jr.,
married Elizabeth Busby, daughter of Thomas Busby.

The 1732 Bertie County P&QS Minutes, page 32, mentioned a deed of John Spivey to John
Page. Many years later in 1783 Nathan Page, grandson of John by his son Samuel, and Nathan's wife,
Judith, sold 200 acres on the north side of the Roanoke River to John Dodrell. Within the deed it was
stated that the land was purchased by John Page from John Spivey in 1732. John and Judith sold 160
acres in the fork of Jumping Run near "Pages old mill" providing us the occupation of John Page, Sr.

The next reference to John Page in Bertie County records was on February 13, 1738/9, when the
will of George Williams was proved by John and Thomas Page. Also in that year John was appointed as
an overseer of "ye road from Sandy Runn to Machn Gardinors." It has been assumed that these
references were to John Page, Sr., as references to his son were always referred to as John Page. Jr.
before the death of his father in 1740.

John Page, Sr., died when only fifty-five years of age. On May 13, 1740, the wiQ was proved by
the oaths of Thomas Page, Samuel Page, and JCL Danll and the executor was qualified. The estate
inventory was made on July 20th and submitted to the court by Vrsilla PeU, executrix, on November 6.
1741. John's last will and testament was exhibited and again proved by the oaths of Sam'll Page,
Thomas Page, and Uriella Page [Pell] on May 3, 1741. The final estate settlement did not occur until
August of 1742. George Pell was asked by the court to give security of 500 pounds, but failing to do so,
Thomas Page gave security and was appointed guardian for the orphans of John Page.

The children of John and Hanner Page were:

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i. Thomas^ Page.

ii. John Page , Jr.

iii. Samuel Page.

iv. Uriella Page. She married George Pell, before 1742, in Bertie Co., NC^^.

5. Mary^ Page (Thomas^)^^. Born in Isle of Wight Co, VA.

Mary married William Powell, 14 Apr 1700, at Chuckatuck Moonthly Meeting, Nansemond
Co., VA^'^. Died, Mar 1735, in Nansemond Co., VA^®.

The children of William and Mary Page Powell were:

i. William^ Powell.

ii. Joseph Powell.

iii. Benjamin Powell.

iv. Martha Powell. She married Samuel Redlehusk.
V. Rebecca Powell. She married Mr. Wilkinson.

vi. Mary Powell. She married Mr. Holland.

vii. Rachel Powell.

viii. Alice Powell,
ix. Lydia Powell.

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Third Generation

6. Thomas^ Page (Thomas^, Thomas^). Died, Dec 1785, in Bertie Co., NC^®. Occupation: planter.

Thomas married Sarah "Sally", surname unknown. Died, after 1790. Census: 1790. in Bertie
Co.,NC:p. 361.

Thomas Page, son of Thomas and Isabella Lawrence Page, accumulated a great deal of property
during his lifetime as is known from his will and other land records. He owned land on Jumping Run
where his father, Thomas, and uncle, John, had settled.

Thomas was first noted in Bertie County on March 11, 1740/41, when he received a land grant,
#408, for 144 acres on the south side of the Chowan River on the line of William Gray. The Notoway
River is also mentioned in this deed which required him to cultivate three acres for every hundred
within three years. Thomas was raising cattle in 1741 for he had the Bertie County court register a
brand, TP, and a "crop'd under half moon under his Rt. Ear & a Swallow Fork in ye Left Ear."

In 1743 a deed of sale from Nathan Rowland to Thomas Page was acknowledged in court, the
nature of which was not stated.

A work by John Buford Page titled Early Page Families, page 28, stated that Thomas Page had
died on May 29, 1744, and that a "judgement against his estate was issued from Edgecombe county.
North Carolina for the sum of seven pounds, nine shillings, and four pence: also for sundry goods,
wares, and merchandise purchased from Edward Buxton (also deceased)."

The assumption of his death was based on several Craven County court documents one of
which, dated May 29, 1744, directed the sheriff to take "the body of Thomas Page, late of Craven
County (if he be found in your Bailiwick)".. .and "have him before our Chief Justice and his assistant at
the next Court house in Edenton on the last Tuesday in July next." This surely did not refer to a dead
body or a late, meaning deceased, person, but to a former, or late, resident of Craven County.

Still another entry dated August 20, 1744, referred to "Edward Buxton Deceased against
Thomas Page late of Craven County" and "that an attachment issue against the Deft Estate for the
Damages afd so as to Compele him to be & appear &c we therefore Command you to attach the goods &
Chatties of the Said Thomas Page if to be found in your baihwick." Again, Thomas was very much alive
not deceased the preceding May!

Also, these records would seem to refer to Thomas, the son of John Page, Sr., whose other sons,
Jesse and John, Jr., had moved west to the Craven County area. Another indication that this was
Thomas, the son of John Page, Sr., is that after Johnston County was formed from Craven County in
1746, Thomas Page was referred to in a 1748 deed as a neighbor of John Page, Jr., who was his brother.

Still alive and well in Bertie County in 1753, Thomas Page received land grant #756 which
contained 526 acres on the lines of Colonel Benjamin Hill, William Hill and Gristock's line. This grant
was mentioned in a sale made September 8, 1753, to William Poythriss of 100 acres for a purchase price
of ten pounds. On the same date 200 acres were sold to Aaron Ehs for 10 pounds, ten shillings. These
deeds were recorded in Bertie County, North Carolina Deed Book H, pages 43 and 80. Many years later
the 1780 through 1785 tax records indicated Thomas was taxed on 520 acres of land, three horses, and
six head of cattle. He also had on hand nine pounds, four shillings,

Bertie County records indicated Thomas served on a jury in August of 1765. Other records were
of purchases Thomas made at the estate sale of James Dodrel (Dodrill) on September 6, 1777, and at the
estate sale of Jesse Harell on June 5, 1779. Once again, in May of 1783, he made a purchase at the
estate sale of Richard Hays.

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On August 26, 1785, Thomas and Sarah Page sold Edward Acree seven acres in the fork of
Jumping Run in Bertie County for six pounds, ten shillings. This was noted to be a portion of Thomas'
1853 grant. On the same date Thomas wrote his will. His bequests were as follows:

Item I give and Bequeath unto my son Thomas Page his Heirs and Assigns
for Ever one feather Bead and furniture and Bead Stead the same
that I generally ly on

Item I give and Bequeath unto My Son Soloman Page his heirs and

Assigns for Ever the Land and Plantation Whereupon he now lives it
being the Land I Purchased of John Page

Item I lend unto My Well Beloved Wife Sarah Page During her Natural

Life one Third part of the Land and Plantation Whereon I now live

Item I give and Bequeath unto my Son Joshua Page to him and his Heirs

and assigns forever the Land and Plantation whereon he now lives
and all my Land on the west Side of Jumping Run Joining my said
plantation before mentioned

Item I Give Devise and Bequeath unto My Daughter Catherine Page her

heirs and Assigns for ever the Land and plantation whereon Samuel
Page now lives on Containing one Hundred Acres

Item I Give Devise and Bequeath unto my Daughter Ann Page her Heirs
and Assigns forever one Hundred Acres of Land joining the said
Land given to my Dau^ter Catherine Page

Item I give Devise and Bequeath unto my Daughter Mary Page to her Heirs

and Assigns for Ever the Land and Plantation Whereon She now Lives
and All My Land liing on the East Side of Jumping Run to the
warton fourke of the Said Run

Item I Lend unto My WeU Beloved Wife Sara Page all My house Hoald
goods and Moaveble Estate Except the Beed & furneture Before
mentioned During her Naternell Life and After her Death I Give
unto my affoure Mentioned Children aU My Estate Lent to My Wife
Sarah Page To Be Equaly Devided Amonst them Share and Share Alike
And Lastly, I Nomenate Constitute Appoint and ordain My Son
Soloman Page and Joshua Page Executors to this my Last Will and
Testament....

A codicil to the wiU, dated December 22, 1785, provided his son, Joshua, daughters, Catherine
and Ann, and wife, Sarah, an equal division of the corn in his possession. Witnesses to the codocil were
George Williams, Tobias Butlar, and John Dodrill.

An inventory of the estate of Thomas Page was made in December, 1785, by his son. Solomon.
The will was proved at the February term of the Bertie County Court by the oaths of George Williams
and John Dodrill. Thomas' sons, Solomon and Joshua, were married in Bertie County shortly after the
death of their father, on May 16, 1786, and October 9, 1787, respectively. These sons remained on
Bertie County tax rolls.

The eldest son, Thomas, Jr., had been married in 1778 prior to the death of his father, and by
1780 he resided in Craven County, South Carolina. In the will of his father, Thomas, Jr. received little
in the way of a bequest. It would seem possible that having been the first of the sons to marry, he had
received other property before the will was written.

The children of Thomas and Sarah Page were:

i. Thomas^ Page. Census: 1790, in Bertie Co., NC; p. 361. Occupation: planter. He
married Elizabeth Averit, 21 Sep 1778, in Bertie Co., NC^*^.

In 1778 Thomas Page, Jr., was taxed 11 shillings, 10 pence in Bertie County on
two mares and two cattle. His marriage bond was issued September 30, 1778, with
George Wair as bondsman.

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Apparently Thomas Page and his bride removed to Craven County, South
Carolina for Thomas sold John Dodrill of Bertie County, North Carolina, for 1,000
pounds, a tract of 200 acres on the north side of the Roanoke River which had been
granted to John Blunt, Jr., in 1720, and which "decended to the said Thomas
Page.”

ii. Solomon Page. Died, before 1813. Census: 1790, in Bertie Co., NC; p. 361.
Military service: 1782, in 10th Regiment, Bariley's Company. NC Regulars.
Occupation: planter. He married Sarah Hayse, 16 May 1786, in Bertie Co., NC.

Edward Aires sold Solomon Page, 172 acres on Thomas Page, Sr’s, corner for
only 5 shillings on April 22, 1786. as recorded in Bertie County, North Carolina
Deed Book N, page 356. On the following May 16th, Solomon married Sarah Hayse.
Another land transaction was made with Edward Acree on November 20th when
Solomon and his brothers, Thomas and Joshua, sold him two tracts, one containing
31 acres and the other 20 acres. The purchase price was twenty pounds, and the
sale was recorded in Deed Book 0, page 144. On page 150 of that volume was
recorded a sale for ten pounds made the following day by Solomon and his brother,
Thomas, to their brother, Joshua, of a tract of undetermined size on the line of
their sister, Ann Page, and Acree's corner. John Acree was a witness. Solomon was
the owner of four slaves at the time of the 1790 census. Besides his wife, he had a
son under 16 years of age.

Solomon Page sold his sister, Mary, 31 acres on Jumping Run on February 16,
1790, for twenty pounds. The transaction was recorded in Deed Book P, page 46.

Solomon Page received Bertie County Land Grant #1063 on September 13, 1791,
for 170 acres located in Jumping Run Swamp. The grant was recorded in Bertie
County, North Carolina Land Grant Book 77, page 238. On October 20th of that
year, Solomon Page sold a tract to Aaron Askew. The sale was recorded in Deed
Book P, page 312.

iii. Joshua Page.

iv. Catherine Page. Census: 1790, in Bertie Co., NC; p. 361.

Catherine Page inherited from her father twenty acres of land in Bertie County
which she sold to George Northam on February 22, 1790, for six pounds.

V. Ann Page.

vi. Mary Page. Resided: 26 Aug 1785, in Jumping Run, Bertie Co., NC.

Mary Page inherited a tract of land in Bertie County, North Carolina, from her
father. She also purchased from her brother, Solomon, 31 acres on Jumping Run
for twenty pounds on February 16, 1790.

This may have been the Molly Page whose will was written November 19, 1813,
and proved at the May Court of Bertie County in 1814. Her bequests were as
follows:

to Solomon Page, son of Sally Page, a cow and calf
to William Page, son of Josliua
to Meriditii and Sally Page, all my money

7. Thomas^ Page (John^, Thomas^). Born, 7 Dec 1704, in Isle of Wight Co, VA^.

It is most difficult to sort out the various Thomas Pages in Bertie County and the
Craven/Dobbs/JohnstonAVayne County vicinities. The land and other records of a Thomas Page in
Bertie County have been assigned by the author to Thomas and Isabella Page, son of Alice and Thomas
Page, or to his son, Thomas Page, Jr., who married Sarah and died in 1785. The following records in
Craven County, which in succeeding years became the counties of Johnston in 1746, Dobbs in 1758, and
Wayne in 1779, have been assigned to Thomas, son of John Page, Sr., who died in 1740.

As early as May 21, 1741, Thomas was granted 200 acres, #247, on the south side of Little River
in Craven County, opposite to his own plantation. A second grant, #299, was granted on August 4, 1741,

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for 300 acres on the north side of Little River about three miles below Robert Raiford "being the land he
now lives on." These two deeds were recorded in SSLGO Book 5, pages 299 and 236.

By 1744 Thomas was referred to as Thomas, Sr., in two Craven County grants, #299 and #247,
both dated November 20th, indicating that his son, Thomas Jr., and come of age. One of these
properties contained 300 acres and was on the south side of Little River beginning at a red oak below
Butlers. The second patent, dated November 10, 1744, concerned 300 acres beginning at a white oak
and adjoining Rd^ert Butler. This property, which was then in Wayne County, was sold on March 21,
1799, by John, the son of Thomas, Sr.

Several Craven County court documents issued in 1744 were directed to the sheriff of Craven
County by authorities in Edgecombe County. It appears that an Edward Buxton had died in Edgecombe
County and that Thomas Page in 1743 was in debt to him for seven pounds, nine shillings, and four
pence. Thomas Page was being sued for sixty five pounds, and the sheriff was requested, twice, to force
Thomas to appear before the Chief Justice in Edenton, Chowan County, firstly on the last Tuesday in
July of 1744, and secondly on the last Tuesday in October.

The unfortunate Thomas, apparently having not appeared, the High Sheriff of Craven County.
James MakQwean, seized "one horse, one feather Bead, one Rugg, two blankits, three Dishes, three
Bassons, and fore phais, one pr hand milk thons, and one woohng whell."

In 1748 Thomas was referred to as a neighbor of his brother, John Page, (Jr.), in a Johnston
County land grant description.

A fire destroyed two of Thomas Page's deeds recorded in Johnston County, North Carolina Deed
Book 2. The first of these deeds was executed circa 1752 when Thomas sold property to Robert Butter.
The second deed, dated circa 1754, was from Thomas Page to Robert Fellows. Fortunately more detail is
known regarding this second deed from Wayne County, North Carolina Deed Book 1, page 178, wherein
a deed from John Fellows to his brother, Robert Fellows, referred to a parcel "being in Wayne County
but formerly Dobbs County containing by estimation one hundred and fifty acres being the one hall’ a
piece or parcel of land granted by patent to John Page and by him conveyed to Samuel Tomlinson and
from him to Robert Fellows, Senr." This identified Thomas as an heir of John Page, Sr.

On July 1, 1758, Thomas Page was granted a fifty acre patent on fifty acres on the south side of
Little River in Johnston County as is known from a March 21, 1799, deed of sale in which Thomas
Page's son, John, sold the property to Richard Cox.

Thomas Page had two sons:

i. John^ Page.

John Page was the owner of 490 acres and two slaves by the time he appeared
on the tax rolls of Wayne County in 1786. He was on jury and grand jury lists from
1788 through 1794.

John Page and Michael Fulghum were the executors of the estate of Jacob Page,
his cousin, who died in 1789.

A land grant, #394, was issued to John for 100 acres on January 5, 1789. The
property was located on the south side of Little River.

Richard Cox^ purchased for 750 pounds three tracts from John Page which were
recorded in a single deed in Wayne County dated March 21, 1799. The first was for
300 acres on the south side of Little River in Craven County, originally patented to
his father, Thomas Page, on November 20, 1744. The second was for 50 acres on
the south side of Little River in Johnston County, originally patented to Thomas
Page on July 1, 1758. The third tract was for 100 acres on the south side of Little
River which had been patented to John Page on November 17, 1790.

ii. Thomas Page.

^ Richard Cox was the husband of Mary Page Elliott's aunt, Easter Hastings Cox. In 1809 Richard also purchased
the property of Samuel and Mary Page Elliott before their removal to Indiana.

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8. John^ Page, Jr. (John^, Thomas^). Born, before 1707. in Nansemond Co., VA. Died. 1760. in

Bertie Co., NC^®.

John married Elizabeth Busby, daughter of Thomas and Catherine Busby. Resided. 5 Oct
1779, in 96th District, Granville Co., SC.

On August 6, 1728 John Page, Jr., was granted 170 acres on the east side of Cashie Swamp. The
deed, witnessed by John Dufiield and John Page Sr., stated:

I Thomas Busby do send greeting know ye yt I the sd Thos Busby of Bertie prec’t planter for and

in consideration of Love good will and afection wch I have and do care toward 1 my Loving Son-in-law Jno

Page Junr of the same precinct.

The parents of John's wife, Elizabeth Busby were Thomas and Catherine Busby. They resided
on Cashie Swamp as early as 1724/5, at which time Thomas Busby was mentioned as a neighbor or
witness in various deeds. In November of 1725, Thomas purchased, for ten pounds. 170 acres on the
east side of Cashie Swamp from Henry Rodes.

On February 22, 1729, Thomas Busby witnessed the will of George Clements whose wife was
Susanna.

As previously mentioned, on July 13, 1721, John Page, Sr., had purchased 320 acres, "at present
in the actual possesion of the sd John Page," from Thomas and Catherine Busby. The property was
located on the north side of the "Morrattok" River on Jumping Run, and the purchase price was sixteen
pounds.

Thomas Busby's last will and testament has not been located: however, it was mentioned first in
a Bertie County deed by Theophilus William to Jethro Butler dated September 10, 1742, which was for
500 acres "...to be laid out according to the Will of Thomas Busby..." on the NE side of Marattuck River
at Beaverdam Branch. Again the will was referred to in Edgecomb County, North Carolina Deed Book
H, page 208, in an August 11, 1754, deed of WiUiam Smith, Jr., of Edgecomb County, parent of Bertie
County, to Frederick Homes for 100 acres on the Ronoak adjacent to Beaverdam Branch. The deed
stated that the, "...tract was will'd to said Wm. Smith Junr by Thomas Busbee in this last will and
Testament."

Elizabeth Busby's, will was recorded in Bertie County and dated January 22, 1738/9. She left
"my plantation liing on the North side of Roneoake River" to Theophilus Williams. Also mentioned was
Hester WUhams, daughter of Theophilus, and her grandson, Jesse Page, who was to receive one cow
and calf.

From the previous documents it can be assumed that three children of Thomas and Catherine
Busby were:

i. female Busby. She married Theophilus Williams.

ii. Catherine Busby. She married John Page, Jr.

iLi. female Busby. She married William Smith, Jr.

John Page, Jr. and his brothers, Thomas and Samuel, moved a little farther west into an area
on Little River which was Craven County until 1746 at which time it became Johnston County. In 1758
the area was absorbed into newly formed Dobbs County and finally became Wayne County in 1779.
Little River, on which the brothers had property, flowed into the Neuse River. In 1722 Bertie Precinct
was taken from the original Chowan County, the dividing line between it and Craven County was the
Contentnea Creek. It wasn't until 1759 that Bertie County was formed from the southeast portion of
Bertie Precinct. This area contained the Cashey River area where John Page, Sr., first purchased
property from Thomas Busby.

John Page, (Jr.), was first located in Craven County when he proved the Last Will and
Testament of Louis Thoms on March 16, 1730/31. He was appointed overseer of "ye road from Sandy
Runn to MacHn Gardinors..." in 1739.

On October 10, 1748, Johnston County recorded that John Page had been granted 300 acres on
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oak at the corner of Thomas Page. When John died in 1760, this property was inherited by his son,
Jacob, who sold it in Wayne County on April 10th, 1787.

On October 10, 1748, John Page was given a land grant for 300 acres of land in Johnston
County, formed from Craven County in 1746, on the north side of Little River beginning at a "Water
Oake" near Robert Rafords line. Mentioned in the deed was his brother, Thomas Page's corner.

John Page left no will when he died in 1760. His wife, Elizabeth, administered his estate and
was guardian of their two minor children, William and Moring. An estate sale of perishable items was
permitted by the court and held at the home of the deceased. His estate was settled in Bertie County in
1764.

Elizabeth remarried Wiliiam Holmes and settled with her minor children, William and Moring,
in the 96th District of Granvill County, South Carolina, before 1779.

The children of John Jr. and Elizabeth Busby Page were:

i. Samuel‘S Page. Born, before 1739, in Dobbs Co., NC^®.

Because of the great number persons named Samuel Page in Bertie County,
with some uncertainty the following transactions have been assigned to Samuel,
son of John and Elizabeth Busby Page.

On September 6, 1786, Micajah Packer of Wayne County sold Samuel Page of
Bertie County, 175 acres on the north side of the Neuse River for twenty pounds.
On December 2, 1787, Samuel Page of Wayne County sold John Seemore the same
175 acres for forty-five pounds. This deed was witnessed by Henry Johnson and
Frederick Jordan.

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ii. Jacob Page. Born, before 1739, in Bertie Co., NC. Died, Oct 1789, in Wayne Co..
NC^o. Occupation: planter. Jacob married Sarah Hastings, daughter of Joshua
Hastings and Ann Edgerton, Jan 1786, in Wayne Co., NC^^.

Jacob, son of John and Elizabeth Busby Page, Jr., did not marry until February
of 1786, making Jacob at least fifty years of age, His wife, Sarah Hastings, was
dismissed from the Contentnea Monthly Meeting of the Society of Friends for
marrying out of unity. Contentnea was located fifteen miles north of Goldsboro in
Wayne County. See the Hastings Family chapter for details on the ancestry of
Sarah Hastings.

In the year of his marriage Jacob paid taxes on 260 acres in Wayne County.
There was one free poU and one black poU in his household making him a slave
owner.

A Jacob Page witnessed the will of Thomas Barron written on July 23. 1776, in
Edgecombe County, Virginia. In the will Thomas' wife was identified as "Mourning
Page." Of interest is that the sister of Jacob Page was "Moring."

After the death of Jacob's father who died intestate in 1760, Jacob inherited 150
acres on the east side of Little River in Wayne County beginning at a Water Oak
near the line of Robert Raiford. Jacob sold this property on April 10, 1787. to
Michael Fulghum for ninety-five pounds. Within the text of the deed the property
was stated to have been "part of a Patent Granted to John Page Jr." The witnesses
to the deed were William Fellows and Barnaby Hamilton. The deed was presented
to the i^rii Court of 1787.

On October 18, 1789, a warrant was granted to Jacob Page for the following
survey:

...To the Surveyor of Said County Greeting You are hereby required to lay off
and Survey for Jacob Page a Tract of Land containing Two hundred Acres lying on
the East Side of Little River, including the plantation his Father died on Joining
William Sassers & John Pages lines, being an Entry made by the said Page in the
former Entry Takers office & Caveated by Phillip Raiford since which he has
withdrawn his Caveat and certified the same to me....

Pursuant to the above survey, land grant #312 was issued to Jacob Page for 151
acres on July 11, 1788, but recorded posthumously on April 2, 1790. The property
began "at a black gum at Lacers Carfare's Corner." Also mentioned in the deed was
the line of Brewer and the corner of Michael Fulghum. The purchase price was ten
pounds per 100 acres. This grant was recorded in Wayne County, North Carolina
Deed Book 65, page 195.

The properties of Jacob Page were sold by means of several transactions. The
first was an indenture dated November 10, 1804, in which Mary Page, just turned
seventeen, sold James Boycott sucty acres, for sixty pounds, located on the east and
side of Little River beginning at a pine and blackjack near Nikkei Branch with
mention of Fulghum's corner. The deed was witnessed by John, James, and Jesse
Boycott.

On August 24, 1809, two separate deeds were recorded. Mary and Samuel Ehott,
residents of Randolph County, sold Richard Cox of Wayne County, husband of
Mary's aunt, Easter Hastings Cox, for a purchase price of $280.00, a tract described
as being on the east side of Little River, beginning at a black gum at Lacers
Crawford's corner on the river bank, containing 172 acres "by patent granted to
Jacob Page baring date the 11th day of July 1788."

On the same date Anthony Fulghum of Wayne County paid $240.00 to Samuel
and Mary Elliott for two parcels containing a total of 87 1/2 acres. One tract began
at a red oak of the river bank with mention of Brewer's corner, and the second at a
pine and black Jack. Both the Cox and Fulghum purchases were witnessed by R.
W. Kinne, James Everitt and P. Collier. Despite the will of Jacob Page which had

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provided for the "sufficient schooling" of his daughter, Mary, she had to affix her
mark to the deed. Apparently reading and writing were not considered essential to
schooling or else Jacob's wishes were disregarded.

Jacob died at an early age, as did his father and grandfather. His only child.
Mary, was yet an infant. His will was written on the 26th day of the fourth month
of 1789. It read as follows:

In the Name of God Amen I Jacob Page of Wayne County and province of North
Carolina being very weak in Body but in perfect mind and memory have thought
proper to make and ordain this my Last will and testament in manner and form as
follows

first of all it is my will that my dear wife Should have my plantation with all the
prevaledges thereunto belonging During her Natural Life or Widowhood and then I
Give them to my Daughter Mary Page with all my Lands thereunto belonging

Item I give unto my Daughter Mary Page one Likely Cow and Calf and yearling
and one Sorell horse one pewter Dish and three pewter plates and one feather bed
bedstead and two Sheats and Six head of hogs and one iron Skillet and one Rackoon
hat

Item I give unto my dear wife all the remainer Part of my Estate only I Leave
Enough of my Estate to be Sold to Satisfy the Debts and to give my Daughter Mary
Page sufficient Schooling and Lastley I leave my Body to the Decision of my
Executors Mike Fulghum and John Page to be biiried in a Christian Like manner and
I do hereby Revoke Disallow and make Voyd all former wills hertofore made as
witness Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and fixt my Seal this 26 Day of the
fourth mouth 1789

Jacob Page

Signed and ackn'd in presence of us
Witness Robert White Jr

Elizabeth X Brewer

This will was proved at the October 1789 court of Wayne County by Robert
White, Mikel Fulghum, and John Page. At the July 1794 Wayne County Court it
was "Ordered that John Kenady^^, Robert FeUow^^, and Wm. Hook should be
appointed to settle the account current of the estate of Jacob Page."

An estate inventory was presented to the court in October 1789 by Jacob's
executors, Mike Fulghum^"^ and John Page, son of his uncle, Thomas Page. In July
of 1794 John Kenady & Robert Fellow & Wm Hook were appointed to settle the
account of the estate of Jacob Page.

John Kennedy died on January 31, 1825, at the age of seventy-five, and his wife, Elizabeth, died December 24,
1836, at the age of eighty. They had two sons, Thomas and John.

Quaker records of Contentnea Monthly Meeting provided birth dates for the ten children of Robert and Rachel
Fellows who were married December 13, 1783. Rachel died on March 13, 1916.

The Fulgham family, with given names Michael, Anthony, Nicholas and John, was in Isle of Wight County as
early as 1643, when Anthony Fulliambe and Silvester Thacker were granted 100 acres on Pagan Point. He also
patented 500 acres in 1650, and 1600 acres on July 12, 1665. It is possible that he, John Marshall, and William
Boddie had transported a colony of settlers to Virginia from Yorkshire and Derbyshire.

Please note Michael Fulghum was executor of the 1789 will of Jacob Page as well as a grantee on August 24,
1809 of Anthony Fulghum of Wayne County who was acting on behalf of the property of Samuel and Mary Page
Elliott.

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Jacob and Sarah Hastings Page had a daughter:

i. Mary Page. Born, 12 Feb 1783, in Randolph Co., NC. Died, 18
May 1864, in Middletown, Danville Twp.. Des Moines Co., lA.
Buried in Elliott Cem., Union Twp., Des Moines Co.. lA. She
married Samuel E. Elliott. For descendants and details
concerning this family see the Elliott Family chapter.

iii. Jesse Page.

iv. Moring Page^^. Born, before 1758, in Craven Co., NC^^. Resided. 1779. in 96th
District, Granvill Co., SC.

In Bertie County, North Carolina, Deed Book M, page 464, "Moring Page,
daughter of John Page and Elizabeth his wife," deeded Thomas Page 200 acres
whereon "my father John Page formerly lived on." This deed, dated August 18.
1779, was signed by Moring Page, William and Elizabeth Holmes, and witnessed by
Thomas Penington and Levi Storn.

V. Wniiam Page^^. Born, before 1760. in Craven Co., NC^®.

9. Samuel^ Page (John^, Thomas^). Born, before 1729, in Bertie Co.. NC. Died, before 1792. in

Cashy Swamp, Bertie Co., NC^^. Residence: 1764, in Dobbs Co., NC.

Samuel married Mary, surname unknown. Died, after 1795^'^.

Because both John Page, Sr., and John Page, Jr., had sons named Samuel, it is very difficult to
be sure to which Samuel each deed referred. Although the father may be in error, the sons of Samuel,
Samuel, Jr., and Nathan, are a certainty.

Samuel Page was the owner of 330 acres near Cashey Swamp, Bertie County, North Carolina,
sold on October 6, 1750, to Edward Harrell for thirty-seven pounds. The property was defined as a
portion of a grant to Henry Rodes in 1723.

In 1758 Samuel Page was deeded 280 acres on Wattom Thorou Fan in Bertie County by James
Boyte of Edgecombe County for 5. 1.3 in Virginia money. In 1765 he was assigned "to work on the road
from Hertford line to Wattom Road at the Indian Path." In 1764 he signed a citizens' petition for the
establishment of the town of "Cashy."

Tax rolls between 1755 and 1770 refer to "Samuel Page & sons Nathan Page & Samuel Jr." The
1770 lists included Samuel and for the first time, Samuel, Jr.

Samuel Page made a purchase at the estate sale of Solomon Freeman on March 27. 1778, in
Bertie County. In 1785 he made a purchase at the estate sale of Curby Moody.

The August 1792 Bertie County Court was requested by Mary Page, widow of Samuel, to award
her a one-third share of 170 acres on "Cashy Swamp" which was at that time in the possession of James
Wood. She sold the property in 1795.

The children of Samuel and Mary Page were:

12 i. Samuel‘S Page, Jr.

ii. Nathan Page. Born, circa 1747, in Bertie Co., NC^®. Resided, 1786, in Bertie Co..
NC. He married Judah, wife, surname unknown, before 1774^®.

On June 20, 1767, Nathan Page purchased from Jonas Wood for thirty-five
pounds a tract of 400 acres bordering the line of John Harrell. The deed was
witnessed by Joseph Wood. Beginning in 1769 and continuing through 1774
Nathan appeared on Bertie County tax rolls.

On January 1, 1774, Nathan and Judah Page sold Jesse Jones 100 acres of his
400 acre tract for fourteen pounds. Witnesses to the deed were Samuel Dunn, John
Jones, and Samuel Dunning. Nathan and Judith Page sold Moses Purvis the
remaining 300 acres on June 6th of that year for forty pounds. Witnesses were
James Purvis, Jun., Nathan Hodges, and Absalom Carney.

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On August 26, 1774, Nathan Page and Samuel Cranberry witnessed two deeds
by which Nathan's brother, Samuel Page, acquired from Arthur Brown 350 acres in
Bertie County located on the lines of William Cranberry. James Harrell, and
Abram Holland. The property was originally entered and surveyed by Dempsey
Holland in 1762. When Samuel Cranberry died, his estate records dated December
10, 1774, indicated money had been paid to his estate by Nathan Page.

Nathan held 360 acres which he had inherited from his great-grandfather, John
Page, Sr., who purchased it in 1732. He sold this in two parcels: 200 acres in 1783
and 160 acres in 1786. After this sale Nathan and Judah no longer appeared in
area records although their sons, Nathan. Jr., and Solomon did.

Fourth Generation

10. Joshua^ Page (Thomas^, Thomas^, Thomas^). Census: 1790, in Bertie Co., NC: p. 361.
Occupation: planter.

Joshua married Elizabeth "SaUy" Montgomery, 9 Oct 1787, in Bertie Co., NC^®.

In the year 1787 Joshua Page was taxed on 24 acres and in the following year on 250 acres. On
July 10th of that year Joshua had received Bertie County land grant #1015 for 207 acres on the main
run of Jumping Run Swamp. The property adjoined his brother, Solomon Page.

At the time of the 1790 census, Joshua and Sally had two sons under sixteen years of age. On
May 1st of that year Joshua sold Jeremiah Dunning 45 acres of his holdings on Little Branch for 50
pounds, eight shillings. After this sale his tax for the year was on 193 1/2 acres.

Joshua and Elizabeth Montgomery Page had a son:

i. WOliam® Page. Born, before 1813, in Bertie Co., NC^L

11. Jesse‘S Page (John , Jr.^, John^, Thomas^)^^. Born, before 1739, in Bertie Co.. NC. Resided,
1763, in Black Creek, Johnston Co., NC.

Jessie married Ann, whose surname is unknown

Jesse Page received a land grant on January 1, 1763, for a 517 acre tract in Johnston County,
North Carolina, located on both sides of Black Creek near the corner of William Eason and adjacent to
the line of the Earl of Granville. A yearly rent of twenty shillings, eight pence was due to Granville. On
January 17, 1764, he and his wife, Ann, sold William Smith, Sr., a tract for five pounds. On April 21,
1767, Jesse registered a cattle mark in Johnston County. On November 28, 1769, and again on March
10, 1770, Jesse was named overseer by the court of the road "in room and district of John Harrell."

In 1780 Jesse acquired another 100 acres in Wake County but on the Johnston County Line.
The property was on both sides of Champion Branch of Black Creek. Seven years later still another 200
acres were granted on the north side of the south prong of Black Creek in Wake County. Wake County
had been formed in 1770 from Johnston, Cumberland, and Orange Counties.

The 1787 tax lists indicated that Ann and Jesse Page had eight sons and three daughters Hving
at home. Two of the sons were deaf. By 1790 another daughter was added to the family.

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The identiiied children of Jesse and Ann Page were:

i. John® Page. He married Mary Johnson, 29 Oct 1788, in Johnston Co., NC^^.

ii. William Page®®.

William was declared exempt from paying taxes in Johnston County in August
of 1779 due to being "deft and dumb" and "incapable of performing public duties".

iii. Frederick Page. He married Matt Jones, 28 Dec 1782, in Johnston Co., NC®^.

On December 30, 1779, Frederick Page was granted 200 acres on both sides of
Black Creek bordering the line of William Eason.

iv. Lemuel Page.

Lemuel Page served in the revolution. In 1798 he resided in Jefferson Co., GA.

V. Tobias Page. He married Polly Johnson, 19 Sep 1794, in Johnston Co., NC®°.

vi. Thomas Page. He married Elizabeth Addams, 11 Feb 1789, in Wake Co.. NC®*^.

vii. Jesse Page. He married Tabitha Lambert, 8 Nov 1800, in Wake Co., NC®®.

In April of 1765, Jesse Page deeded a tract to William Smith, Sr.

viii. Lovey Page,

ix. male Page.

X. female Page,
xi. female Page.

12. Samuel'^ Page, Jr. (Samuel®, John®, Thomas^). Born, circa 1746, in Bertie Co., NC®®.

Samuel married, first, Priscilla Harrell, daughter of James and Grace Harrell, circa 1765, in
Bertie Co., NC®*^. Died, before 1778, in Bertie Co., NC. He married, second, Chris Chaina, surname
unknown, before 1778, in Bertie Co., NC®®. Her name appeared in documents quaintly as Chris
Chaina, Chrischaina, and Christiana.

Samuel Page, Jr., first appeared on Bertie County tax rolls between 1767 and 1770. His first
property purchase occurred on June 25, 1774, when he acquired 200 acres on Wattom Pocosin in Bertie
County with mention of James Harrell's line and Wattom meadow in the land description. The grantor
was William Granberry who was paid fifteen pounds for the tract. The original grant was made on June
20, 1761, to Dempsey Holland. Nathan Page, Jr., and William Rutland, Jr. and Sr., witnessed the
transaction.

Two months later, on August 26th, he made a second purchase from Arthur Brown for 13.6.8 of
150 acres located on the lines of Abram Holland and Granberry. The property was part of a Dempsey
Holland survey. Witnesses to the deed were Samuel Granberry and Nathan Page.

WlQiam Granberry repurchased the land he had sold Samuel on November 26, 1777, for twenty
pounds. Mary Granberry and Edward Gray witnessed this deed. The 150 acres purchased from Arthur
Brown were disposed of by Samuel and his second wife, Chris Chaina, in two parcels. The first sale, for
four pounds, ten shillings, to Henry HarreU on May 18, 1778, was of fifty acres on William Cranberry's
line, witnessed by James and Joel Harrell. On August 2nd of the following year a second sale was made
to Reubin Norfleet, for 300 pounds, of 100 acres bounded by the lines of William Granberry, Henry
Harrell, and Abraham Holland. The latter deed was witnessed by Thomas Rhodes and Willis Callum.

That his first wife was a daughter of James and Grace Harrell, Sr., is known from the will of
James Harrell in which James bequeathed "unto my two Grandsons Silas Page and Allen Page sons of
my daughter Prisiila to their heirs and assigns one fether Bed a peace to each of them and one cow and
calf a peace to each of them." James HarreU, Sr., also had daughters: Sarah, Elizabeth, Mary, and
Grace; and sons: James and Joel, who witnessed the above deed, and Arthur and Willis.

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Samuel and Priscilla Page had the following children;

i. Silas^ Page. Born in Bertie Co., NC.

Silas Page made a purchase at the estate sale of James Harrell on December 24.
1784.

ii. Allen Page. Born in Bertie Co., NC.

iii. Ephraim Page. Born, 1765. in Bertie Co., NC.

Notes and References

^ Will proved: February, 1721.

2 John Buford Page, Early Page Families, 1989, R929.2 P13-6 002, in custody of Lx)s Angeles
Pubhc Library, Los Angeles, CA, pp. 21, 24.

^ Chuckatiick Monthly Meeting Records.

Michael and Thomas Lawrence, brothers of Isabella, were witnesses.

® Chuckatiick Monthly Meeting Records; at the home of Francis Denson, widow.

® Page, pp. 21-23.

Not listed in heirs of her husband, Thomas Gay.

® Witnesses: Thomas & Alis Page, William & Elizabeth Powell, Robert & Joane Lawrence.

® Will dated: October 26, 1750; will proved: December 6. 1750; Bk 5: 282.

Perquimans Precinct 1659-1739; Births, Marriages, Deaths & Flesh Marks.

WUl proved: May 3, 1740; inventory; July, 1740.

Estate records of Uriella Page's father, John Page.

13 Page; pp. 21, 23, 24.

Chuckatiick Monthly Meeting Records Witnesses: Thomas & Alis Page: Thomas & Rebecca Gay:
Elizabeth Powell, widow.

Will dated: October 3, 1734; will proved: March 24, 1734/5: Bk 4: 46.

Will dated: August 26 1785; codocil dated: Decemeber 22 1785; estate sale: Dec 1785: will
proved: February 1786.

Marriage Bond: September 30, 1778.

Died intestate; estate settled in Bertie County in 1764.

Samuel was not a minor when his father died in 1760.

Will dated: April 26, 1789; will proved: October, 1789.

Sarah dismissed from Contentnea Monthly Meeting, Feb 1, 1786, for marrying out of unity.

Page, p. 28.

23 Moring Page was a minor when her father died in 1760.

2^ Page , p. 28.

25 William was a minor when his father died in 1760.

23 Died intestate.

2"^ Page,p.Zl.

23 First appeared on Bertie County, NC, tax roUs in 1768.

2® Page, p. 31; Judith named in sale of 100 acres in 1774.

30 IGI.

31 Will of Molly Page dated: November 19, 1813.

32 Page, pp. 28-29, 33.

33 /6td.,p. 33.

^ Witness: Jesse Page.

IGI; bondsman: Jesse Page, Sr.; witness: Lewis Green.

First appeared on Bertie County, NC, tax rolls in 1767.

2"^ Will of James Harrell recorded in 1780; son, Ephraim, born 1765.

33 Page, p. 31; named in sale of 50 acres in 1778.

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Chapter XXII

THE TRUMBO FAMILY

Seven members of the Andreas Trum family and six members of the Nicholas Trombohr family
emigrated in July of 1709 from Wurttemberg, Germany, and settled in Hunterstown, New York. By
1728 the Trum family resided in Franconia Township of Philadelphia County which since 1784 has
been in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. On March 27th of that year, Andreas Trum purchased 250
acres for fifty-five pounds, seven shillings, from John Budd and Humphrey Murrey. It is believed, but
not positively proved, that H. Jacob Trumbo, grandfather of Elizabeth Trumbo Hornback, was a son of
Andreas Trum. At any rate it is known the family was German speaking and lived and associated with
the Harness, Hornback, and Alkire families who also had German or Dutch origins.

The Trumbo family was Lutheran with baptisms recorded at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church where
in various records the name was spelled Trumbo, Trumbourger, Troumberger, Trum, Trombole,
Trumbor, Trombohr, Trombauer. Trumborn, Trumbeau, Dumbach, Drumbore, Trumpo, and Trumbore.
The latter spelling is favored by the present day Pennsylvania branch of the family.

Augusta County, Virginia, was formed in the year 1738. In 1739 Jost Hite, Robert McKay, and
their partners received a grant of 7,009 acres in the Linville Valley. Migrants followed a route through
the Valley of the Potomac crossing the present counties of Shenandoah and Rockingham through
mountain passes. The family of H. Jacob Trumbo settled on Linville Creek which flowed into the North
Fork of the Shenandoah River above Brock's Gap in Little North Mountain, the lowest pass in the
Allegheny Mountains.

By the year 1748 the first records of the family of H. Jacob Trumbo appeared in Augusta County
when its first records were recorded in November of that year. Before that time records of the area
were kept in Orange County because of the sparse population in Augusta County. The majority of
early settlers in the area were Scotch-Irish, but it was the first German settlers who built log homes,
fine, large barns, and maintained German speaking communities through the middle of the nineteenth
century. This area of Augusta County became Rockingham County in 1778.

In 1750 the family of Squire Boone, father of Daniel Boone, which also resided in Montgomery
County, Pennsylvania, began its journey south arriving in North Carolina in 1751. In transit they
spent about a year in the Linville Creek area, six miles north of Harrisonburg. Some members of the
Bryan family, which married into the Boone family, also resided in the LinvOle Creek area before
removal to North Carolina. It is nearly certain these families were acquainted. Another resident on
Linville Creek at this time was John Lincoln whose great grandson, Abraham, became president.
George Trumbo, son of H. Jacob, had some dealings with John Lincoln, great uncle of Abraham.

Into this geographical and historical setting the family of Andrew and Kate Harness Trumbo,
parents of Elizabeth Trumbo Hornback, has been introduced.

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CHAPTER XXII

Rockingham County, Virginia

THE TRUMBO FAMILY

531

First Generation

1. Andrew "Andy"^ Trumbo (H. Jacob^, Andreas^, Nicolas'*)^. Born, 22 Apr 1743, in Franconia
Twp., Philadelphia Co., PA. Died, 15 Oct 1827, in Bath Co., KY, near Wyoming. Buried in Clintonville,
Bourbon Co., KY. Occupation: weaver.

Andrew married®, first, Margaretha Katherine "Grate" Harness‘d, daughter of Johann Michael
Ernest Harness and Maria Eiisabetha Dieffenbach, 22 Apr 1768, in Augusta Co., VA. Marriage(2):
22 Apr 1769. Born, 16 May 1749, on the South Branch of the Potomac River in Augusta Co., VA. Died,
6 Aug 1792.

Andrew married®, second. Martha, widow of Charles Ratliff. Marriage hcense, 22 Mar 1796,
in Clark Co., KY. Born, 12 Feb 1755. Died, 2 Jan 1846, in Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co.. IL.
Burial in Kern Cem., Fancy Creek Twp., Sangamon Co, IL.

As early as August 10, 1761, eighteen year old Andrew Trumbo witnessed the sale of 100 acres
from Barbary Raider to Mathias Raider. In May of 1766 Andrew again witnessed a land sale by
Rudolph and Cathrine Mauk to Michael Hober.

Andrew Trumbo made his first land purchase on August 15, 1766, obtaining from Nicholas and
Catherine Cain of Albermarle County, Virginia, a tract of 100 acres, for which he paid 32 pounds. The
property was located on the North River of the "Shanand" in Augusta County, Virginia, within the gap
of the mountains. This was probably Brock's Gap where his father, H. Jacob Trumbo, resided. This deed
was recorded on November 8, 1774, in Augusta County, Virginia Deed Book 12, page 503. Andrew
appeared in Augusta County vestry records in the years 1767-8.

Andrew Trumbo met his wife, Margaret "Kate" Harness, while one of seventy-five temporary
guards for Fort Harness. Kate's father, Michael Harness, had built his fort about three miles south of
Moorefield on the South Branch of the South Fork of the Potomac River in present day Hardy County,
West Virginia, in the year 1739. Kate and Andrew were married on April 22, 1768, Andrew's twenty-
fifth birthday. Andrew earned a living for his family as a weaver and, according to family lore, had
eyebrows two inches long.

After his marriage on May 11, 1771, Andrew purchased, for 240 pounds, 600 acres on the South
Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac from Mary, widow of James Wood. The transaction was
recorded in Augusta County, VA Deed Book 1 7. This tract was a portion of a patent of 2400 acres which
had been made to Wood in 1750.

According to the testimony of Andrew's son, George Trumbo, in the Draper Papers, when
George was about four years old, (1773-4), the family had to "fort up" for about a week. At this time
Indians were endangering the area during Dunsmore's War. The refuge for the family was almost
certainly Harness’ Fort. Andrew and Kate's daughter, Elizabeth, was born during this period.

Kate Trumbo was left alone with five children under eight years of age while Andrew served his
country during the American Revolution. He participated in the McIntosh Campaign in 1777-78 in one
of three companies under General Lachlan McIntosh which built Fort Macintosh on the Ohio River,
thirty miles south of Fort Pitt, present day Pittsburgh. The army then crossed to the west side of the
Muskingum River and built Fort Laurens in central Ohio. His service was acknowledged as a patriot by
the Daughters of the American Revolution on i^ril 13, 1995.

On August 22, 1781, Andrew and Margaret Trumbo sold Peter Harness, one of Kate's brothers,
232 acres on the South Branch. This property seems to have been a portion of the 1771 purchase
mentioned above. The 1782 tax rolls of Hampshire County, Virginia, showed eight whites in Andrew's
family. By 1784 he was taxed on nine whites, one dwelling, and one other building.

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CHAPTER XXII

George Trumbo gave the following testimony to describe the family's migration to Kentucky:

We came to Kentucky in 1787. We started on September 28 but went back and came out again in
June 1788 when I remained. I came right to Curtwri^t's Station where six or seven houses had been
built that spring close on the head of Green Creek. Strode's Station was six miles off right between us and
danger in a manner....

...The families included Thomas Longworth. Abraham Coffman, Samuel Hornback, Peter and R.
Cartwright, and my father, Andrew Trumbo. ...Indians never troubled them there: nobody was killed and
no horses stolen. Indians came over onto the waters of Spatterdock, but Strode's men found out they were
there, and they got to do no mischief. Nobody lived on Spatterdock then or for several years afterward. It
was between us and Strode's Station.

The family of Andrew Trumbo first appeared on the Bourbon County, Kentucky, tax roUs in
1789. After the harvest in 1788 the young men at the station began erecting cabins and digging a mill
race for Samuel Hornback. Of the famihes at Cutwright's Station, the Trumbo's daughter, Elizabeth,
married a nephew of Samuel Hornback, Abraham Hornback, in 1791, and the youngest daughter. Dolly,
married John Cutwright in 1801.

Andrew Trumbo again appeared on the tax rolls of Bourbon County in 1790. 1792. and in 1794,
by which time he had 103 acres on Green Creek and had increased his livestock to four horses and
eighteen cattle. Andrew’s wife died on August 6, 1792. Andrew obtained a license on March 22, 1796, to
marry his second wife, Martha, widow of Charles Ratliff.

Andrew held 600 acres on Slate Creek in Clark County in an area which became Montgomery
County in 1797. On March 28, 1800, he made a land purchase in Bourbon County from Charles and
Patty Smith, Sr. The tract was located near the village of Chntonville, originally the location of
Cartwright's Station which is presently located at the intersection of Thatcher's Mill Road and the
Paris-Winchester Pike. By 1809 Andrew's Bourbon County property had increased to 168 acres.

In 1810 Andrew appeared in the Bourbon County census. At that time his household was
composed of his second wife, one son, Adam, a daughter, Margaret, and himself. 1810 tax records
indicated he held four slaves. On June 22, 1812, at the age of sixty-nine, Andrew sold 200 acres to his
two youngest sons, Isaac and Adam, for 100 pounds, retaining the right to the "quiet and peaceable
possession of the said land and premises during his natural life," therefore, Andrew was no longer taxed
on real estate in Bourbon County, but only on his black slave. Andrew continued to be listed on
Bourbon County tax rolls through 1816.

In 1817 Andrew was transferred to the tax rolls of Bath County together with his sons, John
and Jacob. He was taxed on 196 acres on Slate Creek and for one slave. By 1819 Andrew had two tracts.
192 acres on the Slate and 120 acres on the White Oak, as well as on nine slaves. The following year
only one tract was listed containing 176 acres. By 1824 he held only 45 acres, nine slaves, and three
horses with a total value of $4,550.

Andrew died on October 15, 1827, at his home near Wyoming in Bath County, Kentucky. No
will has been located. His widow, Martha, died in 1846 in Sangamon County, Illinois, where her
daughter and other family members had removed.

The children of Andrew and Margaretha Harness Trumbo were;

i. George A. Trumbo®. Born, 29 Sep 1769, on the South Fork of the South Branch of
the Potomac River near Fort Seybert, VA. Died, 20 May 1851, in Wyoming, Bath
Co., KY. Buried in Trumbo Cem., Wyoming, Bath Co., KY. He married, first,
Susannah Coffinan, daughter of Abraham Coffman, 17 Sep 1789, in Lincoln Co.,
KY. Marriage license, 2 Sep 1789, in Lincoln Co., KY^. He married, second,
Isabella Bonkar, 9 Jan 1819, in Fayette Co., KY.

George A. Trumbo, eldest son of Andrew Trumbo, accompanied his family to
Bourbon County, Kentucky, in the year 1788. The Trumbo family Uved at
Cutwright's Station. George’s father refused to give permission for George, who
was underage, to marry; therefore, George and his "wife" removed to Noke's
Station on Noke's Fork of Dick's River and two miles from the Crab Orchard. A
child was born to them, and when George reached legal age, they were married.

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Details of this situation came from the testimony of W. Boyd in the Draper Papers.
Noke's Station was occupied by George Nokes, his son. Benjamin Nokes. and Ben
Haggard. The valuable testimony of George, himself, provided us with the
following information about his experiences when the Indians attacked Noke s
Station;

We had been there eight or nine months when on the 14th day of June 1/89,
in the night, the Indians attacked us. They came up to Ben Noke's cabin, pushed
open the door, and shot him thru the body and his sister Betsy Nokes thru the ai’m.
Nokes was sitting on the bed. The ball went in under one arm and out under the
other. He got up and walked to the fire place and raised up to get his gun. But he
could not do it and fell back dead. His sister was sitting on the other side of him.
The ball went thru her arm not breaking the bone. Noke's wife went to run out and
they struck at her, but only touched her back. When she ran. she had to jump a
fence. As she did so they grabbed at her. She jumped another fence, and at that the
TnHian cut her as she jumped so that you could see the mark. She fell on her hands,
not much hurt, and so got off and ran to her father*in*law's house. Hie sister crept
under the bed and so escaped without further injury. Ben’s children were in bed.
The Indians pulled the sheet out from under them and never touched any of them.
George Nokes fired his gun toward them from his opened door.

We heard the alarm in our cabin and did not have any idea of the Indians'
strength. We rushed out of our cabin and an Indian came after us. He outran me
and came heading me round a tree with his tomahawk lifted up. I fired when he
was almost within touching distance. As I fired he drew back and cried "Woo. Woo"
and immediately two guns fired behind me.

I did not have time to pick up my child. I had dropped it to fire at the Indian
that was heading me. It was killed. My wife ran into a little briar thicket. I pressed
on to English's Station a mile off. There I got a horse and went on to the Crab
Orchard, two miles on.

Haggard that lived on the outside of our station had slipped away and he and
his family had gotten to the Crab Orchard before me. Fifteen or twenty men were at
our station within an hour and thirty minutes after the attack. Next morning the
Indians were pursued to a thicket so close that a dog could not get into it, and there
they left them. George Nokes left the station the fourth day after the attack but
went back again. I left there the second day afterward and never returned.

George Trumbo served as a guard in John Petty's company at the iron works at
Bourbon Furnace from May to July of 1791. This furnace produced the munitions
used by Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.

When Morgan's Station, built by Ralph Morgan, was attacked on Easter Sunday
of 1791, George Trumbo joined Samuel Hornback's company to go to the aid ot its
inhabitants but arrived too late to be of assistance.

As a young man George first appeared as a separate household on the 1792 tax
rolls of Bourbon County with three horses and six cattle. In 1793 the tax list
indicated he had 100 acres, and by 1794 he had 600 acres on Green Creek. The
1796 rolls indicated he had reduced his acreage to 102 acres on Green Creek. In
1812 George was taxed on only sixty-five acres.

Adding to his holdings on January 2, 1817, George purchased all the rights in a
twenty acre tract on Green Creek held by Samuel and Rachel Cartright and Levi
and Betsy Crose for $20.00. In 1823 George had been transferred to Bath County
rolls where he was taxed on 120 acres on White Oak waterway. He continued to
Live in this area and was taxed on tracts of 130 and 100 acres until 1833. At that
time his holdings had declined to 60 acres.

Mary Trumbo®. Born, circa 1770, on the South Fork of the South Branch of the
Potomac River near Fort Seybert, VA. Died, before 1827. She married® John
Hornback®, son of Samuel Hornback and Dorothy "Dolly" Harness, 1801^. This
family is discussed in the Hornback Family chapter.

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CHAPTER XXII

iii. Elizabeth Trumbo®. Born, 14 Feb 1773. on the South Fork of the South Branch of
the Potomac River near Fort Seybert, VA®. Died, Sep 1810. in Montgomery Co..
KY. She married® Abraham Hornback^®, son of Simon Hornback and Margaret
"Peggy" Alkier, 18 Aug 1791. :n Bourbon Co., KY^^. Marriage license. 18 Aug
179112.

This family and many of its descendants are found in the Hornback Family
chapter. Margaret's father was identified on her request for a marriage license.

iv. Jacob Trumbo®. Born, 12 Aug 1774, on the South Fork of the South Branch of the
Potomac River near Fort. Seybert, VA. Died, 21 Feb 1831, in Wyoming, Bath Co..
KY. He married Deborah Alkier, daughter of Harmonas Alkier and Lydia
Patton, 2 Apr 1798, in Bourbon Co., KY^^.

It would appear from the first Montgomery County, Kentucky, tax records of
1797 that Jacob and his brother, John, had split the 300 acres on the Slate Creek,
formerly in Clark County, owned in 1794 by their father. By 1808 Jacob had
acquired an additional 200 acres. He and John remained on the Montgomery
County tax rolls through 1810.

In 1811 when Bath County was formed from Montgomery, Jacob was
transferred to its rolls with the same 150 acres on Slate Creek. By 1819 he had
acquired an additional 100 acres, both properties described variously as being on
White Oak or Slate waterways. In the years 1823 and 1824 Jacob was taxed on an
additional 150 acres. From 1825 until his death in 1831 Jacob held two tracts, one
of 150 acres on the Slate waterway, and another of 155 acres, sometimes described
as being on the Licking River and sometimes as on Indian Creek.

Jacob and Deborah Alkier Trumbo had a son:

i Andrew Alkire Trumbo. Born, 13 Sep 1799, in Montgomery Co..
KY. Died, 11 Aug 1871, in Franklin Co., Ky. He married Eloise
Triplett, 24 Oct 1821. Born, 18 Feb 1804, in Montgomery Co..
KY. Died, 17 Aug 1874, in Franklin Co., KY. He had a son John
and a daughter, Mrs. Annie Lacy.

V. John Trumbo^. Born, 12 Oct 1776, on the South Fork of the South Branch of the
Potomac River near Fort Seybert, VA Died, 30 Mar 1856, in Bath Co., VA.
Census: Jul 1850. in 1st District, Bath Co., KY; p. 62. He married Sarah
Atchison, 29 Oct 1795, in Montgomery Co., KY. Born, 15 Jul 1778. Died. 23 Oct
1853.

John Trumbo was listed only once on Bourbon County, Kentucky tax rolls, in
1794, with 300 acres on Slater Creek in "Clark County." John's father. Andrew,
had property at the same location.

The first tax rolls of Montgomery County, formed in 1797 from Clark County,
listed John holding 150 acres on Slate Creek. He continued on these rolls through
1808. In 1811, when Bath County was formed, John was found transferred to its
tax Usts. There he remained through 1815 with the same 150 acres. In 1817 he was
taxed on 165 acres and in 1818 on two tracts of 165 and 100 acres. From 1820
through 1824 his tax was on 187 acres. By 1825 his holdings were reduced to 147
acres on the Slate waterway and in successive years, 140 acres. In 1833 he
acquired an additional 50 acres on Indian Creek and two lots in Carlisle. Jacob
remained in Bath County until his death in 1856.

The children of Jacob and Sarah Atchison Trumbo were:

i. Isaac Trumbo. Born, 6 Sep 1796, in Frankfort, KY. He married
Elizabeth Keithley.

ii. Elizabeth Trumbo. Born, 2 Jul 1798. She married, first, Mr.
Johnson. She married, second, Moses Snedegar.

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iii. Nancy Trumbo. Born, 10 Aug 1800. She married George

Warren.

iv. Sarah Trumbo. Born, 24 Mar 1803. She married, first, William
Snedegar. She married, second, Mr. Conyers.

V. Margaret Trumbo. Born, 8 Oct 1805. She married Isaac

Snedegar.

vi. Dorothea Trumbo. Born, 22 Dec 1808. She married Wdliam
Cassity.

vii. Deborah Trumbo. Born, 24 Feb 1811. She married James F.
Jones.

viii. Ruth Ann Trumbo. Born, 30 Mar 1813. She married Armstrong
Cassity.

ix. Rachel Trumbo. Born, 21 Oct 1815. She married Thomas
Gooch.

X. Adam Trumbo. Born, 17 Aug 1820. He married, Hannah Allen.

vi. Andrew Trumbo^. Born, circa 1779, on South Fork of South Branch of the
Potomac River near Fort Seybert, VA. Died, 1838, in Bath Co., Resided.

1828, in Indian Creek Precinct, Sangamon Co., IL^^. He married Jane Holiday.

Andrew Trumbo, Jr., first appeared in Bourbon County, Kentucky, tax records
in the year 1804 with fifty acres on Green Creek. By the following year he had one
hundred acres and four horses. By 1810 Andrew had acquired between 480 and 485
acres, described as being on Cypress Creek, but on Trace Waterway in Union
County when the latter county was formed from Henderson County in 1811.
Andrew reappeared again on Bourbon County tax rolls on Slate Creek in 1819, and
continued there in most years through 1834 (the last year read by the author). It
was indicated that he owned two lots in Owingsville, 206 acres on Slate Creek, and
100 acres on the Licking River in Morgan County, which was formed in 1823 from
Bath County.

Andrew appeared for the first time on newly formed Bath County tax rolls in
1819 when it was formed from Montgomery County, but he held no property in
Bath County until 1825. From then until his death Andrew held two town lots in
Owingsville. In 1833 he was still on Bath County rolls, but his property was stated
to be 155 acres on. the Slate Waterway and 100 acres on the Licking River in
Morgan County. The former tract was listed as 100 acres the following year.
Andrew, Jr., died in Bath County in 1838. The following was the will of Andrew
Trumbo, Jr.:

In the Name of God Amen I Andrew Trumbo of Bath County and Commonwealth of
Kentucky considering the uncertainty of this mortal life and being of Sound mind and
perfect memory blessed be Almighty God for the same. Do Make and publish this to
be my last will and Testament in the manner and form following ■ that is to say
1st I will my Brother George Trumbo sixty acres of Land where he now lives

2. 1 will my Brother Isaac Trumbo fifty acres of Land where he now lives

3. 1 wiU Manassa Trumbo and Jacob Trumbo all my household furniture such as beds
coubbard aU the plate dishes bows spoons knives and forks including all beds and
bedsteads a buroes book case books all together as they are in the house Every in the
house as it stands.

4. 1 will to Harriett her bed and bedstead all her bed clothings about her bed that she
owns and one horse and saddle and bridle and too cows and calves and all clothings
and six head of sheep.

5. I will and bequeath to Alse her house and household furniture her beds and
bedsteads Pots and dishes that is in the Cithen and Ten acres of Land for her use as
long as her naterel life last and too Cows and calves

6. And further it be clearly understood that it is my will and most positive desire that
after my Death all my Negro Slaves that is to say Harrison George David Edney

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Frank all to be emmancipated It ia my positive desire. I will and bequeath Josephus
to be emmancipated at twenty five years of age and the balance of the children -
Mary • Jackson, Thornbon, Lise, Amanda all to be emmancipated at twenty five years
of age and William too and let this be clearly understood that they are all to be
emmancipated after my Death, i do apoint Manasa Trumbo and Jacob to be my
Executors of my Estate and it be my will and request that they have my wife grave be
in a desent manner as they can and it is my will my young blacks they See to their
rasing and to larn them to read as I want them to See to it in every particxiiar
manner as it is my wish that no one else to have any controls over them and the
balance of my Estate to be Equel Devided amongst my brothers and sisters In
testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed my seal this 10th day of October
1833.

Andrew Trumbo (seal)

Isaac Congers
Thomas C. Congers

vii. Dorothy "DoUy" Trumbo^^. Born, 1781, on the South Fork of the South Branch of
the Potomac River near Fort Seybert, VA. Died, 19 Oct 1843, in Monroe Co., MO.
Burial in Monroe Co., MO, in an old orchard. She married® John Cutwright^^. 28
Jan 1801, in Bourbon Co., KY.

viii. Isaac Trumbo®. Born, 6 Feb 1787, on the South Fork of the South Branch of the
Potomac River near Fort Seybert, VA. Died, 18 Nov 1858. He married Helen
Boswell Morrison, 1828.

Isaac Trumbo was listed in tax records of Bourbon County, Kentucky, in the
year 1809, and again from 1812 through 1818. Isaac and his brother, Adam,
purchased aU the rights of Samuel and Rachel Cartright and Levi and Betsy Crase
in 178 1/2 acres on Green Creek on January 2, 1817. Tax records of Bourbon
County indicated that Isaac was holder of acreage variously described as between
165 and 210 acres on Green Creek.

Isaac was taxed sporadically in Bath County after its formation appearing on the
tax rolls in 1818, 1825, and 1830-31. He owned 43 acres on the Licking River in
Fleming County, and two lots in Carlisle.

ix. Adam Trumbo^®. Born, 6 May 1790, in Bourbon Co., KY. Died, 6 Oct 1856, in
Sangamon Co., IL. He married, first, Mddreth Foster^®, 11 Dec 1809, in Fayette
Co., KY^®. He married, second, Hannah Hall. Occupation: tavern keeper.

Adam Trumbo was found on Bourbon County, Kentucky, tax rolls between 1810
and 1818. He was variously listed on Green and Johnson Creeks with acreage
varying from none to 203 acres. He also held a tavern Ucense. A deed dated
January 2, 1817, from Samuel and Rachel Cartright and Levi and Betsy Crose,
gave him and his brother, Isaac, all their rights to 178 1/2 acres on Green Creek.

Adam and Mildreth Foster Trumbo had a daughter:

i. Ehzabeth Trumbo. Born, 10 Mar 1823, in Sangamon Co., IL.

She married John Smith.

Andrew and Martha Trumbo had a daughter:

X. Margaret Rathff Trumbo^®. Born, 11 May 1797. in Bourbon Co., KY. Died, 26 Jul
1873, in Sangamon Co., IL. She married Peter Wigginton, 4 Nov 1815, in
Kentucky.

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2. George Trumbo^*^. Born, 1750, in Brock's Gap, N Fork, N River, Rockingham Co., VA^®. Died.
1830, in Texas^®. He married^ Margaret Rockefeller Oats^ in Hampshire Co., VA.

George Trumbo was first mentioned in the records of Augusta County, Virginia, when he made
a purchase from the effects of Isaac Brackfield on April 11, 1769. He appeared on the 1784 tax rolls of
Hampshire Co., Virginia with a family of 8 whites, 1 dwelling, and 3 other buildings. By 1800 he was on
the tax rolls of Bourbon County, Kentucky.

On March 20, 1779, Josiah and Edith Davison of Rockingham County, sold George Trumbo of
Hampshire County, 170 acres on the South Branch. On the same date the Davisons also sold 160 acres
on the South Branch in Hampshire County, to George Cowger. George Trumbo's younger brother,
Jacob, married Ehzabeth Haas after 1788. Her first husband was George Cowger.

Hardy County, which succeeded Hampshire County, recorded two land sales by George W.
Trumbo. The first was on May 2, 1786, to John Lewis for the north 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of section 33,
township 29, range 32. The second was on December 5. 1785, to E. P. Madison for property in section 5.
township 28, range 31.

A History of Pendleton County, West Virginia, provided the following biographical information:

George was a large landholder below Fort Seybert and was industrious and thrifty. He divided
the homestead among the four sons who chose to remain and gave money to the four who chose to go
West. Andrew [George's son] moved to Texas late in life.

The children of George and Margaret Rockefeller Oats Trumbo were:

i. Ephraim Trumbo.

ii. George Trumbo.
hi. Abraham Trumbo.
iv. Jacob Trumbo.

V. Michael Trumbo. He married Rebecca Williams. Michael was witness to the will.

dated 1828, and its codocil, dated 20 Sep 1839, of his brother Andrew,
vi. Andrew Trumbo. Born, 1777. Died, circa 1853. He married Mary, surname
unknown. Below is the will and codocil of Andrew Trumbo:

Be it remembered that I Andrew Trumbo of the County of Pendleton and State of
Virginia being weak in body, but of sound and perfect mind and memory blessed be
almighty god for the game do make and publish this my last will and Testament in
manner and form following that is to say, 6x3t I give and bequeath unto my beloved
wife Mary two cows and one stove say the httle stove and all the loose property about
the house say household and kitchen furniture also two large kettles I do also give
and bequeath unto my son Salisbury Trumbo all the land I now live on lying and
being on the south fork in the County of Pendleton to have and to hold forever also
three head of horses say the gray horse sorrel and bay mare. I also give and bequeath
unto my son Salisbury one waggon also a pair of trucks and one wind Mill and all the
horse gears harness etc. I also give and bequeath unto my son Salisbury sixteen head
of hogs also all the farming utensils say plows and harrow hoes etc. I also give and
bequeath unto my son Salisbury one negro man named James Cuaddy also my two
shops say the wheal Right shop and Black Smith Shop with all the tools of each, also
one cross cut saw I do hereby enjoin it upon my son Salisbury Trumbo that he
maintain me and his mother on the old place we now live on deasently as long as we
both shall live I also decree that he provide for out funeral expenses I also enjoined
it upon my son Salisbury that he pay each of his sisters one hundred dollars that is
Elizabeth Miller, Malinda Newman, Margaret Dyer, and Sarah Ann Davis and Mary
R. Trumbo sin^e girl I also enjoin it upon my son Salisbury Trumbo that he furnish
his youngest sister Mary with a horse creature worth about Sixty Dollars to make her
equal with her other sisters that is already married an gone from home if in case I
should die before she becomes of age and Lastly I give and bequeath unto My
youngest daughter Mary R. Trumbo a single girl three (canes ?) I also direct that all
property not willed to my son Salibury at the decease of myself and beloved wife
Mary shall be sold at public sale and Equally divided between all and each of my

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daughters my son Salisbury excepted he being heretofore provided for I hereby
appoint Henry Cowger Executor of this My last will and testament in witness
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of June in the year of our
lord 1828 signed sealed, published and declared
by the above named Andrew Trumbo
to his last will and testament in the presence of us
who at his request and at his presence have here unto
subscribed our names as witnesses to the same
Samuel Blizzard
Michl Trumbo
Thornton Trumbo
Codocii or addition to My will

I Andrew Trumbo of the County of Pendleton and State of Viriginia do this the 20th
day of September 1839 Make and publish this codicil to my last will and testament,
in manner following that whereas in and by my last will and testament. I have given
and Bequeathed to my son Salisbury Trumbo all my lands to have and to Hold
forever I do hereby order and declare that my will is that my son Salisbury only hold
the lands during his lifetime and at my sons death 1 request that my lands be sold
and Equally divided Between the rest of my heirs namely all my Daughters and
further I declare if in case my beloved wife Mary, Shall make choice of living with
any of the rest of her children in preference to her son Salisbury, she shall have the
liberty of doing so and I further declare if in case she does make such a choice that
my son Salisbury Trumbo pay her fifty dollars yearly and lastly, it is my desire that
this my present codicil be annexed to and made a part of my last will and Testament
to all intents and purposes, in witness where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal
this 20th of September 1839
signed, sealed, published and declared by the
above named Andrew Trumbo as a codicil to
be annexed to his last will and testament in the
presence of Michael Trumbo
Thornton Trumbo
Samuel Blizzard

The will was proved on Thursday Feby 3rd 183 by Thornton Trumbo.

vii. Levi Trumbo. Born, 1790. Died. 1868. He married Elizabeth Hinkle.

viii. Lavina Trumbo. She married George Kessner.

ix. Polly Trumbo. She married Henry Pringle, in 1798.

X. William Trumbo. Born, 5 Jan 1797. Died, 27 Apr 1853. He married Susan L.
Dyer.

3. Jacob Trumbo^. Born, 1755, in Brock's Gap of the North Fork of the North River. Rockingham
Co., Died, 30 Dec 1841, in Rockingham Co., VA.

Jacob married^, first, Elizabeth Lair^, daughter of Matthias Lair and Catharina Margaretha
Meyer. He married^, second, Hannah Haas^, daughter of Henry Haas, after 1788^®.

A survey of fifty acres on the north branch of the Shenandoah River adjoining Jacob Kitners and
Christopher Kepliners was made for Jacob Trumbo on April 17, 1788. In the same year Jacob Trumboe,
Jr., was the holder of 150 acres in military district 9.

On October 11, 1792, Rockingham was denied its request for a new county. Jacob Trumbo was a
signatory.

Jacob wrote his will on December 16, 1826. The will was located in Rockingham County, VA Will
Book A, page 102., and is one of a few which survived the Civil War although with some damage. The
will, and a codicil dated July 19, 1833, read as follows:

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In the Name of God Amen I Jacob Tromjho of Rocking]

ham County and State of Virginia being in reasonable piealth and]

of sound memory blessed be god for his mercies but calling [to mind the]

mortality of man and knowing that it is appointed for [all]

men once to die do this 16th day of December 1926 make a[nd devise]

this my Last will and Testament thereby revoking and disan[ulling]

all former wills or Testaments whatsoever in manner and form — —

ing that is to say

First of all I recommend my Sperit to Almighty [God]

who first gave it being and my body to the earth to be bur[ied in]

a Christian like manner at the descretion of my Executor here[tofore]

mentioned nothing doubting but I shall put it on again at the

day by the mighty power of God.

Ist I give and bequeath to my Son —

Trumbo the plantation I now live on and also my Miller pla[ntation]
lying and being on the south Side of the river with the additio[n of]
dU my farming utensils and black Smiths tools namely Wagg[ons]
plows horses cattle sheep hogs and every other kind of Stock
farming materials to him his heirs or assigns forever.

2nd It is my will and desire and I do order that

Hannah Trumbo Shall occupy and possess the mantion house — — *
part of the garden and all the household and Kitchen furnitu[re]

for and during her natural life and at her decease to d

3rd I also give and bequeath to my s[on]

Jacob Trumbo my negro man Jack to dispose of and do
as he may think proper but with this injunction that
said negro is not to be put off the place unless it be for
Crime.

4th It is my will and desire and I do hereby — — —

it upon my son Jacob Trumbo to provide for and mainta[in]

mother in a decent manner in sickness and in health so

make her situation comfortable for and during her natur[al life]
and at her deceased to bury her in a decent and Christian
manner.

5th As it respects the children and Co heirs of my

son John Trumbo I give them nothing having given him

said John what I intended for bim in his life time.

6th I give and bequeath to my son Andrew Tru[mbo]
the 100 acres of Land which I own in the State of Ohio
with this injunction that he the said Andrew is not to desjpose of ]
said land but to make use of it as his own during his nat[ural]
life and after his decease it to be equally divided among piis]
children so many of them as may be then living this la— -
lying in Licking County on the waters of Lecking run — —
town of Newark.

7th I order and direct that two

nay the sum of three hundred and thirty three and

dollars to her her heirs or assigns and six years after

my Deceased he the said Jacob Trumbo is bound to pay to the
[l]awful heirs of my deceased daughter Dorothy Baggs Three hundred
thirty three and one third dollars to her her heirs or assigns
and eight years after my deceased the said Jacob Trumbo is bound to
pay to my son Mathias Trumbo two hundred Seventy three and one
third dollars to him his heirs or assigns Lastly I constitute and appoint
my son Jacob Trumbo my whole and sole Executor to carry
this my Last will and Testament into effect In witness whereof
I have hereunto interchangably set my hand and affixed my seal
above written in the presence of
Simon Nicholas
Philip Tussing
Jacob Snyder
John Rader

Jacob Trumbo (seal)

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Codicel to tliis my last will and Testament witnessetli that my son Jacob batli this day paid to
my Souinlaw Ricbard Custer, one Hundred and fifty four Dollars & 18 cents I Jacob Trumbo ser.
Therefore direct that the said sum of $ 154 18 cents be deducted from the sum of money which my son
Jacob is required in the above will & Testament to pay to my daughter Elizabeth Custer wife of said
Richard, In ^tness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 19th day of Jtily 1833 .

The will was not prdbated until February of 1842. Jacob's youngest son, Jacob, posted a bond of
$2,000.00 to be executor.

The children of Jacob and EUzabeth Lair Trumbo were:

i. John M. Trumbo. Born, circa 1774, Brock's Gap, Rockingham Co., VA. He
married Hester or Ester Davis. Born, circa 1778, in Pendleton Co., VA.

ii. Andrew Trumbo. Born, circa 1776, Brock's Gap, Rockingham Co., VA. He
married Catherine Davis. Born, circa 1776.

iii. Mary Ann Trumbo. Born, circa 1778, Brock's Gap, Rockingham Co., VA. She
married John Gray.

iv. Dorothy Trumbo. Born, circa 1780, Brock's Gap, Rockingham Co., VA. She
married Charles Beggs, 1 Aug 1797. in Rockingham Co., VA.. Born, 30 Oct 1775,
in Augusta County, VA. They settled in present Clark Co., IN.

V. Mathias Trumbo. Born, circa 1788, Brock's Gap, Rockingham Co., VA. He
married, first, Rebecca Grove.

Jacob and Hannah Hawes Trumbo had two children:

vi. Elizabeth Trumbo. Born, 21 Aug 1791, Augusta Co., VA. She married Richard
Custer, Jr.

vii. Jacob Trumbo. Born, 1 Mar 1796, Augusta Co., VA. He married Elizabeth
Snyder.

Second Generation

4. H. Jacob^ Trumbo (Andreas^, Nicolas^)^®. Born, circa 1714, in Rhenish, Palatinate. Died,
1790, in Brock's Gap on the North, Fork of the North River, Rockingham Co., VA^L Passenger List: Jul
1709^2. Immigration: 1709, at Hunterstown, NY^^.

5. H. Jacob married Mary, surname unknown. Died at Brock's Gap, North Fork of the North
River, Rockingham Co., VA.

H. Jacob Trumbo was born about 1705 in the Rhenish Palatinate. It is believed, based on
emigration records, but not positively proven, that his parents were Margaretha Magdalena and
Andreas Trum.

On May 19, 1739, Jacob and his probable father, Andreas, were naturalized in Philadelphia.
The following year Jacob's brother, Andrew, was also naturalized, probably having become of age.

Many residents of Montgomery and Bucks Counties in Pennsylvania became the pioneer
settlers of Augusta County, Virginia, the parent county of Rockingham County which was formed in
1778. In the year 1748 the first records of Jacob Trumbo were recorded in Augusta County. The first
evidence we have of Jacob's land ownership was a deed dated June 24, 1752, in which he purchased 400
acres on the North Fork of the North River of the "Shenando" above Brock's Gap, the lowest pass in the
Shenandoah Mountains, from the patentee, Cornelius Murley, and his wife, Arstas. The tract was on

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Linville Creek as it entered the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. The deed markers included black
oak and pine trees. The deed was recorded in Augusta County, Virginia Deed Book 1, page 380. On May
18, 1773, this property was sold to Michael Hover.

Linville Creek was named for the Linville family whose daughter married Joseph Bryan, father-
in-law of Daniel Boone. It is now located in the northern part of Rockingham County about six miles
north of Harrisonburg. It is a small stream eighteen or twenty miles in length bounded by land of
excellent quality. It empties into the Little Shenandoah River.

On September 2, 1754, Jacob witnessed a deed of Jacob Bear for 400 acres on the South Fork of
the North River of the "Shenandc^A close ciffiliation with Jacob Bear seems to suggest a relationship to
the Bear family. Numerous memVers of the Bear clan came to America from Switzerland and settled
throughout Pennsylvania in the eighteenth century but particularly in Lancaster County. In this deed
Jacob's surname was spelled Trombar, as it is found in the Pennsylvania branches of the family. The
deed was recorded in Deed Book 5, page 192.

On November 19, 1760, Jacob Trumbeau and Jacob Bear were added to the tithables of Augusta
County, Virginia, as recorded in Order Book /, page 432. By 1761 Jacob Trumboe was the holder of 420
acres in mihtia district 7. Jacob Trumboe, Sr., was also listed that year in Captain John Ruddell's
Company, No. 11, as one tithable with four horses. In that same year Jacob witnessed the sale of a tract
of 100 acres, priced at twenty pounds, to Matthias Raider by Matthias and Barbary Raider.

On August 15, 1766, Jacob added to his holdings 100 acres purchased for thirty-two pounds on
the "North River of Shanand, within the gap of the mountain" from the 1747 patentee, Nicholas and
Catherine Cain. This deed was recorded in Augusta County, Virginia Deed Book 12, page 503.

In 1768 Andrew was named administrator of the will of Isaac Bracphil when it was proved on
November 14th. On April 11th of the following year Andrew made purchases at the estate auction of
Isaac Brackfield.

When the will of Adam Reader, who died on May 19, 1778, was proved, Adam Reader, Jacob
Trumbo (Jr. or Sr.?), Jacob Bear, and Abraham Bird were qualified as witnesses.

TTie Rockingham County, Virginia Minute Book, 1778-1786, recorded that Jacob Trumbo was
impaneled to serve on a grand jury on the following dates:

May 24, 1779
May 24, 1784
November 22, 1784
November 28, 1785

The same source noted that on March 28, 1785, a motion of Jacob Trumbo ordered that Robert
Deason be bound. His brothers, William, Daniel, and Mort were also bound to other persons. Robert was
probably between nine and twelve years of age and an orphan.

Rockingham County in 1790, Jacob Trumbo (Jr.) posted an executor's bond for his father’s
estate. Sureties were William Dunlop and Jacob Custer.

The children of H. Jacob and Mary Trumbo were:

1

i. Elizabeth^ Trumbo^. She married® Mathias Rhinehart®, before 1765.

ii. Andrew "Andy" Trumbo.

iii. Margaret Trumbo®. Born, 16 May 1745, in Brock's Gap, N Fork, N River,
Roctogham Co., VA. She married John Gray. Resided in Georgia.

iv. John Trumbo®. Born, circa 1747. Died in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. He
married®, first, Mary Custer. He married®, second, Sarah, surname unknown.®.
He married®, third, Eunice, surname unknown®.

He appeared on Montgomery Co., KY tax lists in 1800 and in the 1810 census at
the same location

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2 V. George Trumbo^^. Born, 1750, in Brock's Gap, N Fork, N River, Rockingham Co..

VA^s. Died, 1830, in Texas^s. He married^ Margaret Rockefeller Oats^ in
Hampshire Co., VA.

George Trumbo was first mentioned in the records of Augusta County, Virginia,
when he made a purchase from the effects of Isaac Brackfield on April 11. 1769. He
appeared on the 1784 tax rolls of Hampshire Co., Virginia with a family of 8
whites, 1 dwelling, and 3 other buildings. By 1800 he was on the tax rolls of
Bourbon County, Kentucky.

On March 20, 1779, Josiah and Edith Davison of Rockingham County, sold
George Trumbo of Hampshire County, 170 acres on the South Branch. On the same
date the Davisons also sold 160 acres on the South Branch in Hampshire County,
to George Cowger. George Trumbo's younger brother, Jacob, married Elizabeth
Haas after 1788. Her first husband was George Cowger.

Hardy County, which succeeded Hampshire County, recorded two land sales by
George W. Trumbo. The first was on May 2, 1785, to John Lewis for the north 1/2
of the NW 1/4 of section 33, township 29, range 32. The second was on December 5,
1785 to E. P. Madison for property in section 5, township 28, range 31.

A History of Pendleton County, West Virginia, provided the following
biographical information:

George was a large landkolder below Fort Seybert and was industrious and
thrifty. He divided the homestead among the four sons who chose to remain and gave
money to the four who chose to go West. Andrew [George's son] moved to Texas late
in life.

vi. Dorothy "Dolly" Trumbo^®. Born, circa 1753, in Brock’s Gap of the North Fork of
the North River, Rockingham Co., VA. Resided in Georgia.

3 vii. Jacob Trumbo^.

Third Generation

6. Andreas^ Trumbore^. Born, 1688, in Rhenish, Palatinate. Died, after 1754, in Franconia
Twp., Philadelphia Co., PA. Passenger list: Jul 1709^^. Immigration: 1709, at Hunterstown, NY^^.

7. Andreas married^ Margaretha Magdalena, surname unknown, before 1714^°. Born, 1692.

The children of Andreas and Margaretha Magdalena Trumbore were:

3 i. H. Jacob^ Trumbo.

ii. Andrew Trumbore/Drumbor^. Died in Franconia Twp., Philadelphia Co.,
(Montgomery Co.), PA. Passenger list: Jul 1709^®. Immigration: 1709, at
Hunterstown, NY^L He married^ Louise, surname unknown^.

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Notes and References

^ Conrad W. Feltner, The Trumbo Family, 1974; Harold Duncan Harness, A Glimpse of the Past.

Gateway, Baltimore, MD, 1983
^ Near present day Clintonville, Bourbon Co., KY.

^ Feltner.

^ Ibid.; Harness; Benjamin F. Van Meter, Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old Families,
Morton, Louisville, KY, 1901, pp. 171-173.

® Feltner; Harness.

® Eleanor Antoniah, Kentucky Marriage Records, Gen. Pub. Co., Baltimore, 1983, in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA.

Harness, p. 130.

® Elizabeth Mappin Bracken Hornback Bible.

® Harness; Hornheck Hunting, Vol. I, #3, pp. 22-23, Vol. Ill, #2, p. 23.

Harness; The Reverend R. D. Miller, Past and Present of Menard County, Illinois, Clarke,
Chicago, IL, 1905, 977.3555/H2m, in custody of Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35
NW Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT; Hornbec ; Mrs. Ralph H. Sayre and Duffy C. Hornbeck. Sr..
Warnaar Hornbeck Descendants, McClain, Parsons, W.VA, 1977, p. 106.

Bourbon Co., Kentucky Marriages; her father, Andrew Trumbo; Eleanor Antoniah, Kentucky
Marriage Records, Gen. Pub. Co., Baltimore, 1983, in custody of Carlsbad City Library,
Carlsbad, CA, p.66.

Abraham Hornback and John Hornback signed bond and paid 50 pounds.

Eleanor Antoniah, Kentucky Marriage Records, Gen. Pub. Co., Baltimore, 1983, in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 50.

Will dated: October 10, 1833; will proved: August 13, 1838.

History of Menard and Mason Counties, Illinois, 0 L Baskin & Co., Chicago, 1879, in custody of
Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 369.

Feltner; Harness.

Harness; Feltner.

Harness.

Witnesses: Martha Trumbo and Henry Foster.

Feltner; John W. Wayland, Virginia Valley Records, Gen. Pub. Co., Harrisonburg, VA, 1965;
Lyman Chalkey, Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia, Gen. Pub. Co.,
Baltimore, MD, 1965, 975.51/A92Au, in custody of Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles, CA.
Marguerite B. Priode, Abstract-of Executors, Administrators., Guardian. Bonds, Rockingham
Co., VA, Rockingham H.S., Harrisonburg, VA, 975.51/R68Pr, in custody of Los Angeles Public
Library, Los Angeles, CA; Executor’s bond for Jacob Trumbo; sureties: Wm. Dunlop, Jacob
Custer.

With parents: Andreas Trum and wife, Margaretha Magdalena, 5 children.

22 Removed to Franconia Twp., PhiHdelphia Co., (Montgomery Co.), PA by Mar. 27, 1728.

24 Feltner; Chronicles.

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25 Oren F. Morton, A History of Pendleton County, West Virginia, Franklin, WV. 1910. in custody
of Hardy County Public Library, Moorefield, WV, p. 307.

26 J. C. Powell, History of the Early Settlers of Sangamon Co., Illinois, Edwin Wilson Co.,
Springfield, IL, 1876, 977.356/H@/POW, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad. CA.

2"^ The Book O'Beggs, 1928, R929.2 B416, in custody of Los Angeles PubHc Library, Los Angeles,
CA, p. 39.

26 Emmert F. Bittinger, Allegheny Passage, Penobscot Press, Camden, Maine, 1990, in custody of
Hampshire County Public Library, Romney, p. 118.

2® Andreas Trum, wife, Margaretha Magdalena, and five children.

60 5 children in 1709.

61 June 6, 1754, grantee of father's plantation.

62 Henry Z. Jones, Jr., More Palatine Families, Universal City, CA 1991, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 184.

66 A freeholder of Kingston.

64 Henry Z. Jones, Jr., More Palatine Families, Universal City, CA, 1991, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 184; London Lists.

65 pp. 184-185; Hunter Lists.

66 Between August 4th and October 4th.

6'^ Henry Z. Jones, Jr., More Palatine Families, Universal City, CA, 1991, in custody of Carlsbad
City Library, Carlsbad, CA, p. 184; Simmendinger Register.

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THE VANCE FAMILY

The Vance family appears to have originated on the continent of Europe as the de Vaux family
at Les Baux in southern France^*. The ruins of this middle ages castle and a restored town below the
castle walls are now a tourist attraction. In 1066 three sons of Harold de Vaux, Hubert, Rundolph, and
Robert, came to England. Hubert settled in Cumberland near Carlisle. His son, Robert, founded and
built Lanercost Priory at Brampton. The original church stiU stands and is in use. Robert remained in
the Norfolk area and that family founded Pentney Priory, and the ruins stiU stand. Later generations
dropped the "de” in their name.

The Scottish branch of the de Vaux family seems to have descended from Rundolph. a grandson
of Hubert de Vaux. They founded the Vaux of Dirleton line. In 1384 a descendant of the Dirleton
branch moved to the Wigtonshire, Galloway area, and founded what is known as the Vaux/Vaus of
Barnbarroch line.

The first of the family in Ireland was the Reverend John Vauss or Vans, an Anglican clergyman
affiliated with the Church of Ireland and a 1605 graduate of St. John's College, Cambridge^®. He
served for many years in Kilmacrenan. At some point during the Commonwealth Period ( 1650- 1660) he
absented himself from Ireland evidenced by the fact he was not listed in the 1659 census. In 1660, in
order to reinstate himself with the Church of Ireland, the Rev. John produced his Letters of Institution
dated 1615 when he first became a rector of Kilmacrenan, Diocese of Raphoe, Donegal in order to
reinstate himself. On October 22, 1661, he wrote his will which was probated on July 26, 1662, but
burned in a 1922 fire in Dublin. His will was sealed with the Barnbarroch Arms thus tying him to the
family in Scotland. It is believed at this time that the Reverend John Vans’ father was a natural son of
Sir Patrick Vans. He is not to be confused with Sir Patrick's legal heir, Sir John Vans. The Reverend
John's grandson, Patrick Vance of Lifficulty, Donegal, was the first to adopt the Vance spelling.

A descendant of the Reverend John was John Vance of Coagh, Ireland. He was the father of one
of several Andrew Vances who were in the United States in the 1700s. It is generally accepted that
Ehzabeth Vance, daughter of John Vance of Coagh, was the grandmother of President Andrew Jackson.

The wife of our Joseph Vance, Nancy Bradley, was born and reared in Washington County.
Virginia, which has led researchers to seek Joseph Vance's roots in that location. It is believed there
were three men by the name of Joseph Vance at that location, one being the son of Samuel and Sarah
Colvdle, and one the son of John and Jane Black Vance. Our Joseph's father has not been identified.

After leaving Washington County, Virginia, Joseph and Nancy Vance settled in Kentucky.
Extensive effort has been made to determine the exact Kentucky county in which they resided. It has
been possible to eliminate a number of the Joseph Vances who were residents of Kentucky before 1801,
by which time it is certain that Joseph and Nancy had removed to Ohio. Below is an accounting of the

Historical material provided by Kathleen Mason, Senior Historian of the Vance Family Association.

Vance Family Newsletter, April 1988, p. 52, and July, 1988, pp. 83-84, articles by Kathleen Mason, Vance Family
Senior Historian.

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various Josoph Vancos of Kontucky. The first five must be eliminated, but the sixth may have been our
Joseph.

1. Mason County ■ Joseph Vance died, August 1807. James Vance executor.

2. Mason County - Joseph C. and Sarah (Wilson) Vance sold Peter Vaeatn 217 acres, part of a

1,000 acre survey opposite the mouth of Salt Lick.

3. Fayette County - Joseph Vance died, circa January 5, 1807. Only son, WiUiam. David Vance

received two grants of 1,000 and 214 acres on the South Fork of the Elkhorn in 1783 and
1784.

4. Woodford County -Woodford County was formed from Fayette County in 1789. Possibly the

same Joseph as #3. Joseph Vance and David Vance on tax rolls in 1790 and 1791 in a
district north of South Elkhorn, near Lexington.

5. Scott County - Joseph Vance, born 1755, received a pension in 1818. Scott County was

formed from Woodford in 1792.

6. Lincoln County - The Kentucky Certificate Book, 1 779 to 1 780, recorded the following:

1. "William Casey by Joseph Vance" claimed a preemption of 400 acres in the district of
Kentucky on "Acc't of making an Actual settlement in the Month of Jan'y 1779 lying on
the waters of Hanging Fork and Dicks River adjoining the lands of Sam'l Briggs on the
North side to include an improvement made by James McPheran satisfactory proof
being made to the Court they are of Opinion that the s'd Casey has a right to a
preemption of 400 Acres of land to include the above location."

2. "Joseph Vance, Assee of James McPheran this day claimed a settleme't & preempt to
a tract of Land in the district of Kentucky on Acc't of the s'd McPheran raising a Crop of
Corn in the County in the year 1776 lying on the Waters of Green River adjoining the
lands of Sam’l Briggs on the South to include McPhersan, improvement satisfactory
proof being made to the Court they are of Opinion that the s'd Vance has a right to a
settlem't of 400 acres of land to include the above location and the preempt'n of 1000
Acres adjoining & that a Cert issue accordingly."

Joseph received Land Office Treasury Warrant, No. 1162, for the survey of 1.000
acres for which he paid 400 pounds on August 30, 1780. A land entry of 1,000 acres was
subsequently made February 28, 1781, on a dividing ridge between Hanging Fork and
Green River. The lines of Wm Montgomery, Ben. Potts, and Sami Briggs were
mentioned in the d^cription. An actual survey was made on October 15th and
November 27th of 1798, showing actual acreage of 930. A witness to this survey was
John Martin Jr., with John Martin, Sen., marker and survey director. A deed was
issued on November 9, 1801.

The property was sold by Jc«eph Vance of Greene County. Ohio, on August 17,
1805, to John L. Martin. Joseph C. Vance was by this time a resident of Champaign
County. A connection between the Joseph Vance and Martin families is know in that on
August 24, 1819, John Vance, son of our Joseph Vance, married Nancy Martin, daughter
of Harry Martin and Sarah Morgan.

With the exception of the year 1795, when Joseph Vance appeared on the rolls
with no waterway indicated, the only Vance in tax records for Lincoln County was
George residing on Dicks River from May 25, 1789, through July 25, 1805. None of the
descendants of our Joseph Vance had a given name, George, making it appear that if
George and Joseph were related, this Joseph was not ours.

There were also Bradley connections to Lincoln County. Nancy Bradley's father,
John, was a veteran of the Revolution. He authorized Alexander Breckenridge to sell
two tracts on Green River on September 20, 1791, one of 400 acres and one of 639 1/2
acres.

From Kentucky Joseph and Nancy Vance removed to Hamilton County in the Territory of Ohio
which subsequently became Greene County in 1803. There they settled near BeUbrook in Sugar Creek
Township. Unfortunately for researchers, Joseph C. Vance also settled in BeUbrook. and because his

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son became a governor of Ohio, history books have intermingled the records of the two Josephs giving
Joseph C. Vance credit for most references to a Joseph Vance in county records. It has been possible to
sort out at least a portion of the records as Joseph C. Vance removed to Xenia, Ohio, by August 3, 1803,
when he was named Director of Xenia, and from thence to Champaign County where he settled by
February of 1805.

Another problem which has arisen for Vance researchers is finding proof of the Revolutionary
service of Joseph Vance. Once again more than one Joseph appeared in the Virginia military records.

1. Private Joseph Vance enlisted for two years in Captain Michael Bowyer’s Co. on August 2,

1776. He had continued service until November 15, 1783. He was of the 4th, 8th. and
12th Virginia regiments commanded by Colonel James Wood^°. He received a pension in
1818 or 1819.

2. Private Joseph Colville Vance served in Captain Saul Vail's Company of Colonel Morgan's

Rifle Regiment. He was the Joseph C. Vance of Greene and Champaign Counties of
Ohio.

3. Private Joseph Vance, born 1750 in Winchester, Virginia, and died May 6, 1832, at Cross

Creek, Washington County Pennsylvania.

4. Joseph Vance who served in Captain Simpson's Company of Augusta, Virginia.

5. Private Joseph Vance with military card #1096.

6. Private Joseph Vance received land warrant #938 dated June 20, 1783, was for 100 acres.

indicating it was for three years of service. On May 7, 1794, Joseph sold Andrew Vance
740 acres in the Virginia Military District, located on O'Bannon's Creek, Goshen
Township, Clermont County, Ohio, from military warrant, W2349. Survey #2406 of
Andrew Vance on September 28, 1798, was for 200 acres of land on two military
warrants, #966 and #938. Captain Thomas Merriwether of the 1st Virginia State
Regiment signed the application for military warrant #938.

7. Private Joseph Vance with military cards #1033, 1037, and 1071. He enlisted on November

28, 1776, in Captain Peter Bryan Bruin's Company of the 1 1th VA Rifle Regiment of the
Continental Troops, commanded by Colonel Daniel Morgan. Joseph Vance was also in
November of 1779 in Captain William Johnston’s Company of the 7th VA Regiment,
designated from the 11th on September 14, 1778, and possibly saw service in the 8th
Regiment.

Bryan Bruin was a merchant of Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, in 1760. He
owned property on Cedar Creek and Turkey Run in Shanandoah County as did and
Andrew Vance in 1778. This gives rise to the possibility that #6 and #7 are one and the
same, and that our Joseph grew up in this same area and knew both men.

Readers are directed to The Vance Family Association^^ which produces a fine quarterly
newsletter which shares Vance data, historical background, and as a service to members, maintains a
genealogical record of Vance families. In addition it has organized tours of historical family sites in
Eurcpe. Membership in this association is highly recommended.

We win now continue with the family of Joseph and Nancy Bradley Vance.

"In September, 1778, the number of Virginia regiments were reduced from fifteen to eleven and designated as
folios: the Ninth was incorporated with the First; the Sixth with the Second; the Fifth with the Third, and the Eighth
with the Fourth; the Seventh was designated the Fifth; Tenth the Sixth; Eleventh the Seventh; Twelfth the Eighth;
Thirteenth the Ninth; Fourteenth the Tenth and Fifteenth the Eleventh," from Historical Register of Officers of the
Continental Army by Francis B. Heitman, p. 61.

In 1998 the address of the Vance Family Aoosication was % Bruce Vance, 612 155th Place, N.E., Bellevue WA
98007.

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A portion of Greene County, Ohio

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THE FAMILY OF JOSEPH VANCE

Joseph^ Vance. Born, 10 Feb 1753. Died, 1 Feb 1838. in Blandinsville Twp. McDonough Co.,
IL. Buried in Liberty Cem., McDonough Co., IL. Census: 1820, in Sugar Creek Twp., Greene Co.. OH:
p. 142. Census; 1830, in Morgan Co., IL; p. 90.

Joseph married Nancy Bradley, daughter of John Bradley and Sarah "Sally" Lillard, before
1784, in Washington Co., VA^. Born. 8 Nov 1764, in Virginia^. Died, 14 Feb 1857, in Morgan Co.. IL^.
Buried in Arcadia Cem., Morgan Co., IL'^. Census: 1830, in Morgan Co., IL; p. 90. Census: 8 Oct 1850,
in Oskaloosa Twp., Mahaska Co., lA; p. 219®. Illinois State Census: 1855, in Morgan Co.®.

In 1776 Joseph Vance had military service in the Revolutionary War. Joseph's name and the
date, 1776, as well as the name of his son, James, War of 1812, and grandson. Zachary Taylor Vance.
Civil War. were painted on a powder horn said to have been carried by Joseph Vance during the

Revolution. The following article and picture
were from the Eddyville TRIBUNE. Friday.
November 9, 1894;

Mrs. Homer Rhodes^^ of Little
Rock. Arkansas arrived here Wednesday
and will make a two week visit with Mi’s.
Samuel Vance^^ and family. Mi*3. Rhodes
brought from her Arkansas home a powder
horn of the old style that was carried by
Joseph Vance through the Revolutionaiy
War of 1776 and then through the War of
1812 by James Vance, son of Joseph. Upon
it is painted the Battle of Lexington and
the Bunker Hill monument. It is a relic
highly prized and is now the propex*ty of
James Vance.

The formula used to award bounty
lands to Virginia privates was 100 acres for a
three year enlistment or service until the end
of the war. 400 acres were allowed for a
private who served throughout the war. His
service in the Revolutionary War was also
reported in the Historical Encyclopedia of
Illinois, Volume II. page 1164, published in
1912. At this time it is believed Joseph may
have served in Colonel Daniel Morgan's
regiment under Captain Peter Bryan Bruen.

Joseph Vance married Nancy Bradley,
daughter of John and Sarah Lillard Bradley of
Washington County, Virginia. According to a

Mis. Homer Rhodes was the former, Ida Barricklow, daughter of Margaret Vance Barricklow.
Mrs. Samuel Vance was the former Rebecca Morgan, daughter of Alexander Morgan.

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biography of John E. Vance, grandson of Joseph and Nancy, Nancy's parents opposed the marriage, so
the young couple eloped and went to an area near Cincinnati, Ohio, at a time when only two houses
were there. Their only furniture was a frying pan and aside from wild game, their only provisions were
cornmeal and salt.

Before moving to the territory of Ohio, Joseph and Nancy settled in Kentucky, probably in
Lincoln County. On May 8, 1792, a new militia law was passed by congress requiring all able-bodied
white male citizens between eighteen and forty-five to be enrolled in each state's militia. Each man was
required to furnish a musket or firelock, bayonet, and belt. The name of a Joseph Vance was found on
the payroll of a Kentucky company commanded by Captain John Dyall which served from March 22nd
until March 29, 1792. Our Joseph Vance being thirty-nine years of age at the time was either in this
company or another in Kentucky.

Joseph Colville Vance (1759-1809) was the father of Joseph W. Vance (1781-1852), who became
a governor of Ohio. Joseph C. Vance settled on a tract located in a portion of sections 31 and 32 of T3,
R5, presently Main Street of Bellbrook^^. He is said to have been the Joseph Vance with his brother,
John Vance, who appeared in the Hamilton County tax list of Dayton Township in 1798. This differs
from an account in the History of Greene County, Ohio, Volume I, by Broadstone, page 243, which
stated:

In the spring of 1797 when Daniel Wilson was returning here to settle permanently, he overtook
Joseph C. and David Vance in the valley south of where Lebanon now stands. The Vance brothers were
on their way up to the valley of the Little Miami to find homes in this new country.

It also differs from an article published in the Vance Family Association newsletter. April 1992.
page 42, from research of Margaret Vance Webb titled "History of Vanceburg, Kentucky," and the
research of Gladys Mecum "Vanceburg, Ky. Newspaper, 200th year celebration." An excerpt from that
article follows:

...There was a lot of activity around the salt wells on Salt Lick Creek, near where Vanceburg

would be established On June 30, 1797, Marshall sold to Moses Baird and Joseph C. Vance a tract of 55

acres on the east bank of Salt T .ick Creek. Baird and Vance soon afterwards laid out the town, which they
named Vanceburg, and began selling lots to interested persons.

A few years later Marshall learned that a dreadful error had been made. He did not have clear
title. He then had to make settlement with Baird and Vance, and they in turn, had to make valid deeds
to the persons who had bough the lots....

...Joseph Colville Vance left the town that was named for him in 1801. moving near Clifton. Ohio.
Four years later he moved to Urbana, Ohio where he lived the remainder of his Hfe.

These accounts seem to be in direct contradiction as Joseph C. Vance was traveling to the Little
Miami in the spring of 1797 and also in Vanceburg, Kentucky, purchasing property and selling lots in
June of 1797.

John Vance was named as the father of Joseph C. Vance in the following account on page 173 of
the same volume: however, his actual father was David Vance.

In the spring of 1797 the Wilson settlement received a valuable addition to their number in the
person of John Vance, the father of Joseph C. Vance, one of the earliest officials of the county, who settled
on the present site of Bellbrook.

It would seem that it may have been our Joseph Vance with a John Vance was traveling to the
Little Miami in the spring of 1797.

Dated 1801 was a "Memorial of sundry Inhabitants being Purchasers and settlers on the Lands
Originally Contracted for by John Cleves Symmes Between the two Miami Rivers in the Territory of the
United States North West of the Ohio." Among the list of subscribers and listed in sequence were John

Bellbrook was located in Montgomery County until Greene County was formed in 1803.

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Morgan Sr., John Morgan, Jr., John Vance, and Jceeph Vance^^. Joseph Vance and John W. Vance
were subscribers on January 26, 1802, to a memorial of John Cleves Symmes. On the same list was
Joseph C. Vance who removed to Champaign County, Ohio, about 1805 to an area near Urbana where
he died in 1809.

Greene County history books indicated a connection between James Clancy and Joseph C.
Vance. A quote from Broa(itone’s Greene County 1808-1908, provided the following information
concerning James Clancy:

At Bellbrook the settlement was made at a very early period. The father of Dr. James Clancy,
from Kentucky, settled here in 1786-7, purchased the land that became the east side of the village, and
built a log cabin on the site of the present Bellbrook Inn, where he "kept tavern" for a number of years,
building another tavern on the same site in 1797 which was a large two-story frame , In this building was
also kept the first store and it is related that Joseph C. Vance (who, after laying out Xenia went to
Champaign County and whose son Joseph was elected governor of Ohio in 1836) also kept tavern in this
building about 1797.

A contradictory account of James Clancy and Joseph C. Vance came from Robinson's History of
Greene County:

In the early spring of 1797 Daniel Wilson as he was returning to settle permanently on land near
the village of CHo, which he had previously entered, overtook Joseph C. Vance and John Vance in the
valley south of where Lebanon now stands. They were on their way to this locality, and hence were the
first settlers where now is located the town of Bellbrook. Joseph entered the land extending along the east
side of what is now Main street, Bellbrook, being part of Sections 31, 32 (3.5).^^ He erected a log cabin on
that site....

...This was the building that James Clancey a few years afterward purchased of Joseph C. Vance,
and ran his first tavern^^ - the place whereon the organization of the county into townships was selected
as the place of holding elections, and where on the aforesaid occasions would assemble the pioneers, from
one-half mile east of the present village of New Burlington to the Montgomery county line on the west to
cast their ballots for the men of their choice for the different offices. And in that cabin was the place
where Rev. Robert Armstrong, the pioneer associate preacher, preached the word of life in the fall of 1804.
and on that occasion was for the first time sung the beautiful songs of the sweet singer of Israel, in that
part of Greene county. Among the number on that occasion was Gen. Joseph C. Vance and family. John
Vance^^....

James Clancy on December 30, 1802, purchased land at the Cincinnati Land Office in S31. T3.
R6, in Hamilton County, Ohio, as recorded in Deed Book B, page 50. On the very same date. John
Vance purchased property in S18, T4, R5, recorded in Deed Book B. page 50, and Joseph Vance
purchased property in S32, T3, R6, also recorded in Deed Book B. page 50. This shows that these three
men made their purchases together as they were even recorded on the same page! This and the
preceding paragraph establish a certain connection between our Joseph Vance and James Clancy. On
December 30, 1802, Joseph Vance and James Clancy pre-empted a claim at the Cincinnati Land Office
for 404 four acres in S32, T3, R6. located in Sugar Creek Township, Greene County, Ohio. The land lay
west of the Little Miami River near the present town of Bellbrook. Payments were made on this
prc^erty on July 26, 1805, January 28, 1806, and again on July 23, 1807. On the exact same date a
John Vance entered his claim at the Cincinnati Land Office in S18, T4, R5. Our Joseph's son, John,
was only thirteen years of age at this time. This coincidence of dates together with the contradictions in
Green (bounty histories leads us to wonder who this John Vance was.

On February 18, 1812. Joseph Vance and James Clancy received a grant of 404 acres at the
south end of S32 in T3, R6,as tenants in common, having proved they had made full payment. The

John Morgan was the father ofWilliam Morgan who married Sarah Vance, daughter of our Joseph Vance.

Note that the land purchase of James Clancy and our Joseph Vance also was located in section 32.

Joseph Vance had an inn for sale and lots on October 11, 1804.

John Vance was said to have left Greene County before 1802 and to have gone with a company of surveyors,
known as "The Kentucky Company," to Sandusky, Ohio before the War of 1812. John Vance also owned land in
Clark and Licking Counties where the family lived at the time of the death of John in 1814.

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patent was recorded on September 21, 1815. In 1814 James Clancy, and wife, and Joseph Vance, and
wife, deeded 35 acres to William Rogers whose wife was Rebecca.

On September 16, 1815, James and Nancy Clancy purchased from Joseph Vance for $357.00 a
parcel of land containing 178 1/2 acies, part of the south end of S32. T3, R6. Witness to the deed was
William Snodgrass, husband of Joseph and Nancy's first child. Mary. On September 16. 1815. Joseph
and Nancy Vance purchased 188 1/2 acres in S32, T3, R6 from James and Nancy Clancy for $357.00.
Witnesses to this deed were WiUiam Snodgrass and James Clancy, Jr. These two transactions, less the
sale to William Rogers in 1814 of 35 acres, created a legal split of the original land purchase.

On August 11, 1805, Joseph Vance of Greene County sold John L. Martin. Sr.,^^ of Bourbon
County, Kentucky, for five shillings, a 930 acre tract of land on the dividing ridge between Hanging
Fork and Green River'^*^ in Lincoln County. Kentucky. The introduction to this chapter detailed the
history of this property.

It may have been our Joseph Vance or the Joseph Vance residing in Caesar Creek Township,
who in 1814, according to Greene County records, became a partner with: John HivHng of Greene
County, Hugh Glenn of Hamilton County, Samuel McCullock of Champaign County, and William
Oliver who was then a special commissary for the Northwestern army of the United States. In 1818
Joseph Vance sued the other partners claiming they had closed him out. would not show him the books,
and made profits he wasn't told about. A long listing of supplies purchased for the army was given in
evidence. In 1822 the court ruled against Joseph Vance.

On October 7, 1817, after the death of Nancy Vance's father. John Bradley. Joseph and Nancy
Vance, of Greene County, Ohio, authorized Nancy's brother, Reuben, of Washington County, Virginia,
to act as their attorney for any property, money, or land due to them. A second document on September
11. 1818, granted Reuben Bra^ey a tract of land in Washington County, Virginia. Three days later.
Abraham Bradley, brother of Nancy, and John Gibson, justices of Washington County. Virginia,
examined Nancy Vance, as was customary, to be certain her husband had not pressured her to agree to
the sale of the property.

At the time of the 1820 census Joseph and Nancy still were residing in Sugar Creek Township,
While in residence in Ohio three children were added to the Vance family. Eight of their children were
married in Greene County.

Before the 1830 census was taken Joseph and Nancy had removed to Morgan County. Illinois,
where they lived on property next to their son. Abraham. Abraham had purchased a total of 240 acres
between November 17, 1823, and July 27, 1830. The two 1823 purchases were at that time made in
Sangamon County in an area which became Morgan County later that year. This land was located in
sections 1 1, 12, and 14 of T15N, RlOW near Jacksonville.

In 1833 the Jacksonville area was devastated by an outbreak of cholera which claimed the lives
of three of the children of Joseph and Nancy: Abraham, Bradley, and Martha Vance Gest. During this
epidemic over half the population fled the area. It is probable that Joseph and Nancy were among them,
going to McDonough County where son. John, was located. John had purchased property there as early
as 1835. On February 1, 1838, Joseph Vance died in Blandinsville Township, McDonough County.
Illinois. His son. John, was administrator of his estate.

Harry Martin married Sarah Morgan, daughter of John Morgan, die father-in-law of Joseph's daughter, Sarah
Vance Morgan. Harry’s father has not been identified.

Virginia’s first military district was south of the Green River in Kentucky.

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T 15 N.

Morgan County, Illinois
Joseph Vance in sections 11, 12, 14.

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Morgan County, Illinois

The settlement papers for the estate, dated March 19, 1855, listed the following heirs:

Nancy Vance, widow
William and Mary Snodgrass
Wdiiam and Sarah Morgan
John Vance
Joseph Vance, Jr.

James Vance

John and Elizabeth Sturges
Daniel Lewis’s heirs
Nathan Gest’s heirs
Bradley Vance's heirs
Abraham Vance

$444.38

$88.87

$88.87

$88.87

$88.87

$88.87

$88.87

$88.87

$88.87

$88.87

His share used for tombstones and funeral expenses.

Joseph Vance was buried in the Liberty Cemetery in McDonough County.

In the 1850 census a Nancy Banks was with the family of William and Sarah Morgan, the son-
in-law and daughter of Nancy Vance, in Mahaska County, Iowa. This Nancy Banks is believed to have
been Nancy Vance, a casualty of the numerous errors made by census takers. By the time of the Illinois
1855 census Nancy was Uving in Morgan County, Illinois, with John and EHzabeth Sturges, her son-in-
law and daughter.

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Tombstones of Joseph and Nancy Bradley Vance
Courtesy of Lee Vance Woerdeman

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Nancy Bradley Vance died March 14, 1857, in Morgan County, Illinois, and was buried in the
Arcadia Cemetery, Morgan County. Illinois. Her will, transcribed by Lee Vance Woerdeman:

Morgan County Illinois November 1853

In tbe Name of God Amen

I Nancy Vance being in possession of My Heltb, and of Sound Mind, do Make and ordain this to
be My last Will and Testament renouncing and revoking all others of whatsoever kind or sort. To wit; I
Will andbequeth to all My Children (Whoes notes I hold) all thoes notes to the respective maker, on this
Condition, that if I call on ether of them at any time for a few dollars To assist me. they are to give it to
Me.

And I wish it expreslv understood, that whereas My Daughter Mary Snodgrass & her husband
having received from the estate of My husband and Whose Notes are in the hands of My son John Vance
to the amount of Two hundred and ^ty dollars With some twenty years interest (they) owe. this is the
reason that I pass them by, they having received more than the other Children.

And further I Will that My Daughter Elizabeth and My Son John Vance to have an equal share of
my Bedclothes - and allso My Daughter Elizabeth to have My Bureau & Bedstead, and Bed.

Allso that my Daughters Elizabeth Sturges and Sary Morgan to have an equal Share of my
wearing apparel. AU of Which I hearby {Ahlitherately ?) Subscribe My Name in the presence of the
Subscribing Witnesses. Signed and sealed in the presence of

J. M. Chapman Nancy Vance (Seal)

Ralph Morgan^^

The children of Joseph and Nancy Bradley Vance were:

i. Mary Vance. Born, 25 Aug 1784, in Kentucky®. Died, Aug 1854, in Dubuque Co.,
lA'^. Census: 1840, in Dubuque Co.. lA; p. 93. Census: 12 Apr 1850. in District 7,
Dubuque Co., lA; p. 26. She married William (Stewart) Snodgrass, son of Robert
Snodgrass and Sarah Taylor, 15 Feb 1802, in Hamilton Co.. Northwest
Territory®. Marriage(2): 25 Jan 1802®.

Below was the signature of William Snodgrass:

ii. Sarah Vance. Born, 20 Jun 1786. in Kentucky^®. Died, 10 Sep 1861, in
Middletown, Flint River Twp., Des Moines Co., lA^L Buried in Old Middletown
Cem., Flint River Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Census; 8 Oct 1850. in Oskaloosa
Twp., Mahaska Co., lA: p. 219. She married William (Stewart) Morgan^^ of
John Morgan and Martha Constant, 29 Jan 1805, in Greene Co., OH^®.

This family is discussed in detail in the Morgan Family chapter. Other
grandchildren of William and Sarah Vance Morgan can be found in the Isaac T.
Canterbury and Carlisle Harrison Canterbury chapters.

iii. John Vance. Born, 14 Jan 1789, in Kentucky Co., VA^^. Died, 1 Dec 1866, in
Eddyville, Wapello Co., lA^®. Buried in Highland Cem., Edd3wille, Mahaska Co..
lA. Census: 1820, in Connersville Twp. Fayette Co., IN; p. 8. Census: 5 Sep 1850,
in McDonough Co.. IL; p. 253. Census: 12 Jul 1860, in Columbia Twp., Wapello
Co., lA; p. 679. Occupation: farmer, carpenter; miller. He married Nancy Martin,
daughter of Harry Martin and Sarah "Sally" Morgan. 24 Aug 1819, in Fayette
Co., INI®.

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Brother of Nancy Vance's son-in-law, William (Stewart) Morgan

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Much of the following biographical information was provided from the research
of Rosalie Vance Woerdeman, great-great-granddaughter of John Vance.

John Vance was born January 14, 1789, in Kentucky, the eldest son of Joseph
and Nancy Bradley Vance. His parents had removed to Ohio in about 1800 when it
was still part of the Northwest Territory. That John Vance had military service in
the War of 1812 is known from his application for bounty land, and the application
of his wife, Nancy, for a widow's benefit based on John's service. He applied for
bounty land on March 4, 1855, at which time he was aged sixty-six. He described
his service record as having been a private in a company of independent riflemen
commanded by Ammi Maltby. John had volunteered August 25, 1812, at Xenia,
Greene County, Ohio, for a period of six months unless sooner discharged. He
remained in service until September 29, 1812, when he was honorably discharged
at Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio, receiving $7.93 for his services.

John declared he had volunteered again in May 1813 at Fort Menary in Ohio
as a private in the company commanded by John Davis under General Duncan
McCarther. From there he marched to Fort McCarther and continued in actual
service for about one month until discharged at Urbana. Champaign County. Ohio.
He also stated he had previously received a warrant for forty acres but had sold the
warrant, the number of which he could not remember.

Nancy Vance's pension application stated her husband had served under
Captain Ammi Maltby from August 25, 1812. until September 29, 1812. and under
Captain Davis from May 3 through 20 of 1813. Her pension was admitted January
20, 1879, with an allowance of eight dollars a month from March 9. 1878.

On October 11, 1811, prior to his war service, John purchased 100 acres in the
SE 1/4 of section 3, Connersville Township (T14N), Fayette County. Indiana,
paying $2.00 per acre. He made two payments at the Cincinnati Land Office of
$17.00, receipt #16546, and $63.00, receipt #16603, which together constituted the
first installment of the purchase money. After his military service, on December 25,
1813, John purchased an additional tract in the NE 1/4 of S32 in Connersville
Township. Prior to 1819 he had a grist mill on Williams Creek, three to four miles
below Connersville.

On August 24, 1819, John married Nancy Martin, daughter of Henry and
Sarah Morgan Martin. (The Morgan family has been treated in a separate
chapter.) Henry Martin died on September 9th about two weeks after his
daughter's marriage. Nancy's mother then returned to Greene County, Ohio. The
first four children of John and Nancy Vance were born in Fayette County. Indiana.

On October 24, 1824, John and his wife, Nancy, sold James Vance 106.77 acres
described as part of the NE 1/4 of S32, T14, R12, recorded in Fayette County Deed
Book B on page 321. Again on May 1, 1827. they sold 46.35 acres with the same
description to Richard Arnold as well as 6.78 acres in the NW 1/4 of the section to
James Vance and Richard Arnold. The former deed was recorded in Book C. page
409, and the latter on page 569 of Book J. On September 15, 1826. John Vance
patented three tracts in the NW 1/4 of S30, T17, R9, in Cass County, Indiana,
totaling 164.4 acres.

A quote from The History of McDonough County, Illinois , page 85, provided
further biographical information:

In the spring of 1826 John Vance came to this County and locating at what was
long known as Job’s Settlement, put up a cabin, and breaking up the virgin soil, put
in a crop. All that summer he toiled to get his farm in shape and in the fall he
returned for his family, which he had left behind him, and bringing them with him
landed them in his cabin in what is now Blandinsville Township. December 24, 1826.
Mr. Vance removed from here to Iowa in 1854 and died there in that state in 1866.

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Preceding the family to a new location was standard practice for family men
moving into frontier conditions. It was necessary to erect a home and put in crops
so a family with young children could survive in a new location. Page 95 of the
same volume continued:

The first white child bom in this County was James, son of John Vance, who
was born May 18, 1828, on Section 30, at what was then known as Job's Settlement,
now BlandinsviUe.

In December of 1830 the "Big Snow" brought four feet of snow which remained
on the ground untd April, causing the death of both wild game and domestic
animals. That same year the Sauk Indians were driven away by the settlers. The
Black Hawk War ensued. A militia from McDonough County was organized in
June of 1832 to drive the Sauk and Fox Indians from the territory. John's brother,
James, was colonel of the local militia.

John and Nancy were charter members of the oldest church in BlandinsviUe
Township, the Christian Disciples of Christ, organized in 1831. On June 2, 1832.
the Vance's triplet sons were born and died. They were the first burials in Liberty
Cemetery which adjoined the church. Nearly sixteen year old. Elmira, died on June
15, 1840, and in 1841 three year old, Nancy Ann, and year old, Elizabeth, also died.
All the surviving children except the youngest, Joseph Henry Vance, were married
in McDonough County. The only surviving daughter, Sarah, remained in
McDonough County with her husband, John T. Haggerty, when her parents
removed to Iowa.

While stiU in McDonough County. John Vance and two of his wife's brothers.
Charles and RoUy Martin, were on a roster of men from McDonough County during
the Mormon War which began on June 23, 1844. From The History of McDonough
County, Its Cities, Towns, and Villages by S. J. Clark, pages 91 and 92. came the
following fascinating account:

Some time in the year 1845 or 1846, a party of Mormons departed from Nauvoo
in searcb of a young man whom they thought had done them an injury. The young
man fled to the house of John Vance, Esq., living near Blandinsville, and as the
Mormons were in close pursuit, jumped into bed. covered up, and told Mrs. Vance to
tell the party he was her son. Quick as a fiash she took in the situation, and seizing a
white handkerchief, she wet it and laid it over his head. When the Mormons came in
she requested them to be very quiet, for her son was in a high fever. Observing the
young man in bed, they pursued their search as qxiietly as possible, and soon retired.
The young man afterwards remarked, it was no sham about his being in a high fever,
for he well knew if his identity had been discovered, his life would not have been
worth a farthing.

Sixty-three year old John and his wife sold their land in McDonough County,
and they and their sons removed to Mahaska County where John's brother, James
had lived since about 1843. In January of 1855. the couple bought lots one. five,
and six in block ninety-five, and lot four in block eighty-six in Eddyville, Wapello
County, Iowa, paying a total of $236.00. They sold lots five and six on July 3, 1860,
to Charles Baumbaum for $125.00. On lot four they erected a ten room, two story
brick house where John lived the remainder of his fife. Their son, Joseph H.
Vance, purchased lot six in block eighty-six on July 2, 1864, and became a close
neighbor. John and Nancy also purchased for $500.00 forty-five acres in Mahaska
County from C. T. and Sarah Smith on August 20, 1856.

John died on December 1, 1866, leaving the following will:

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559

FIRST - I give and bequeath to My Son Joseph H. Vance Five Dollars to be paid at my
death.

SECOND - 1 give and bequeath to My Son O. C. B. Vance Five Dollars to be paid by My wife
at My death.

THIRD - I give and bequeath to Evaline Elmira Vance & Cordelia Va.nce Daughters of My
Son Abraham C. Vance Each the sum of two dollars and fifty Cents said Money to be paid
by My wife Nancy Vance at My death .

FOURTH - 1 give and bequeath to My Daughter Sarah Haggerty the sum of Five dollars to
be paid by My wife at My death.

FIFTH - 1 give and bequeath to My Son James M. Vance the sum of Five dollars to be paid
at My death.

SIXTH - 1 give and bequeath to My Wife Nancy Vance a Certain tract or parcel of Land to
wit: the North East quarter of North West quarter of Section number Twenty Nine (29) in
Township number Seventy Four (74) North of Range fifteen (15) West, the Said Tract of
land Containing Forty-four & 80/100 acres,

SEVENTH - 1 give and bequeath to My Wife Nancy Vance Two (2) Lots Number four (4) in
Block Eighty-Six (86). Also lot one (1) in Block Ninety Five (95) in Eddjwille.

EIGHTH - 1 give and bequeath to My Wife Nancy Vance all personal property - I also give
My Wife Nancy Vance full control to sell all or part thereof of the above described land and
to make use of the Money or proceeds thereof as She May deem best - also to Sell Said
aforesaid lots and to use the Money and to put it to such use as she pleases.

LASTLY - 1 hereby appoint My Wife Nancy Vance Executrix of this My last Will. In Witness
Whereof I have hereunto set my hand this Fourth (4) day of April in the year of our Lord
one thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-five (1865).

The will was signed with John's Mark and witnessed by A. K. Finch. Miss
Mary Jane Colvin, Miss Mary Jane Nixon, and Thomas Nixon. It would appear
from this X that John could not write: however, both he and his brothers could.
John's signature had a very distinctive V and appeared on a number of other
documents as shown below;

John's tombstone at the Highland Cemetery in Eddyville, Mahaska County, Iowa,
reads:

FAREWELL DEAR WIFE AND CHILDREN ALL
FROM YOU A FATHER CHRIST DOTH CALL
MOURN NOT FOR ME TIS ALL IN VAIN
TO CALL ME TO YOUR SIDE AGAIN
MY COURSE IS RUN, MY DAYS ARE SPENT
GO HOME MY FRIENDS AND BE CONTENT
GO HOME DEAR FRIENDS AND DRY YOUR TEARS
I MUST LIE HERE TILL CHRIST APPEARS

After his death Nancy sold the forty-five acres in Mahaska County, just north
of Eddyville, to Andrew Baker for $1,000.00. On March 9 1870, Nancy sold lot one,
block ninety-five to Caesar Whited for $350.00. Finally on December 2, 1874,
Nancy sold her beautiful home to her daughter and son-in-law for $1,000.00, and
went with them to Macomb, Illinois. Six months before the sale the following
notice appeared in the Eddyville ADVERTISER:

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Mrs. Nancy Vance's dwelling caught fire on the roof Saturday and at one time it
was feared that it could not be extinguished, but the well directed efforts of several
citizens were successfid and the loss is but slight.

From the Macomb JOURNAL. Thursday, May 19, 1881, edition, came the
following obituary for Mrs. Nancy Vance:

Sudden Death of an Old Resident of McDonough

Mrs. Nancy Vance died this morning at the residence of her son-in-law, John T.
Hagerty, Esq., in the Slst year of her age. Funeral services at the residence on West
Jackson street, this afternoon at 4 o’clock. Deceased was one among the e^liest
settlers in this county. She was born in Ohio; her maiden name was Morgan."^ She
was married to John Vance and with her husband came to McDonough county in the
year 1829. Hiey were among the hrst inhabitants of the "Job settlement." their son
James being the first white child born in what is now Blandinsville township. Her
husband died some ten years ago. She leaves three children surviving, - James.
Henry and Mrs. John T. Hagerty.

She had been in excellent health, and active for the year past; ate a hearty
supper last night, went to bed and slept soundly. About 3 o’clock this morning her
grand-daughter, Mrs. Cochrane, heard her moan, and calling her father that
gentleman went to Mrs. Vance’s room and asked her what was the matter. She
complained of shortness of breath, sat up in bed, and asked for a drink of water. It
was given her, and she lay down apparently feeling easier. Mr. Hagerty went back to
bed, but not to sleep. Inside an hour he arose, as was his usual custom, and went out
to do his usual morning work. Before going, however, he looked into his mother s-in-
law bedroom, but seeing her laying quietly, supposed her asleep. When he came in
from work he went again, this time speaking to her. Not receiving an answer he went
to her bedside and found her dead. It is supposed that her death was simply from the
cessation of her life-machinery consequent of old age.

Lv. Joseph Vance. Born, circa 1792, in Kentucky. Died, before 1845. Census: 1830,
in Morgan Co., IL; p. 90. He married Jane Hoblet, 31 Jan 1814, in Greene Co..

Joseph Vance served from August 25 until September 29, 1812. in the
company of Captain Ammi Maltbie from Greene County, Ohio.

In 1813 S4, T13N, R12E was sold to Wdliam Conner, John Thomas, Joseph
Vance and Thomas CuUy. This property was in Connersville Township. Fayette
County, Indiana.

V. James Vance. Born, 11 Feb 1794, in Kentucky^®. Died, 29 Aug 1866. in Harrison
Twp., Mahaska Co., lA^®. Death(2): 30 Aug 1866^0. Buried in Highland Cem.,
Eddyville, Mahaska Co., lA. . Census: 1840, in McDonough Co., IL: p. 211^'^.
Census: 4 Sep 1850. in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., lA; p. 182. Census: 23 Jun 1860,
Eddyville, Mahaska Co., lA: p. 149. Occupation: farmer; jurist. He married, first,
Margaret Elizabeth Ennis^^, 9 Jun 1814, in Greene Co., OH^^. Marriage(2): 2 Jul
1814^^. He married, second, Mary "Polly" Ennis, 5 Feb 1832, in Fayette Co.. IN.
Lyman Carpenter, officiating^^. Marriage license, 4 Feb 1832.

James Vance enlisted as a private under General Hull at Bellbrook or Xenia,
Ohio, to serve in the infantry in the War of 1812. After the war James Vance and
his brother, John, removed to Connersville Township, Fayette County, Indiana,
where he operated a still. While in Indiana he was the colonel of a militia and was
thereafter known as Colonel Vance.

Error! Her maiden name was Martin.

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561

Until 1843 Eddyviile, located on the Des Moines River, was known as "Eddy's
Trading Post" a short distance from Hard Fish's Indian village. In 1843 the town
was formally laid out and renamed Eddyviile. In May of 1843, "The New Purchase"
was opv'^ned creating a wave of homeseekers, including James Vance, desiring to
settle in what promised to be a rich agricultural area. These settlers lived in truly
pioneer conditions. The nearest grist mill was eighty miles away creating a
problem in keeping a sufficient supply of wheat flour on hand. Saulk and Fox
Indians were still roaming through the land though considered on the whole,
harmless.

On July 3, 1846. James Vance patented 155.99 acres just north of Eddy's
Trading Post, in the NW 1/4 of S31, T74, Mahaska County. In the 1850s he held
200 acres in S30 of T74 and 9 acres in S19. He brought with him from his militia
days in Indiana a small cannon which for years was used at political rallies and
election parties as well at Fourth of July celebrations. On May 14. 1844, he became
a member of the first grand jury. On February 19, 1850, he signed a petition for the
erection of a toll bridge across the Des Moines River at Eddyviile. The bridge was
built at a cost of $35,000.00 and dedicated in August of 1858.

On September 13, 1852, James obtained a land warrant from the Fairfield
Land Office, Iowa, for the SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Sl2, R16, T74 based on his service in
the War of 1812.

James died on August 30, 1866. His funeral arrangements were arranged by
Levi Baldwin. His wife applied for a widow's service pension on February 22, 1879.
in which James personal description indicated that he was 6’ 2" in height and had
black hair, blue eyes, and a fair complexion.

James signature appears below:

vi. Abraham Vance. Born, circa 1795, in Kentucky^®. Died, Aug 1833, in Morgan
Co., IL^®. Census: 1830, in Morgan Co., IL; p. 90. Occupation: merchant. He
married Mary Ennis, 29 Jul 1816, in Greene Co., OH^'^.

Abraham Vance was a voter in Morgan County, Illinois in 1824. He was a
patentee on a number of tracts as early as 1823.

Being iU with cholera, Abraham wrote his will on August 4. 1833. He left his
widow, Mary Ennis Vance, the interest from his estate during her lifetime. Upon
her death the estate was to be divided among his brothers and sisters. Mary
protested this will but later withdrew her objections: she felt the costs of fighting it
in court would leave her worse off.

Executor of the estate of Abraham Vance was William Snodgrass, husband of
Abraham's sister. Mary, The executor was sworn, August 8. 1833. The estate
inventory listed lots 64 and 65 in Jacksonville, a tract of land in the W 1/2 of the SE
1/4 of S29, T19N, RlOW containing eighty acres. The tract of eighty acres
purchased in 1823 in section 14, and the eighty acre tract of land in section 11
purchased in 1824.

Abraham's signature appears below:

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Elizabeth Vance. Born, 8 Feb 1799, in ZanesviUe, Muskingum Co., OH^s, Died, 21
Feb 1879, in Sangamon Co., IL, near New Berlin'^. Buried in Arcadia Cem..
Morgan Co., IL^. Census: 10 Feb 1850. in Morgan Co., IL; p. 238. Illinois State
Census: 1855, in Morgan Co.. Census: 1860, in Indian Creek Precinct, Morgan Co..
IL. She married, first, James Woodward, 24 Sep 1817. in Greene Co., OH^®.
Marriage license, 2 Sep 1817^*^. She married, second, John Richardson Sturgis,
son of John Richardson Sturgis and Anna Wright, 24 Sep 1822. in Greene Co.,

John R. and Elizabeth Vance Sturgis had seven children according to the
Historical Encyclopedia ofUlinois, Volume II, page 1 146.

At the time of the 1855 census the Sturgis family had with them a female
aged ninety who was Elizabeth's mother, Nancy Bradley Vance.

Below was the signature of John Sturgis:

Nancy Vance. Born, 1 Jan 1802, in Hamilton Co., NW Territory^k Died, circa
1823, in Greene Co., married Daniel Lewis, III. Marriage license. 3

Dec 1817, in Greene Co., OH^^.

Martha Vance. Born, 17 Sep 1804, in Greene Co., OH^^. Died, 29 Aug 1833. in
Jacksonville, Morgan Co., IL. Birth(2): 11 Dec 1790^®. Burial: 1833. in
Jacksonville, East Cemetery^®. Census: 1830. in Morgan Co., IL: p. 90. She
married Nathan Howell Gest, son of Reuben Gest and Sarah "Sary" Howell. 21
Nov 1820, in Greene Co., OH^L

Bradley Vance. Born, before 1810^. Died, 8 Aug 1833, in Jacksonville, Morgan
Co., IL^®. Census: 1830. in Jacksonville, Morgan Co.. IL; p. 92‘*®. Occupation:
merchant. He married Nancy Jewett, daughter of Felix W. Jouett, 10 Jan 1828.
in Morgan Co., IL‘^^.

Bradley Vance settled in Sangamon County, Illinois, in S35. T17. R8N. He
sold this land to his brother-in-law, William Morgan, and moved to Morgan
County.

On January 10, 1828, Bradley married Nancy Jouett. Bradley, his wife and
two sons under five were listed in the Morgan County, Illinois, census of 1830. He
and his wife were between twenty and thirty years of age. Bradley, his brother,
Abraham, and brother-in-law, Nathan Howell Gest, were merchants in a general
store in Jacksonville, carrying such items as liquor, dry goods, tools, guns,
furniture, and shoes.

In July and August of 1833 a cholera epidemic struck Jacksonville. Fifty-five
persons, including Bradley Vance, his wife, daughter, brother. Abraham, and
sister, Martha Gest, died, and about two hundred fifty persons fled the county
spreading the disease. Bradley and a child became ill about July 8th. By August
8th medical bills included medicine for the mother. Bradley died on August 8th.
and his probate was opened on the 19th of August in Morgan County; executors
were Daniel McDonald, Felix W. Jouett. and Jacob Redding. Bradley left two sons.
John and William. Felix W. Jouett became their guardian. Estate bills included
costs of two walnut coffins and a child's coffin.

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563

Notes and References

^ Their first known child was born 1784 in Kentucky.

^ 1850 Census: aged 85; born in Virginia; died 92 years, 3 months, 6 days.

^ Jacksonville Area Genealogical and Historical Society information.

Stone reads, "Wife of Joseph, died 14 Feb. 1857, age 92 yrs, 3 mo, 6 days".

® Listed in error as Nancy Banks living with her daughter, Sarah Vance Morgan.

® Family bible of Mary E. Young Nickolau, in custody of Susan Hockins Weber, 4435 F Ave. NE.

Cedar Rapids, lA.

^ Intentionally omitted.

® Leaves of Greene, Volume 7, p. 3, in custody of Carlsbad City Library, Carlsbad. CA: groom,
Robert Snodgrass; James Miller J. P. officiating.

® Family bible of Mary E. Young Nickolau.

Died aged 75 years, 2 months, 20 days.

Old Midlletown Cemetery Records.

The History of Henry County, Iowa, West. Hist. Co., Chicago, IL, 1879, 977.71/H525Hi: Cyrenus
Cole, Iowa Through the Years', Benjamin F. Shambaugh, The Iowa Journal of History and
Politics, Volumes XX, XXVEII, State Historical Society, Iowa City. lA, 1922, 1930. in custody of
Family History Library. Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT: History of
Sangamon County, Illinois, Int. Pub. Co., Chicago, IL, 1881, in custody of Family History
Library, Salt Lake City, UT, 35 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT.

Greene County, OH Marriage Records Book A, p. 4, in custody of the courthouse, Xenia. Greene
Co.; Joshua Carman, officiating.

Died aged 77 years, 10 months, 18 days; KY not a state until 1792.

Tombstone date; War of 1812 widow’s pension application.

War of 1812, pension application of Nancy Martin Vance.

Intentionally omitted..

Bible of James Vance, 1836, in custody of Norval Tucker, Iowa City, in 1977.

Probate papers of James Vance; Docket 2, page 131; died Aug. 31, 1866.

Deposition of W. A. Crosson in claim of Mary Ennis Vance for a pension.

Intentionally omitted.

Coleen Roof, 291 Indiandale Rd.,8E, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

22 Greene County, OH Marriage Book A, p. 42; Joshua Carman officiating.

2“^ Fayette County, IN Marriages, 1825-1833, Book B, p. 313: Bible of James Vance. 1836. in
custody of 1997, Norval Tucker, Iowa City,.

22 1830 Census: aged 30-39.

22 Will dated August 4, 1833; executor sworn August 28, 1833.

2”^ Greene County, OH Marriage Book A, p. 65; Joshua Carman officiating.

22 Edited by Newton Bateman, LL.D, and Paul Selby, A.M., Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois.

Vol. II. pp. 1146-1147, p. 1146, 1912, Munsell Pub. Co., Chicago.

2® Greene County, OH Marriage Book A, p. 123: James McBride, J. P.. officiating.

30 Ibid., Book A-l'.p. 19.

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Arthur R. Kilner, Greene County, Ohio, Births Prior to 1869, Heritage Books. 1988. p. 193.
Receipt by Lewis Roper in estate papers of Joseph Vance, April 17, 1844.

Greene County, OH Marriage Book A-1; p. 22.

^ Family register of William Harrison Gest family.

Died aged 42 years, 8 months, 21 days.

Jacksonville City Cemetery Records.

Greene County, OH Marriage Book A, p. 99: Stephen Bell, J. P., officiating.

1830 Census: aged 20-30.

Estate papers show bill of $10.00 for coffin and date of death.

Two sons under 5.

Illinois Archives Marriage Index; FHL Microfische; License #191.

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Chapter XXIV

THE WELCH FAMILY

Despite studies of Welch families in the counties of Hampshire and Frederick in Virginia, the
parents of Dennis Welch, the earliest ancestor of this surname, have not been found.

Since Dennis married Margaret Dyer in Frederick County, the family of Edward Welch who
married Fanny Turner on October 4, 1789, in Frederick County would be a possibility, however,
nothing more is known of Edward. Since Dennis was born before 1790, it is unlikely this couple were
his parents.

James Welch owned property on the Opechon waterway and was listed in the census of 1810.
but no son was in the family; Dennis Welch was still unwed and not in the census either. In 1820
James was no longer in Frederick County. It is interesting to note that Dennis Welch named his first
son. John, possibly for the father of his wife, and his second son, James.

In neighboring Hampshire County many Welch families were living. Although there were
many who had the similar given name, Demsey, a study of the records of these families do not link us to
Dennis.

We will now continue by tracing the known descendants of Dennis and Margaret Dyer Welch.
Margaret Dyer’s ancestry has been treated in a separate chapter.

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First Generation

1. Dennis^ Welch. Born, before 1790, in Virginia^. Died, after 1840, in Washington Co., lA.
Census: 1820, in Madison Twp., Fayette Co., OH; p. 9. Census: 1830, in Madison Twp., Fayette Co.,
OH; p. 289. Census: 1840, in Marion Twp., Fayette Co., OH; p. 13.

Dennis married Margaret "Peggy" Dyer, daughter of John Dyer II, 22 Dec 1813, in Frederick
Co., VA^. Born, circa 1793, in Frederick Co., VA^. Died, after 1860, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co..
lA. Census: 17 Sep 1850. in Washington Co., lA; p. 551. Census: 31 Jul 1860. in Union Twp.. Des
Moines Co., lA; p. 238^.

Dennis Welch was born between 1780 and 1790. Dennis and Margaret Dyer were married in
Frederick County, Virginia, on December 22, 1813, she being the daughter of John Dyer of that county
and his second wife.

In Fayette County, Ohio, on November 9, 1818, Jesse Woodson of Powhatan County, Virginia,
sold Dennis Welch 143 1/4 acres on the bank of Deer Creek, mihtary survey #470, at a purchase price of
$324.75. On the 23rd of that month, Dennis sold John and Nancy Gilmore for $10.00, a small tract of
land by a sawmill which had been built by Jesse Woodson. In the 1820 census Dennis and Margaret
were enumerated in Madison Township of Fayette County, Ohio. At that time their family consisted of a
son and two daughters, all under ten years of age.

Dennis and Margaret continued to live in Fayette County through the 1840 census at which
time they were residents of Marion Township. In the family there were three males, aged 0-4, 15-19,
and 30-39, and four females, aged 0-4, 5-9, 10-14, and 15-19 in addition to Dennis, aged 50-60. and
Margaret, aged 40-50.

Deeds executed in Fayette County after the original purchase were as follows:

November 8, 1837 ■ Dennis and Margaret Welch to Joseph Sharp: total purchase price of
$2,000.00: 118 3/4 acres, part of a mihtary survey of Richard James (Gohare).
land entry #470; land description included Deer Creek and a mill race. Both
parties signed with their marks.

September 1, 1845 • Danis and Margaret Walch of Fayette County to Samuel Greenlee:
purchase price of $348.70: land description included Batey's line; 42 1/2 acres:
part of survey #8243, originally 266 and 2/3 acres on the waters of the North
Fork of Paint Creek. Both parties signed with their marks, witnessed by
Madison Dyer and Jacob Troxel.

September 1, 1845 • Dennis Welch sold James Manary 84 acres, part of survey #8243:
purchase price of $651.00

On November 10. 1845 John Dyer Welch and wife, deeded his father. Dennis Welch, the
following 110 acres of land in Washington County. Iowa. W 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of section 34. T75N, R6W.
containing 80 acres; 10 acres of the N end of the SW 1/4 of S34: 20 acres in the N 1/2 of the SW forty of
theNE l/4ofS27.

The following day Dennis Welch purchased from the U.S. government, for $50.00. 40 acres in
the NE 1/4 of SWl/4 of S27, T75N, R6W in the District of Fort Des Moines, Iowa, land grant #1 1985,
recorded in Volume 24, page 312. Patent dated January 1, 1847.

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567

Before August 15, 1848, Dennis Welch died, and his property described above was divided into 8
shares held by:

John Dyer Welch

Madison and Eveline Dyer

James Welch

Isaiah Welch

Charles R. and Rachel Ristine

Margaret Dyer Welch - her dower right consisted of what appears to have been 3/8 shares,
judging from the sale price. Sarah Welch was still a minor.

The property eventually came into the hands of James and Hannah Matthews. James was born
about 1803 in Ireland and was a neighbor of the Welch family as early as 1849. The deeds of sale
proving this were as follows:

August 15, 1848, John Welch, and wife, deeded James Welch of Washington County, no
purchase price indicated, their undivided 1/8 part of the W 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of S34.
T75N, R6W, containing 80 acres; 10 acres on the N end of the SW 1/4 of S34. T75, ROW:
N 1/2 of the SW forty of the NE 1/4 of S20 in T 75N, ROW, in district of lands subject for
sale at Burlington, Iowa containing 20 acres; and finally the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of
S27, T75 N of ROW containing 40 acres.

September 8, 1848, no purchase price mentioned, Madison Dyer and his wife of Delaware
County, Ohio, deeded James Welch of Washington County, Iowa, 1/8 part of the W 1/2 of
the SW 1/4 of S34, T75N, ROW containing 80 acres; also 10 acres situated in the N end of
the SW quarter of S34 T75N, ROW, and the N 1/2 of the SW forty of the NE 1/4 of S27.
T75N, ROW in the district of lands subject to sale at Burhngton, Iowa, containing 20
acres, also the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of section 27 in T75N, ROW, containing 40 acres of
Congress lands. This and the above deed of John Welch to James Welch were recorded
on February 26, 1849.

February 24, 1849, James and Hannah Welch of Washington County, Iowa, sold James
Mathews for $140.00 their 3/8 share, 2/8 of which were obtained from John Dyer Welch
and Madison Dyer, of the following parcels in Washington County: 80 acres in W 1/2 of
NWl/4 of S34N, T75N, ROW; etc. etc. Recorded in Washington County Deed Book C, pp
166-8. (Best description) On February 20, 1849, Charles R. Ristine and Rachel of
Washington County, Iowa, "devisees of Dennis Welch, dec'd, late of Washington (iJounty"
sold James Mathews for $50.00 their 1/8 part of Wl/2 of NWl/4 of S34. T75N, TOW on
the Wl/2 N end containing 80 acres: 20 acres in Nl/2 of SW40 of NEl/4 of S27, T75N,
ROW in the District of land subject to sale at Burlington, lA; 40 acres in NE 1/4 of SW 1/4
of S27, T75N, ROW; recorded in Washington County Deed Book C, pages 165-166:
witnesses were Margaret A. Welch and William Stephens

May 19, 1855, in Lx)uisa County, for a purchase price of $130.00 Margaret Welch of Columbus
City, Louisa County, Iowa, "widow of Dennis Welch," affixed her mark to a deed
assigning to her former neighbor, James Mathews of Washington County, her dower
rights. The property was in T75N, R6W and was described as the W 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of
S34 (80 acres); 10 acres on the N end of the W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of S34; the N 1/2 of the
SW forty of the NE 1/4 of S27 in the district of lands subject to sale at Burlington
containing 10 acres; and also the NE of the SW 1/4 of S27 containing 40 acres.

June 12, 1857, recorded next to the latter deed but dated a year later on June 21, 1856, hah
Welch for a purchase price of $55.00 deeded James Mathews his 1/8 part in the W 1/2 of
the NW 1/4 of S34: ten acres off of the N end of the W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of S34: the N 1/2
of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of S27 in the district of lands subject to sale at Burlington.
Iowa, containing 20 acres, and also the NE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of S27 containing 40 acres
aU in T75N, R6W.

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CHAPTER XXIV

On September 17, 1850, Margaret Welch was living in Washington County with her youngest
daughter, Sarah, and next to her son, James, By July 31, 1860, she had made her home with her son.
John Dyer Welch.

The children of Dennis and Margaret Dyer Welch were:

2

3

4

5

i. Rachel^ Welch.

ii. John Dyer Welch.

iii. Eveline Welch.

iv. James Welch.

V. female Welch. Born, circa 1826-1830.

vi. Sarah Welch. Born, circa 1833, in Madison Twp., Fayette Co., OH^. Census: 17
Sep 1850, in 20th Division, Washington Co., lA^.

vii. Isaiah Welch. Born, circa 1835, in Fayette Co., OH. He married Margaret.

surname unknown, before 1855^.

On June 21, 1856, Isaiah Welch sold his 1/8 share of the property owned by
Dennis Welch in S34, T75N, R6W.

^iii. female Welch. Born, circa 1836-1840. Died, before 1850.

Second Generation

2. Rachel^ Welch (Dennis^). Born, circa 1814, in Ohio. Census: 18 Jul 1860, in Morning Sun.
Louisa Co., lA; p. 901. Census: 19 Aug 1870, in Morning Sun. Louisa Co., lA; p. 449. Census: 4 Jun
1880, in Morning Sun, Louisa Co., lA; p. 474.

Rachel married Charles R. Ristine^, before 1849, in Iowa. Born, circa 1821. in Kentucky.
Resided, 20 Feb 1849, in Washington Co., lA. Census: 18 Jiul I860, in Morning Sun, Louisa Co.. lA: p.
901. Census: 19 Aug 1870, in Morning Sun, Louisa Co., lA; p. 449. Census: 4 Jun 1880. in Morning
Sun. Louisa Co., lA; p. 474. Occupation: cabinet maker.

Charles R. and Rachel Welch Ristine had a daughter:

i. Margaret "Catharine"^ Ristine. Born, 1850. in Iowa. Census: 18 Jul 1860. in
Morning Sun, Louisa Co., lA; p. 901. Census: 19 Aug 1870. in Morning Sun.
Louisa Co., lA; p. 449. Census: 4 Jun 1880. in Morning Sun, Louisa Co.. lA: p. 474.
She married (Pany) Neal, circa 1871. in Louisa Co.. lA.

3. John Dyer^ Welch (Dennis^)®. Born, 26 Mar 1816, in Virginia^®. Died, 13 Aug 1867, in Union
Twp., Des Moines Co., lA^^. Buried in Old Middletown Cem., Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 1850, in
Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Census: 1 Aug 1860, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 238.
Occupation; farmer.

John married Mary EUzabeth Elliott, daughter of Samuel E. Elliott and Mary Page. 7 Oct
1840, in Des Moines Co., Territory of lA^^. Marriage license, 5 Oct 1840, in Burlington, Des Moines
Co., Territory of lA. Born, circa 1820, in Greencastle, Putnam Co., IN^^. Died, 26 Sep 1904. in
Hastings, Las Animas, CO^*^. Census: 1 Aug 1860, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA: p. 238. Census:
22 Jun 1870, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA: p. 458. Census: 10 Jun 1880. in Doyal Twp.. St.
Clair Co., MO: ED235 SH8.

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569

John Dyer Welch was the son of Dennis and Margaret Dyer Welch. He was born in Virginia on
March 26, 1816. By 1838 he was a resident of Washington County in the Territory of Iowa where he
was a farmer. He was married in neighboring Des Moines County on October 7, 1840, to Mary Elliott,
daughter of Samuel E. Elliott. Two months later on December 27, 1840, John Dyer Welch made his first
land purchase of 80 acres for $100.00 from the District of Fort Des Moines, Iowa. The property located
in the NE 1/4 of the SEl/4 of the SE 1/4 of S27, Oregon Township, Washington County was patented on
December 1, 1841.

In addition John Dyer Welch was involved in these additional land transactions in the three
counties in which he held property:

WASHINGTON COUNTY, IOWA DEEDS

DATE

GRANTOR/GRANTEE

ACREAGE

LOCATION

17 Jan 1840

patent from U.S. gov.

1/2 NWl/4, S34, T75N, R6W

10 Nov 1845

to Dennis Welch

1 10 acres

parts S27 & 34. T75N, R6W,

LOUISA COUNTY, IOWA DEEDS

DATE

GRANTOR/GRANTEE

ACREAGE

LOCATION

11 Jun 1846

from John 0. & Dicey

Laughlin; $900.00

160 acres

Wl/2, NWl/4, S32, T73N, R3W;

NE, El/2 of S32: Nl/2. Sl/2, Sl/2.
SW1/4S28

15 Aug 1848

to James Welch

NWl/4, S34, T75N, R3W;

Sl/2, SWl/4, S28, T73, R3W

30 Dec 1848

mortgage deed from Thomas

160 acres

Wl/2, NWl/4, S32, T73N, R3W

R & Sarah Stevenson; $1400.

40 acres

Nl/2, Sl/2. Sl/2. SWl/4, S28, T73N

20 May 1851

mortgage deed from Thomas
Cumins. Thomas R. and
Sarah Stevenson; $700.00.

200 acres

E&W1/2. NWl/4, S32. T73N. R3W
Sl/2. 1/2 of SWl/4, S28, T73N

DES MOINES COUNTY, IOWA DEEDS

DATE

GRANTOR/GRANTEE

ACREAGE

LOCATION

9 Jul 1849

from Samuel Elliott; $2,500.00

10 acres:

36 37/100

193 53/100

parts S80, T69N. R3W;

S7,'

S7 and 8

1 May 1865

from WiUiam and Margret J.

80 acres

El/2, NEl/4, S29, T70. R4W

Phipps; $5,000.00

27 acres

80 acres

NWcorner, SWl/4, NWl/4,

S30&70

NWl/4, SWl/4, S30, T70. R4W

On May 18,

1843, in the case of John D. Welch vs David Goble, the court dismissed a writ of

certiorari at the request of the defendant. On October 21, 1843, this judgment was reversed, and David
Goble was allowed to recover the costs of the suit. This case was recorded in Washington County, Iowa
Court Records Volume A, pages 217 and 264. David Goble was a close neighbor who had purchased
property in the same section and on the same date as John in 1840.

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CHAPTER XXIV

Three sons of John Dyer Welch participated in the Civil War, and their son, James Dyer Welch,
contracted fever due to exposure at the Battle of Fort Donelson in February of 1862 and died in
Savannah.

John Dyer Welch was guardian of Lizzie in the estate of Samuel Elliott, his father-in-law. in

1866.

According to the testimony of John Vandyke of Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, in an
affidavit to support the claim of Mary Welch for a mother's pension, John Dyer Welch "died in 1867 of
cancer after several years of suffering and total disability."

The wdl of John Dyer Welch was dated February 22, 1867. It read as follows:

I John D. Welch of the County of Des Moines & State of Iowa Do make & publish this my last
Will & Testament in manner & following form. That is to say First, It is my will, that my funeral
expenses & all my just debts be ftilly paid;

Second, I give, demise, & bequeath to my beloved wife Mary Welch my Farm where I now reside Situated
in Des Moines County & State of Iowa. Being in No of Section twentyfive (25) Township seventy (70)
north of Range four (4) west, containing one hundred & forty eight & one half acres. Together with twenty
six (26) Acres of timber land in the County & State aforesaid. Being in Section Nineteen (19) in Township
Seventy (70) & Range three west. Also my dwelling House together with Lots one (1) two (2) & three (3)
adjoining each other & situated in the north Addition of Middletown. Also all the live Stock by me now
owned including one Buggy & all my household & kitchen furniture. AU of which real & personal estate
herein and described mentioned as above. She the said Mary Welch is by my will to have & to hold
forever.

Third, I give, demise, & bequeath to my Son Samuel E. Welch one thousand dollars in money.
Fourth, I give, demise & bequeath to my Son Marques L. Welch Five hundred dollars in money,
Fifth, I give demise & bequeath to Matilda Canterbery my daughter Five hundred dollars in

money.

Sixth, I give demise & bequeath to Annette Welch my daughter Five hundred dollars in money.
Seventh, I give, demise & bequeath to my daughter Ellen Welch Five hundred dollars in money.
Eighth, I give, demise & bequeath to my dau^ter Mary Welch Five hundred dollars in money.
Ninth, I give, demise & bequeath to my daughter, Sarah Welch Five hundred dollars in money.
Tenth, I give, demise & bequeath to my son Charlie Welch Five hundred dollars in money.
Eleventh, I give, demise & bequeath to my son John D. Welch Five hundred dollars in money.
Twelfth, I give demise & bequeath to my daughter Jessie F, Welch Five hundred dollars in

money.

Thirteenth I hereby appoint, direct & instruct and empower My wife Mary Welch, to take charge
of & sell my other Farm known as the Pinto Farm situated in Desmoines County & State of Iowa
containing one hundred & sixty acres together with twenty acres of timber land which Timber land is in
Section nineteen (19) Township seventy (70) Range three (3) West Being a part of the north west quarter
of said section nineteen AU of which Farm & Timber land I direct to be sold within two years after my
decease out of the proceeds of which sale. The said Samuel E. Welch, Matilda Canterbery. & Marquis L.
Welch is to be paid the specified sum of money by which to satisfy it (unreadable Line) this is my wiU I
direct to be paid the amount due them as they come of age or within a reasonable time there after. Lastly.
I hereby constitute & apoint my wife the said Mary Welch of the County & state aforesaid to be the
Executor For this my last will & testament revoking & annulling aU former wiUs by me made, & ratifying
& confirming this & no other to be my last will & testament

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal This 22 day of February AD one
thousand eight hundred and sixty seven

Signed, published & declared by the above named John D. Welch As and for his last wiU &
Testament in presence of us who at this request who have signed as witness to the same.

Robt Robinson
J Crawford

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571

John's will was opened and read on September 2, 1867, and proved on October 7th. He was
buried in the Old Middletown Cemetery.

According to testimony of John Van Dyke and Horatio W. Cartwright, both neighbors of John in
Union Township, Des Moines County, Iowa, Mary Welch left the township in 1870. This must have
been after the 1870 census was taken on June 22 of that year. At the time of the 1880 census Mary
Welch was head of household, living in Doyal Township, St. Clair County, Missouri. With her was her
daughter, Ellen, and son-in-law, Thomas Cunningham, and their children, as well as Mary's youngest
daughter, Jessie.

Mary Welch was Living in Hastings, Las Animas County, Colorado, with or near her daughter
and son-in-law, Annette and Leander Rinker on August 9, 1890 when she applied for a Dependent
Mother's Pension, #469165, based on the death of her husband and the death of her son, James. She
received $12.00 a month until her death which occurred on July 31, 1904.

The children of John Dyer and Mary Elizabeth Elliott Welch were:

6

i. Samuel E.^ Welch.

ii. James Dyer Welch. Born, circa 1843, in Washington Co., lA^®. Died. 25 Mar
1862, in Savannah, Hardin Co., TN. Census: 18 Oct 1850. in Union Twp.. Des
Moines Co., lA; p. 436. Census: 1 Aug 1860, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co.. lA: p.
238. Occupation: farmhand.

James Dyer was a private in Company K of the 14th Regiment of Iowa
Infantry Volunteers commanded by WiUiam J. Campbell. He was mustered into
service at Davenport, Iowa, on November 6, 1861. He died of typhoid fever in an
auxiliary hospital in Savannah, Tennessee, on March 25, 1862. He was nineteen
years of age at the time of death, and 8 1/2 inches in height with light complexion,
brown eyes, and dark hair.

A statement in the mother's pension hie made by his mother. Mary Welch,
was as follows:

Concerning the manner of the death of my son James Dyer Welch I will say
that I was informed by two members of his company that he (my son) was at the
Battle of Fort Denelson in Feby 1862 - That during & after this Battle he lay out in
rain & snow on the frozen ground & contracted Fever. While so suffering he mai'ched
to Savannah Tenn & was very sick all the way. As soon as he arrived at Savannah he
was sent to the Hospital but it was too late - the march had been too much for him in
his condition & he died in the Hospital. The comrades who gave me this information
were with him during his sickness. I had written to them but cannot receive any
word from them & am therefore unable to furnish further testimony.

Fort Donelson National Military Park in Tennessee now memorializes this
1862 battle. General Ulysses S. Grant was first brought to prominence as a result
of this battle which opened the Tennessee River to Union troops.

iii. Matilda Caroline "Tillie" Welch. Born, 5 Feb 1844, Union Twp., Des Moines Co..
lA. Died, 4 Apr 1923, Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA. She married John Canterbury, 9
Jan 1866. in Mt. Pleasant. Henry Co., lA.

This family has been discussed in detail in the Isaac Canterbury chapter.

iv. Marcus L. Welch. Born, circa 1845. in Washington Co.. lowa^®. Died, before
1870. Census: 1 Aug 1860, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 238.

Although official records all spelled his name. Marquis, he, himself, signed his
name, Marcus L. Welch, in the autograph book of his sister, Matilda.

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CHAPTER XXIV

Marquis L. Welch enlisted on March 24, 1862 at Fort Madison, Iowa, in
Company D, 7th Division of the Iowa Infantry. He served as a private until his
discharge at the expiration of his term of service on March 27, 1865, at Goldsboro.
North Carolina, following which he was provided transportation to Middletown.
Des Moines County, Iowa. During his period of service he was wounded twice, first
at the Battle of Corinth in Mississippi, where he received a wounded wrist on
October 4, 1862, and after which he was absent from service apparently until
September of 1863. On August 11, 1864, he was wounded in action, after which he
was hospitalized in Nashville, Tennessee. Marcus' army papers described him as
having brown eyes, dark hair and complexion, and being five feet, nine inches in
height.

V. Lafayette Welch. Born, circa 1847, in Louisa Co. lA. Died, before 1850, in Louisa
Co.. lA.

vi. Annette Welch.

vii. EUen Welch.

viii. Mary T. "MoUie" Welch. Born, circa 1854, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co.,
Census: 1 Aug 1860, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 238. Census: 22 Jun
1870, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 458. She married Mr. Ashby.

M. T. Welch wrote in her sister's autograph book on July 20, 1871, as follows:

To Sister Tillie

MoUie WelcH ia my name
(?uma) ia my Station
rU marry tlie man I please
In spite of my relation .

ix. Sarah E. Welch. Born, circa 1854. in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA^®. Census: 1
Aug 1860, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., IA; p. 238. Census: 22 Jun 1870. in
Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., IA; p. 458. She married A. L. Van Sayock. 14 Jan
1875, in Des Moines Co., IA.

X. infant Welch. Born, 1856. in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA^®. Died, before
1860, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., IA.

xi. Charles Welch. Born, circa 1858. in Union Twp.. Des Moines Co.. IA. Census: 1
Aug 1860, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., IA; p. 238. Census: 22 Jun 1870. in
Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 458.

Charlie Welch signed his sister, Matilda's autograph book on September 24,

1877.

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573

xii. John D. Welch. Born, circa 1859, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA^o. Census: 1
Aug 1860, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA: p. 238. Census: 22 Jun 1870, in
Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 458.

xiii. Jessie F. Welch. Born, 1862, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co.. lA^®. Census: 22 Jun
1870, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 458. Census: 10 Jun 1880, in Doyal
Twp., St. Clair Co., MO; ED235 SH8. She married Robert Townley.

4. Eveline^ Welch (Dennis^). Born, circa 1819. in Ohio. Died, before 1860. in Liberty Twp,.
Delaware Co., OH^^. Resided: 8 Sep 1848, in Delaware Co., OH^^, Census: 15 Aug 1850, in Liberty
Twp., Delaware Co., OH; p. 210.

Eveline probably married Madison Dyer, son of Jacob Dyer and Delilah Harrass. There seems
to be no other explanation for Madison Dyer having received 1/8 share of the estate of Dennis Welch.
Born, circa 1819, in Frederick Co., VA. Resided, 1840, in Marion Twp., Fayette Co., OH: p. 13“^.
Census: 15 Aug 1850, in Liberty Twp., Delaware Co., OH; p. 210. Census: 1 Jun 1860. in Liberty Twp.,
Delaware Co., OH; p. 215^^. Occupation: farmer.

Madison Dyer was a witness to the September 1, 1745 sale of 42 1/2 acres which Eveline's
parents made in Fayette County, Ohio. On September 8, 1848, Madison and Eveline [Welchl Dyer of
Delaware County, Ohio, deeded 1/8 share of two tracts in Washington County, Iowa, located in
S34.T75N,R6W, containing 80 acres, to James Welch of Washington County. Iowa. Madison is said to
have removed to Loda, Iroquois County, Illinois.

The children of Madison and Eveline Welch Dyer were:

i. Melinda^ Dyer. Born, circa 1842. in Liberty Twp., Delaware Co., OH^®. Census:
15 Aug 1850, in Liberty Twp., Delaware Co., OH; p. 210. Census: 1 Jun 1860. in
Liberty Twp., Delaware Co., OH: p. 215.

ii. Lewis Dyer. Born, circa 1845, in Liberty Twp,, Delaware Twp., OH^®. Census: 15
Aug 1850, in Liberty Twp., Delaware Co., OH; p. 210. Census: 1 Jun 1860, in
Liberty Twp., Delaware Co., OH; p. 215.

5. James^ Welch (Dennis^). Born, circa 1825, in Madison Twp., Fayette Co., OH^^. Died. 9 Nov
1850, in Washington Co., lowa^^. Census: 17 Sep 1850, in 20th Division, Washington Co., lA; p. 551.

James married Hannah, surname unknown, circa 1845^®. Born, circa 1828, in Ohio^*^. Census:
17 Sep 1850, in 20th Division, Washington Co., lA.

After the death of his father, James Welch of Washington County received deeds from other
family members of 1/8 shares in property located in I.x)uisa County, Iowa, described as portions of
section 32, township 73N (Sun Township), range 3W. They were deeded to him by:

Thomas R. and Sarah Stevenson and Thomas Cummins

John Welch and wife of Louisa County

Madison Dyer and wife of Delaware County, Ohio

The children of James and Hannah Welch were:

i. Martha^ Welch. Born, circa 1846, in Washington Co., lowa^^ Buried: 17 Sep
1850. in 20th Division. Washington Co., lA. Census; 1860. in Washington Twp.,
Washington Co., lA; p. 263^^.

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ii. John D. Welch. Born, circa 1848, in Washington Co., lowa^^. Census: 17 Sep
1850, in 20th Division, Washington Co., lA. Census: 1860, in Washington Twp.,
Washington Co., lA; p. 262^“^. He married Malinda White. Marriage license. 7 Oct
1869, in Washington Co., lA.

iii. Mary Margaret Welch. Born, circa 1851, in Washington Co.. lowa^®. Census:
1860, in Washington Twp., Washington Co., lA; p. 262^®.

Third Generation

6. Samuel E.^ Welch (John Dyer^. Dennis^)^'^. Born, 16 Jul 1841, in Washington Co., lA. Died. 17
May 1926, in Danville Twp.. Des Moines Co., lA^®. Buried: 1926, in Middletown Cem., Danville Twp.,
Des Moines Co., lA^®. Census: 18 Oct 1850. in Union Twp.. Des Moines Co., lA; p. 536. Census: 1 Aug
1860, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 238. Census: 23 Jun 1870, in Danville Twp., Des Moines
Co., lA; p. 459. Occupation: farmer.

Samuel married Mary Jane Cline^°, daughter of Wilson S. Cline and Maria Brown. 9 Jan
1866. in Mt. Pleasant, Henry Co., lA^^. Marriage license. 9 Jan 1865. in Henry Co., lA. Born. 4 Nov
1846, in Augusta Twp.. Des Moines Co.. lA^®. Census: 1850. in Franklin Twp., Des Moines Co., lA*^^.
Census: 20 Jun 1900, in DanviUe Twp., Des Moines Co., lA.

Samuel E. Welch, the eldest son of John Dyer and Mary Elizabeth Elliott Welch, enlisted in
Company C of the First Iowa Cavalry on August 13, 1862, at Burlington, Iowa, and reenhsted on
January 1, 1864, at Little Rock, Arkansas, for an additional three years of service. He provided his own
horse and equipment for this service. On August 27, 1863, Samuel received a gun shot wound to the
mouth, injuring his tongue, while participating in the Battle of Little Rock, Arkansas, at Bayou Metoe.
He was hospitalized in the Brownsville Hospital.

A report from the U. S. General Hospital at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri stated that he was
"incapable of performing the duties of a soldier due to chronic diarrhea and general debility." He was
mustered out of service on October 6. 1865. at St. Louis, Missouri. His military records tell us he was
five feet, seven and a half inches tall, with brown eyes and black hair. His complexion was fair.

After his discharge Samuel married Mary Cline on January 9. 1866, in a double wedding with
his sister, Matilda Caroline, who married John Canterbury. He engaged in farming and stock raising on
forty acres in the south east part of section 25 adjoining Middletown, assisted by his son. Charles.
Samuel was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Republican party.

In 1875 S. E. Welch signed a statement of assets in the estate of Eliza Ann Elliott, widow of his
grandfather, Samuel Elliott.

At the age of eighty-four on April 29, 1926, Samuel applied for a Civil War pension. He had
broken his hip and three ribs earlier in the day. He was at that time "very feeble and mentally weak."
His death occurred eighteen days later.

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575

The children of Samuel and Mary Jane Cline Welch were:

i. Nellie M.^ Welch. Born. Nov 1866, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA. Census:
23 Jun 1870, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 459. Census: 1 Jun 1880, in
Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED107 SHI. Census: 20 Jun 1900, in Danville
Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED18 SH9. She married David 0. Crawford, son of
William D. and Margaret Crawford in Des Moines Co., IA^°. Divorced, before
1900, in Des Moines Co., lA.

ii. Charles C. Welch*^^. Born, Nov 1878, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., 1A'^‘^.
Census: 1 Jun 1880, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED107 SHH®. Census:
18 Jun 1900, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; ED18. Census: 20 Apr 1910.
in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. ,96. He married Myrtle Lyon, May 1900,
in Des Moines Co., lA^®.

7. Annette^ "Annie" Welch (John Dyer^, Dennis^). Born, Jul 1849, in Union Twp., Des Moines
Co., lA'*^. Resided, 30 Apr 1910, in Hastings, Las Animas, CO; EDIOI SH17. Census: 1 Aug 1860. in
Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 238. Census: 22 Jun 1870, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co.. lA; p.
458. Census: 5 Jun 1900, in Hastings, Las Animas, CO: ED71 SH4.

Annette married Leander Rinker. son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Rinker, circa 1873, in Iowa.
Born, Oct 1848, in Iowa. Census: 15 Jul 1870, in Lincoln Twp., Appanoose, lA; p. 462. Census: 5 Jun
1900, in Hastings, Las Animas, CO; ED71 SH4‘^®. Census: 30 Apr 1910, in Hastings, Las Animas. CO:
EDlOl SH17. Occupation: liveryman.

Leander Rinker deposed on behalf of his mother-in-law, Mary Welch, to support her application
for a mother's pension.

The children of Leander and Annette Welch Rinker were::

9 i. Claude L.^ Rinker.

ii. Walter C. Rinker. Born, Dec 1876, in Iowa. Census: 5 Jun 1900, in Hastings, Las
Animas, CO; ED71 SH4. Census: 30 Apr 1910, in Hastings, Las Animas, CO:
EDIOI SH17. Occupation: farmer.

iii. Clifford Rinker. Born, Jan 1878, in Iowa. Census: 5 Jun 1900, in Hastings, Las
Animas, CO; ED71 SH4. Census: 30 Apr 1910, in Hastings, Las Animas, CO;
EDIOI SH17.

10

Harry W. Rinker.

IV.

8. Ellen^ Welch (John Dyer^, Dennis^). Born, circa 1852, in Union Twp., Des Moines Co.. lA^’'.
Census: 1 Aug 1860. in Union Twp., Des Moines Co., lA; p. 238. Census: 23 Jun 1870, in Danville
Twp., Des Moines Co, lA; p. 15. Census: 10 Jun 1880, in Doyal Twp., St. Clair Co., MO; ED235 SH8.

Ellen married Thomas F. Cunningham, 2 Aug 1869, at home of H. Gibbs, Union Twp., Des
Moines Co., lA*^®. Born, circa 1844, in Ireland. Census: 22 Jun 1870, in Danville Twp., Des Moines Co,
lA; p. 458. Census: 10 Jun 1880, in Doyal Twp., St. Clair Co., MO; ED235 SH8. Census: 2 Jun 1900, in
Doyal Twp., St. Clair Co., MO; ED143 SH3B. Occupation: physician.

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CHAPTER XXIV

Thomas Cunningham immigrated in 1860 according to the 1900 census information. He served
in the Civil War in the Tth Iowa Infantry, Company D. Ellen Cunningham signed her sister, Matilda's
autograph book on September 24, 1877.

The children of Thomas F. and Ellen Welch Cunningham were:

i. Winona "Winnie'"^ Cunningham. Born, circa 1871, in Iowa or Missouri. Census:
10 Jun 1880, in Doyal Twp., St. Clair Co., MO: ED235 SH8. She married
Frederick Bratshi, 1 Dec 1889, at the residence of John H. Young, Minister of the
Gospel, Collins, Collins Twp., St. Clair Co., MO. Marriage license, 30 Nov 1889.

ii. Edna B. Cunningham. Born, circa 1873, in Iowa or Missouri. Census: 10 Jun
1880, in Doyal Twp., St. Clair Co., MO; ED235 SH8. She married Joseph Bush, 24
Dec 1891, in Vista, St. Clair Co., MO^®.

iii. Jessie M. Cunningham. Born, circa 1875, in Iowa or Missouri. Census: 10 Jun
1880, in Doyal Twp., St. Clair Co., MO; ED235 SH8.

iv. infant Cunningham. Born, after 1879, in Doyal Twp., St. Clair Co., MO^^. Died,

after 1900.

THE WELCH FAMILY

577

Fourth Generation

9. Claude Rinker (Annette^, John Dyer^, Dennis^). Born, circa 1874, in Iowa. Census: 20 Jan
1920, in Weston, Las Animas Co., CO; ED114SH5. Occupation: bookkeeper.

Claude married Pearl F., surname unknown, circa 1904. Born, circa 1885. in Colorado.
Census: 20 Jan 1920, in Weston, Las Animas Co., CO; ED114 SH5.

The children of Claude and Pearl Rinker were:

i. Earl F.® Rinker. Born, 8 Mar 1905, in Colorado^^. Died. 16 Feb 1994, in Denver,
Arapahoe Co., CO®^.

ii. LeeT. Rinker. Born, 11 May 1912, in New Mexico^L Died, Apr 1986. in Denver,
Denver Co., CO^^. Census: 20 Jan 1920, in Weston, Las Animas Co., CO: EDI 14
SH5.

10. Harry W.^ Rinker (Annette^, John Dyer^, Dennis^). Born, Jul 1885, in Iowa. Census: 5 Jun
1900, in Hastings, Las Animas, CO; ED71 SH4. Census: 30 Apr 1910, in Hastings, Las Animas, CO:
EDIOI SH17. Census: 7 Jan 1920, at 113 W. Evans, Pueblo, CO; ED228 SH5. Occupation: steelworker.

Harry married Sarah D., surname unknown. Born, circa 1894, in Illinois. They had a
daughter:

i. Jeanette L.^ Rinker. Born. Oct 1915, in Colorado^^. Census: 7 Jan 1920. at 113
W. Evans, Pueblo, CO; ED228 SH5.

Notes and References

^ 1820 Census;aged 26-45; 1830 Census:aged 40-50; 1840 Census: aged 50-60.

2 Henry Friedley, bondsman; brother-in-law of Margaret Dyer.

^ 1860 Census: aged 67.

^ Resided with son, John Dyer Elliott.

® 1850 Census: aged 17.

® Resided with sister, Margaret, and next door to brother, James Welch.

^ Washington County, Iowa, Deed Book G, pp. 616-7.

578

CHAPTER XXrV

® Probable father, Richard Ristine, Lx)uisa Co., Iowa, 1840.

® Beers, History of Warren County, Ohio, p. 637.

Died aged 51 years, 4 months, 18 days.

Old Middletown Cemetery tombstone.

Des Moines County, Territory of Michigan Marriage Record Book A, p. 105.

1860 Census: aged 40.

Signed request for guardian of W. S. Cline. Jan 20, 1896, Des Moines Co.

1860 Census: aged 17.

1860 Census: aged 16.

Twin of Sarah E. Welch.

Twin of Mary E. Welch.

Suzanne Peterson.

1860 Census: aged 1.

Her husband a widower in the 1860 census.

Madison Dyer and wife deed to James Welch of Washington Co., lA.

22 Resided with the family of Dennis and Margaret Dyer Welch.

2“^ Aged 39; no wife; 2 children, Malinda, 17, and Lems, 14; property, $3,450.00.

22 1850 Census: aged 8.

2® 1850 Census: aged 5.

2"^ 1850 Census: aged 24.

22 Washington County, lA Probate Volume A: pp. 90, 372.

2® January 24, 1849, Washington County, Iowa, deed
20 1850 Census: aged 22.

2^ 1850 Census: aged 4.

22 Resided with William and Rachel Benson and family.

22 1850 Census: aged 2; 1860 Census: aged 12.

2“^ Resided with David Benson, aged 29, and family.

22 1860 Census: aged 9.

22 Resided with Charles and May Benson and family.

2"^ Biographical Review of Des Moines County, Iowa, Hobart, Chicago, IL, 1905, in custody of

Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT. 35 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT, p. 637-638.
22 Declaration for Widow's Pension.

20 Possibly Long Creek Cemetery.

^0 Des Momes Co. Bio. Rev., p. 638.

Henry County, LA Marriage Book E: p. 214; Jessie Craig, minister, officiating.

"^2 Resided with mother, Mary, aged 44; two Mary Janes in family.

^^2 Charles may have been a son of Charles Elliott, Samuel's brother.

1900 Census information.

^2 Resided with Samuel and Mary Welch; relationship not indicated.

“^2 Ennumerated as Leandro.

1860 Census: aged 8.

■^2 Des Moines County, lA Marriage Book F, p. 74.

^0 St. Clair County, MO Marriage Book G. p. 191.

2° This child known from 1900 Census information of parents.

21 Social Security Death Index.

22 1920 Census: aged 4 years, 3 months.

INDEX

579

Aarup

Edwin, 126
Peter, 126
Abbott

Huldab. 482
Adame

Roxanne, 93
Vern, 92
Addame

Elizabeth, 527
Jacob, 461
John, 460, 462
John (b. 1725), 461
Martha, 460
Alfiree

Thomae, 13
Alkier

Abraham, 151
Adam, 361, 369
Adam (b. 1767), 149, 153,
Catherine, 149
Deborah, 149, 154, 534
Delilah, 151

Elizabeth (b. 1759), 149,

150

Elizabeth (b. 1803), 151
George (b. 1781), 149, 157
Harmonas, 148, 358, 361,

369. 534

Harmonae (b. 1700), 146
Harmonae (b- c. 1730), 147
Harmonas (b, 1793), 151
Henry Green Clay, 151
Isaac, 151
Jacob, 151
John, 147, 362
John (b. 1764), 149, 151
John (b. 1784), 151
John M., 151
Joseph W., 151
Lydia (b. c. 1776), 153, 156
Lydia (b. 1792), 151
Margaret (b. 1785), 151
Margaret (b. c. 1770), 149
Margaret "Peggy”, 147, 153,

156. 358. 534
Mary Ann, 151
Michael, 362
Michael (b. 1772), 155
Michael (b. 1782), 149
Michael (b. 1833), 147, 149
Peter, 149

Phoebe, 151
Robert, 151

Sarah "Sally", 149, 156, 369
William, 150
William (b. 1761), 149
William M., 151
AUdre

Abner, 157
Adam, 154

Adam Jesstine, 362

Alexander, 155

Amanda Wanda, 161, 167

Albert H., 165

Albert H. (b. 1843), 184

Albert H. {b. 1884), 184

Albert J., 179

Alfred C., 179

Alma E., 197

Alvin "David", 170, 197

Ann E., 177

Anna, 179

Anna, wife, Henry James,
175

Annie "Matilda", 183
Annie Melissa, 174
Arthur, 179, 184
Barbara, 149
Barton W., 157, 165
Benjamin Arthur, 171
Benjamin Franklin, 155
Blanche E., 201
Caleb Samuel, 166
Caleb Wesley Osborn, 156
Carl, 201
Carl S.. 205
Caroline Lulu, 173
Caroline M., 165, 184
Caroline P., 178
Catherine, 155, 165, 175
Catherine M., 200
Charles Clifford, 171
Charles Wilbur, 174
Chauncey Herbert. 171
Clara, 178
Daniel V., 154, 362
David, 154, 362
David Arthur, 161, 170
David Henderson, 162, 176
Dollie, 153, 154, 362
Donald, 212

Dorothy "Dollie", 154, 362
Earl, 199
Edith S„ 200
Edward. 179
Edwin D., 175
Edwin Ruthven, 174
Effa, 200

Elizabeth. 154, 362, 163
Elizabeth "Lizzie", 173
Elizabeth (b. 1791), 153
Elizabeth(b. 1819), 156
Elizabeth (b. 1837), 162
Ellizabeth Catherine. 169,
196

Elizabeth E., 178
Ella, 165
EUaP., 197
Elmer (b.c. 1906), 201
Elsie, 201
Emily, 162

Emily Florence, 179,202.

371, 379
Emmett, 184
Ernest C., 201
Ernest L., 175
Etha Linda. 175
Ethel E.. 201
Eva A., 175, 199
Evangeline C., 178
Eveline D., 178
Felix B., 156
Florence, 199
Florence M., 175
Florence R., 178
Frances M., 178
Frances, wife, John D., 175
Francis Masion, 176
Franklin Vincent, 169, 196
George (b. 1817). 156
George N., 153. 165
George S.. 165
George Washington, 162
Gideon, 157
Goldie B., 201
Grace E., 184
Harmonas (b. 1778), 156
Harmonas (b. 1804), 154,

165, 362
Hazel E.. 203
Helen "Hallie". 203
Henry, 165

Henry James. 175. 200
Herbert, 184
Hiram. 162
Homer D.. 197
Huldah. 156
Ida Hester. 175
Ida Mae, 174
Irma, 201

Isaac, 154, 165, 370
Isaac D.. 163
James. 165. 199
James D., 163
James Madison, 155
James Y., 183
Jared, 161
John. 211
John (b. 1825), 149
John A., 178
John B., 169
John D.. 163, 165
John Davis. 199
John Davis (1832-1909).

161. 174

John Davis (1866-1934),

175

John F., 178
John H., 162
John Harrison. 154, 362.

371

John Henderson. 178
John Leonard. 174

580

INDEX

John M., 155
John Nave, 153, 162
John W., 173
Jonathan, 156, 166
Josephine, 200
Josiah, 157
Judah, 154, 362
Julia J., 183
Lavina, 176
Leander, 166
Lemuel, 185, 205
Leonard, 199

Leonard (b. 1785), 153, 158
Leonard (b. 1830), 161
Leonard Goff, 163
Leonard M., 169
Lewis, 178
Lillie Dale, 173
Louisa. 162, 176
Louisa A., 169
Lucinda, 162
Lydia, 154, 157, 354, 370
Lydia (b. 1821), 161, 170
Lydia A., 171
Lydia J., 163
Lydia Margaret, 156
Mabel E., 183
Mabel F., 201
Margaret, 154, 161, 362,
371

Margaret (b. 1829), 165
Margaret A., 183
Margaret F., 165, 184
Marion, 176
Martha, 161, 166
Mary, 154, 155, 157, 362
Mary A., 169, 178, 183
Mary Ann, 165
Mary BeHe, 200, 211
Mary Catherine, 173
Mary Dale, 185
MaryB., 175, 178
MaryJ., 176
Mary Jane, 162
Mary Madaline, 153, 163,
399

Melissa "Elizabeth", 161,
166

Michael Harness, 154, 165,
362, 371

Milem (b. 1818), 161, 169
Mary S., 163
Merritt C., 201
Merritt Jerome, 200, 211
Mildred, 197

Mary Madaline, 153, 163,
399

Melissa "Elizabeth", 161,
166

Michael Harness, 154, 165,
362, 371

Mdem (b. 1818), 161, 169

Miiem "Clark", 170, 198

Milem (b.c. 1861), 175

Milem Henry, 173

Milem J., 197

Minnie Mae, 174

Nancy, 161

Nancy A., 155

Nellie M., 201

Newton Goff, 163

Nimrod R., 155

Paul, 165

Primm, 197

Priscilla E., 166

Raymond H., 197

Rachel, 153

Rebecca, 156, 157, 161

Rhoda, 163

Riley, 162

Riley C., 177

Rdey J., 202

Robert, 199

Robert C., 165

Robert M., 179

Royal, 200, 211

Ruanna, 155

Samuel, 153, 154, 362

Samuel N., 179

Sarah, 154, 155, 161, 362

Sarah "Sally, 153

Siia, 179

Silas, 153, 161, 162, 179
Simon, 154, 370
Stephen "James", 178, 202
Susan, 161, 167
Susannah, 161, 165
Tabitha, 161
Theodore, 176, 200
Thomas H., 197
Thomas J., 176, 200
Thomas Jerome, 212
Thomas John, 170
Timothy L., 173
Tirzah, 163
Virginia, 203
Walter Paul, 174
Wesley J., 157
William Albert 174
William D., 163
William David, 172
Wiliam E., 165
William J., 156
WilHam M.. 154, 155, 362
William Nave, 153, 162
WilHam P., 175
WilHam W., 165, 184
Allen

Ester Mildred, 418
AlHson

Sarah Jane, 408
Alsip

Irene EUla, 47
Russell Theodore, 36

Ambus

HuldaJ..480

Amos

Clemency, 360
Anderson

Katherine McHugh, 91, 96
Mr., 28
Pressly, 245
Andrews

Erminie A. "Minnie", 303
Anspach

Maria Margaretha. 263, 265
Arens

Nicolaus, 455
Petri, 455
Arnold

Chariotta, 474
Ashby

lola L., 72
Mr., 572

Thompson D., 72
Atchison

Sarah, 534
Averit

EHzabeth, 517
Avery

Experience, 180
Awbrey

Marsha Beatrice, 101
Ayers

Adaline, wife. James, 82
Fannie, 82
James, 82
Bacon

D. M., 25
Robert, 25
Badley

Hana Josephine, 279
Uriah, 279
Bailey

Dick, 76
Baird

B. O., 303
Baker

Ann, 251
Charles, 250
Christopher, 211
EHzabeth, 325
Grafton, 250
Hannah, 251
Jacqueline, 214
Jane, 157, 369
John. 211, 250
Laurence, 24
Lea, 214
Margaret, 251
Martha, 251
Mary, 251
Maurice, 250
Morris, 250
Nathan, 250
Rachel. 251

INDEX

581

Rhoda, 251
William. 250
Ballard

Anson, 377
Bandis

Theresa, 49
Baney

Eliza A., 198
Bangs

Lucy L., 10
Barachman

Anissa Lyu, 49
John, 49
Shari Nicole, 49
Talia Renee, 49
Barksdale

Louisa, 231
Thomas W., 233
Barnes

Elizabeth Jane, 169
Barnett

Arminta, 124
Barnsley

Martha Jane, 436
Barr

Ella, 124
Florence M., 130
Bartley

Norene, 37
Barton

Mary "PoUy", 165, 371
Bartscherer

Albert, 304, 307
Fred, 307
James Albert, 309
James S., 307, 309
John M.. 286, 287, 299
Judson E., 299, 304
Katherine Elizabeth, 309
Laura L5mde, 309
Mathias, 277, 286, 287
Mathias "Henry", 285
Samuel M., 286, 287
Ted Lynde, 307, 309
Thomas Keith, 309
Bassett

Ina V., 33
Lucinda, 154, 370
Bastendoff

Mary J., 404
Bates

Mrs. Esther, 339
Batterton

Emma B., 389
Bauer

Mary N., 197
Baugh

J. F.. 26

Margaret "Lena", 26
Baughman

Charles Leroy, 218
Marjorie, 218

Sue, 218
Bauman

Lou Anne, 104
Beasley

Abraham, 327
Beck

Thela, 132
Beekman/Buckman

Anna Clemonts, 393
Beeth

Jimmy, 245

Bell

Dorothy, 93
George. 269
Isaac. 239
Robert E., 175
Beltz

Andrew William, 51
Brendon James, 51
Douglas, 51
Benjamin

PhiLLLp Miller, 377
Bennet

Joshua. 242
Bennett

Barbara Jean, 499
Joshua, 245
Randall, 499
Bern

Anna Catharina, 262
Bernal

Joseph Norberto, 103
Berry

Bonnie, 93
Edwin G., 246
Best

Bernard H., 131
Margaret, 131
Betterson

Bertha M., 35
Bibb

Adeline, 230
Biles

Stephen, 245
Billow

Anna May "Babe", 40, 41
Bindschaedler
Paxdine, 83
Bin gam an
Lydia. 461
Bjorn son
Sonja, 99
Bird

Dean, 502
Debbie, 502
Dianne. 502

John Richard "Jack". 499,
502

Raymond E., 499
Shirley, wife, John Richard,
502

Birkland

Ormand N.. 211
Black

C. Robert. 290
Helen, 319
John S.. 290
Mary C., 290
Matilda, 279
Reuben D.. 161
Robert C., 277. 289
William Frank. 290
Blair

Matthew Duane, 102
Ronald Fredrick. 102
Trent Taylor, 102
Blakeway
Edna. 298
Frank "Virgil", 298
Franklin. 297
Mary "Etta", 298
Mary, wife, Valentine. 29
Valentine, 297
Blanchard

Karl E.. 203
Blane

Abner Peeler, 164
Ai*minda Jane, 164, 179
Carolyn "Carrie" M.. 183.

204, 399, 413
Charles. 183
Clara Lee. 205
Edna C.. 183. 399
Edward. 181
Edward Lewis. 164
EllaM,. 399. 413
Ella May. 183
Elva. 181
Emma A.. 180
Emma F.. 183, 399
Evie, 181
Franklin. 181
Frederick W.. 181
George, 163, 399
George W., 180
George Washington, 164,

180

Herbert. 180

Huldia, 181

Inez Mabel. 183. 399

Jay E., 180

Jennie K.. 180

Jessie M., 180

John P., 205, 309, 414

John Powell, 164, 182

John W.. 181

Lee E.. 183, 204. 399. 413

Leonard, 181

Lizzie B., 180

Man dy Ann. 164

Malinda, 181

Maria Ann, 164

Martha Ann, 181

582

INDEX

Mary A., 180
Mary E., 181
Mary EUen, 164
Melissa H., 164
Miner P.. 181
Minnie V., 180
Myrtle, 195
Sadie A., 180

Samuel Harrison, 164, 181
Verda A., 181
WiiHam Francis, 164, 183
Blans-

Jan Niclass, 346
Blansjedn

Matty 3, 346
Bleeser

Petrus, 451
Blohm

Louise Elizabeth, 415
Bobbitt

Elizabeth, 136
Bogaert

Beeltje, wife, Cornelis, 347
Cornells, 347
Bogard

Annetje, 347
Anthony, 347
Cornelis, 347
Jacob, 347
John, 320
Johannes, 347, 353
Warnaar, 347
Bogart

Charity, 354
Cornelius, 353
Ezekiel, 353
Gaisbert, 325, 347, 353
Geerrtjen, 363
Grizena, 353
Hannah, 353
Phebe, 353
Boggs

Anna, 155
Bolsinger

Dorothy Lorraine, 91
Frederick Smith, 91
Robert Smith, 91
Bolton

Bert, 489
Clifford, 489, 497
Clifine, 497
Clyde, 490, 497
Eugene, 497
Florence "Roxie", 490
Gerald, 497
Grace, 497
James B., 489
Jean, 497
Jennie, 489
June, 497, 501
Lawrence D., 497
Leona, 497

Leota, 489
Warren James, 489
Bonkar

Isabella. 532
Bonney

Della M., 416
Fred M., 416
Boone

Daniel, 240
Boswell

Helen Morrison, 536
Bouslaugh
Arlo, 492
Clarence, 492
Dewey, 492
Frederick, 492
Joseph R. M., 492
Leon. 492
Margaret, 492
Millie, 492
Theodore. 492
Bowman

Janet, 58

Box

T. W. "Josh", 437
Boyd

Barbara Thais. 210, 215
Beverly Theda, 210, 215
Elsie Roberta, 210, 216
Leonard Huggins. 209
Linda. 46

Lucille Virginia. 210
Sydney Robert, 209
Boyer

John. 284, 461
Boyle

Mary "PoEy. 245
Boynton

Dylan Lee, 219
John Robert, 219
Robert Henry, 219
Robert Jacob, 219
Robert Lee. 219
Bracken

Abigail "Abbie", 372
Anna L.. 182
Annie Laurie. 398
Artimissa, 408
Bertha M., wife, ElHs F.,
412

Dulcina E.. 180
Eliza, 372, 379
Elizabeth, 373
Elizabeth C., 381
Elizabeth, wife, Walter D.,
179

EUis Freeman, 398, 412
James. 179, 371, 373
James Alexander, 381, 398
Jeanette. 406
John F.. 412
Mahala. 298

Mary A.. 173

Mary E.. 180

Mary Ann , 381. 399

May Ann. 164

Melissa L.. 180

Oliver Perry, 372, 380

Robert, 372

Robert Welch. 405

Roberta. 405

Sarah "Sally", 372. 380

Sarah "Sally", wife. James.

371, 373

Thomas W.. 405. 408
Walter D.. 173, 179. 371
Braden

Nancy. 368
Bradley

Abraham "Abram". 231
Abram Fiilkerson. 233
Alexander, 389
Almeda. 389
Amelia "Mi.llie". 234
Andrew J.. 374. 389
Ataahia Jane. 375
Caroline. 231
Charles A.. 389
Charles Nelson. 417
C. Jasper, 402
Clarence E., 403
David. 406
EEjah, 390
Elisha. 374
Elizabeth, 233. 390
Ella May, 390
Emily. 231
Emma E.. 407
Emma J,. 390
Emmet M.. 403
Fanny. 233
Frank. 230
George. 417
Helen. 417
Henry, 389
Isaac. 407

James. 229, 230. 234. 392
James Lusk, 229
John. 225, 228, 229, 549
John Lillard, 233
John S., 407
John T.. 388, 406
Joseph C., 231
Joshua, 230
Leander, 389
Leon E., 407
Leslie D.. 407
Lewis. 389
Lucy Jane. 374
Luther C.. 389
Margaret L.. 229
Mary, 234
Mahala. 374, 390
Malinda Isles, 392, 409

INDEX

583

Margaret, 374

Margaret Elleanor, 417

Mary Ann, 374

Mary Katherine, 392, 409

Matilda Ann, 390

Nancy, 228, 464, 549

Nancy E., 374, 388

Naomi, 230

Nathaniel. 388

Oliver P. (b. 1831), 374, 389

Oliver P. (b. 1858), 388, 407

Orlando, 229

Reuben, 228

Reuben L., 229

Robert Emmett, 229

Samuel, 233

Sarah, 233

Sarah "Sally", 229, 230
Sarah Ann, wife,

William, 388
Sarah F., 403
Sophia, 389
Susan Wells, 230
Trinvillia, 389
Venie, 233
William. 234
Willi nm H., 374, 388
William L., 229
WiUiam N., 389
William S., 407
Branson

John, 272
Thomas, 272
Bratshi

Frederick, 576
Bratt

Eva Albertse "EfQe”, 343
Bray

Jennifer Lucille, 50
Wiliam Gabriel, 50
Breckinridge
Elmore, 246
Breen

Margaret Jane, 26
Breast

Mr., 353
Brian

Clara L., 133
Bridges

Sarah, 245
Brittin
C., 140

Charles Henry, 126, 134
Elijah, 140
Elizabeth, 126
Emma "Marie", 126
Evans Elijah, 108, 140
Harriet M., 134
Helen, 126
Henry, 126
John Edgar, 126
John Henry "Harry", 126

Joseph M., 140
Lina N., 126

Mae, wife, John Henry, 126
Margaret F., 126
Maiia, 140
Mary E., 134

May, wife, Charles Henry,
134

Miranda M., 108
Nancy M., 126
Nina, 126
Oliver Perry, 126
Virginia M., 134
W., 140
Brown

Albert T., 94
Christopher Lewis, 61
Clifford, 196
Eliza Ann, 276, 278, 280
Elsie, 118
Frank A., 199
Henry, 280
John, 276, 293, 294
John D., 162
Julie Ann, 99
Kenneth, 61
Kevin Taylor, 99
Lucinda, 278
Lynn Albert, 94, 99
Maria, 574
Mary E., 109
Mary, wife, John, 276
Oliva, 118
Randy Lynn, 99
Shane Adam, 99
Shirley Rae, 94, 99
Wdliam, 247, 360
Bruce

Martha, 289
Mr., 353
Bruyn

Tryntje, p. 360

Buck

Dorothy M., 498, 502
Mae Anna Arabella, 498,
501
Mr., 498
Buckner

Jacqueline, 218
Buff

LoueRa, 209
Burbridge

Martha, 150
Burden

Edward Eugene, 308
Burgert

Tony, 219
Burges

Wiliam, 234
Burton

Laura Lee, 60

Busby

Catherine, wife, Thomas,
520

ERzabeth, 335, 520
Thomas, 520
Bush

Joseph, 576
Bussard

David Larry. 52
Joel David, 54
Lawrence Harold, 52
Butler

Mrs. Elizabeth BeR, 460
Byerly

Beverly Jean, 418
Susanna, 478
Cabral

Katherine Joan, 45
Cade

Beverly Jean, 418
Caines

Fae, 95
CaRaway

Lucy Jane, 191
SaRy BeR, 168, 194
CampbeR

Alexander, 85
Danny Lee, 47
Grover Cleveland, 207, 213
Harriet N., 290
Hayley, 420
Keri, 420
Hayley, 420
Ida Marie, 207
Isolina Christina, 85
Keri, 420
Kevin Scott, 95
Lea Marie, 47
Lindy M., 47
Lysander, 231
Orion, 213
Otis, 213
Hayley, 420
Keri. 420
Ronald H., 420
Walter Howard, 173
Warren J., 206
Canterbury

Abbie ERzabeth, 12
Ada, 77
Adrienne, 77
Albert "Bert" M., 18, 19
ARce A., 112
ARce Ettie, 135, 137
ARen M., 109
Amos W., 12
Angela Ann, 56
AnnaF., 121
Arthur, 18

Arthur CarRsle, 19, 28, 37
Arthur Lehman, 135, 136
Asa B., 81

584

INDEX

Asa C., 75, 76
AsaF., 2, 7, 66, 75, 107,

115, 121, 140, 142
AsaM., 108, 109
Asenath, 12
Belle M., 80
Bessie O., Ill
Beverly, 37
Carl, 81
Carl T., 24
Carlisle C., 9, 10, 12
Carlisle E., 121
Carlisle Harrison, 8, 75, 459
Carol Diane, 45, 56
Carol Lee, 122
Charles F., 81, 87
Charles Fremont, 76, 80
Charles S., 87
Chloe, 76

Christian EHas, 56
Clair "Wayne”, 135
Clair Earl, 128, 134
Cynthia Ann, 9, 20
Daisy Evelyn, 28, 37
Daisy M., 19, 31
Debra Jean, 46
Delores, 24

Dolly Hope "Dorothy", 28,

37

Dominic Lane, 56
Dorothy, 87
Eliza, 76

Eliza Jane, 75, 115
EUizabeth, 8, 76
Elizabeth Jane, 46
Ellis A., 112
Ellis W., 109
Elsie Vivian, 28, 36
Emma C., 76, 83
Emma M., 81
Estis Carlisle, 12
Evans E., 109
Evelyn Emily, 24
Fannie F., 77
Fay, 18, 19
Florence M., 109
Francis Wendell "Frank",

28, 37

Frank Arthur, 37

Gertrude, wife, Ross J., Ill

Gladys Marie, 28, 36

Guy, 18, 19, 31

Harry, 113

Harry W., 109, 111

Harry W. "Bud", 111, 112

Hattie B., 77, 83

Hazel, 111

Hazel M., 82

Helen, 109

Ida Emily, 80, 86

Isaac G., 76

Isaac T., 7, 459

Jack, 31

Jack W., 112, 113
Jacob C., 109
Jean, 135

Jean "Harold", 128, 136
Jean Cecilia, 28, 38
Jeffrey James, 113
Jennie "Holland", 77
Jessie, 15

John. 8, 9, 13, 18, 41, 436,
571

John B., 108
John Henry, 121. 127
John Marquis "Mark", 18,
19

John R., 112
John Tecumseh, 107
Julie "Etta", 121, 128
Katharine "Kit ", 45. 55
Krista Laurel. 45
Laura "Pearl", 80, 86
Laura Emily, 76, 82
Laura May, 81
Lee, 111

LeRoy John "Roy". 12, 24
LeRoy William "Lee", 24
lallian, wife. Harry H.. Ill
Lillie, 136, 137
Lincoln G. "Link", 76, 82
Litha, wife, Newton
Carlisle, 81
Lois. 135

Lonnie Louise, 37, 50
Lucy Lorena Fidler, 12
Lydia E., 82
Mabel Jane, 80
Malcolm Dean, 135
Marcella A. "Marcia”, 24, 34
Margaret, 9, 12, 142
Margaret A., 108, 110
Margaret D., 81
Margaret J., 121, 124
Margaret May "Maggie". 18.
19, 32

Margo Lynn, 37. 49
Maria. 9, 13

Mariah Frances. 121. 125
Mariah Owens, 66
Marie "Jessie", 18. 19, 28,
31, 436
Mark, 31

Martha "Melissa", 121, 126
Martha Ann, 140
MaryE., 18, 121, 123
Mary E. "Mamie", 19, 26
Mary Jane, 108, 110
Mary M., 12, 23
Matilda, 9
Mattie E., 109, 111
Maude, 81
Maude E., 81
Maxwell E., 33

Maxwell Elton. 45
Minnie-M3Ttle Genevieve,

28

Myrtle "Mertie" B.. 122
Nellie E., 122
Newton Cai’Hsle, 76, 81
Olive Matilda, 28. 36
Oliver "Perry". 76, 80
Oliver Perry, 12 1
Patricia Ina. 33
Patiicia Louise. 46
Patricia Verl. 46
Ray Demorst. 80
Ray Maxwell, 46
Raymond E.. 19. 33
Richard A., 112
Robert. 87

Robert Bassett, 33, 45. 46.

56

Robert Lincoln, 80, 87
Rose. 76

Ross J., 109. Ill
Ruth Ann. 76, 78
Ruth Mildred. 81
Sarah. 75. 77
Scott Lee. 113
Shai’on Marie. 37, 50
Susan. 136, 137
Vena "OUve", 80
Victoria Elizabeth. 56
Violet Faith. 28. 38
Virginia Grace, 25
William F. S.. 76
William H.. 109
William Lee. 113
William M., 75
William Robert. 122
Cantrall

Chester, 112
Daisy E., Ill
Dorothea "Dora", 111
Elizabeth. 112
Elsie. 112
EsteUa M.. 211
Evans "Earl". Ill, 112
George. 112
Harry. 112
Hattie May, 111
Henry, 130
Joseph S., 110
Levi. 110
Lois. 130
Louis, 112
Margai'et, 112
Margaret, wife. Evans
"Earl", 112
Margie May. 134
Mai’ie. 112
Minnie E., 118
Nancy. 78
Samuel D., 130
William G.. 150

INDEX

585

Capps

Jane, 310
Carder

OUie M., 181
Carey

Emerson, 217
John Emerson, 217
Margaret GiU, 217
Carlock
Mr., 76
Carlyle

Flora, 219
Carman

Joshua, 464
Peggy, 460
Carpenter

Mary Jane, 477
Carper

Abraham, 329
Carr

Buena, 497
Carrico

James W., 244
Carson

A. C., 18
Carter, 18, 32
Frank, 18, 19
Jessie Suzanne, 33, 45
Pearl, 33
Carter

Susan D., 229
William, 136
Cartwright

Edna Bruce, 289
Jacob, 282
Peter, 532
Sarah, 279
William F., 282
William Harrison, 289
Casey

Rebecca Ann, 325
Catlitt

William, 239
Caudebec

Jacob. 346
Cavell

John Arthur, 25
Chambers

Sharon, 309
Chandler
F. B.. 397
Channing

Perlina May "IQt", 48
Cherry

Aaron, 369
Chestnut

Harrietta "Hattie", 301
N.B., 301
Chinn

Nancy, 471
William M., 502

Chrisman

Conrad, 239
Elizabeth, 239
Christian

Cynthia Loraine, 101
Matthew Arthur, 137
Melvin, 137
Christler

John Jacob. 257
Maria Barbara, 257, 318
Chronister

Sarah L., 410
Church

Mary E., 396
Clampet

Mary, 234
Clark

Barbara Jean Laura, 502,
504

Bryon, 502
Denise, 502
Dolores Mae, 502
Donald Martin, 502
Donald Wayne, 502
Donna E5rvone, 502
Isabella, 231
James Delford, 502
Kathy, 502
Lewis Daton, 501
Margaret Mabel, 502
hfichale C., 502
Patrick H., 502
Ra5miond Lewis. 502
Ruth Ann. 502
Tempa, 206
Clarke

Brian Lee, 55, 61
Carol Canterbury, 15. 45,
55

John Frederick "Gates". 45,
55

John Frederick Gates
"Jack", 45

Linda, wife. Gates, 61
Matthew Bruce, 61
Robert Wilson, 45
Suzanne Pearle, 61
Valerie Anne, 55
Clasen

Lucia. 454
Stephan. 454
Phineas, 155
Classen

Petri, 455

Clause van Schoonhaven
Jean-Margrietje. 346
Clausen

EHsabetha, 455
Clay

Temperance, 149, 150
Claypool

Edward Evert, 189

WiUiam. 189
Clayton

Sophia/Sylvia. 369
Cleaver

Hannah. 360
William. 360
Cleveland
Asa. 180
Harriet, 180
Cline

Altha. wife, Larry "Lee",
117

Ai'thur Terrill. 116, 118
AsaM., 115. 117
Benjamin H.. 116
Bertie M.. 117
Daisy C., 117. 118
Dorothy B.. 118
Eliza J.. 117
Essie May. 116
Homer J., 118
Ina Mae. 136
John M., 115
John Newton, 115, 116
Larry "Lee" P., 116. 117
Lawrence, 118
Louise. 118
Margaret Ann. 115
Maria J.. 115. 116
Mary E.. 118
Mary Jane. 574
Newton C., 118
Ninian O.. 116
Noah W.. 117
Paul. 118
Robert. 118
Thomas "Judy", 116
William A.. 117
William F., 115
William S., 115
Wilson S,, 574
Clinkenbeai’d
Eleanor, 244
Isaac. 240
John. 246

William, 241, 242, 243. 244,
245

Cochran

Janet Lee. 421
Loren. 36
Coffman

Abraham, 532
Susannah, 532

Coil

Mrs. Phoebe. 377
Collins

Bob. 217
Carol. 216
Danny. 217
David, 217
Gerald E.. 284. 462
Howard William, 210

586

INDEX

Jim, 216

John Earl, 210, 217
Joy, 217
Laura, 217
Lucy Jane, 210, 216
Margaret Elizabeth, 210,
216

Marsha, 217
Mary, 216
Norma, 217
Stella NatheUe, 210
Stephen, 217
Tammy, 217

Theodore Richard, 210, 217
William Howard, 210, 216

Colt

Marietta, 402
ColviU

Jeannie Hays, 229
Condat

George W., 436
Conrad

Catherine, 13
Fred C., 13, 26
Gretchen Willa, 26
John "Fitch", 13
Margaret Marie, 26
Ralph Burdette, 26
Ransom Bartlett, 13
Sarah "Emma", 13
Vivian Inez, 26
Consenza

Regan Frank, 308
Constant

Abigail, 243
Ann, 246

Benjamin (1807-1855), 245
Eleanor, 245
Elizabeth, 460
Elizabeth (b.l733), 247
Elizabeth (d.l785), 241, 243
Elizabeth (1791-1768), 244
Henry, 241, 243
Hester, 239

Hester (1796-1860), 244
Hester Malinda, 246
Isaac, 238
Isaac (b.l755), 243
Isaac (1789-1854), 243
Isaac (1794-1865), 244
Jacob, 238

Jacob (1765-1828), 244
Jacob (1787-1813), 243
Jacob (1805-1884), 245
Jane, 238, 244
John, 242, 245, 247
John (1725-1810), 237, 238,
247, 461

John (1725-1810), 238, 239
John (1750-1788), 242, 240
John (1781-1835), 243
John (b.l789), 246

John C., 244
John, Jr., 241, 245
Jonathan C., 245
Margaret (b.l722), 247
Margaret (1811-1847), 245
Martha, 237, 243. 284,
464, 556
Mary, 243
Mary E., 244
Nelson, 245
Ruth, 245
Sarah, 246

Sarah (1799-1891), 244
Suzanne, 247
Thomas (1777-1840), 243
William, 237, 238
William (b.l727), 247
William (1762-1787), 244
William (b.l792), 244
Conyers

Isaac Newton, 359
Leatha, 368
Margaret, 378
Mary, 150
Samuel, 359. 368
Sarah, 150
Cook

Benjamin, 89
Benjamin Churchill
"Snooks", 93
Benjamin Harrison, 89
Christy, 93

Edward Harrison, 89, 94
Jean, 89, 93
Kent, 93
Kim, 93
Linda, 93
Louise, 89, 93
Mahlon Francis, 216
Nancy Ruth, 94
Nancy, wife, Edward
Harrison, 94
Phoebe, 89, 94
Coppers

Henry Larkin. 436
Corbett

Alexander Burr, 437
Edward Burr, 437
Corbin

Mildred, 377
Corder

Mahala, 363
Cosby

Leota Harriet, 418
Council

Elizabeth E., 121
Flora J., 171
George W., 171
Lillie M., 117
William, 121
Courtwright
Elza, 80

Cox

Richard. 277. 337, 523
Sarah. 339
Thomas. 337. 339
Coyle

Mary Jane, 377
Crabill

Anna. 376
Ml-.. 156
Craig

Claude. 233
Crawford

Abigail V., 383
David O., 575
James. 8. 383
Jane E.. 292
Margaret, wife, WiUiam,
575

William. 8
William D,. 575
Craymore/Craemer
Mary, 146. 358
Creath

Jennie M., 151
Samuel, 151
Crems

Anna Mai-gai-etha, 331
Creymour

Mary. 355
Critchfield

Catherine, 377
Crocker

Lavinia, 245
Pemelia. 245
Crose

Jones, 394
Malinda Ellen, 394
Mai-y, 154. 362
Cruskshank
John. 185
Crutchfield
Julia. 436
Cuckmore

Jemima Sales, 375
Cuddeback

Eleanor "Lena". 346
Culpeper

Lord Thomas. 237
Cunningham
Edna B.. 576
Isaac. 325
Jessie M.. 576
John. 325
Thomas F.. 575
William 326
William III, 325
Winona "Winnie". 576
Curtis

Angie. 26

AuriUa Dunning, 394
Custer

Mai-y. 541

INDEX

587

Cutteract

Cornelius, 350
Cutwriglit
John, 536
Dailey

Mrs. Elizabeth, 25
Danes

Margaret Lane, 363
Darby

George M., 78
Dark

Joe, 245
Darley

E., 411
Darnell

David. 377
Ruth, 377
Darr

Mary, 155
Dart

Debra Dee, 103
David

Joseph E., 401
Davis

Caroline, 173
Catherine, 158
Martha, 154, 370
Mary Louise, 37
Rebecca, 161
Dawson

Abigail, 238
Abraham "Amy", 243
Frederick, 276
Isaac, 238
Jacob, 243
Samuel, 154

Samuel Ravenscroft, 362

Day

Ida M., 12
Deal

Cassie/Carrie F., 403
John, 420
Joshua James, 420
Mary C., 188
Dean

Abigail, 240
Amy, 243
Decker

Catrina, 353
Jacob, 346
Luke, 327
Deely

Eric Simon, 61
Kevin Thomas, 61
De Haven

Tillitha C., 151
de Hooges

Anneken, 343
Anthony, 343
Delaino

Nicholas, 219
Trina Marie, 219

De Long

Frank, 488
Demaris

William 238
DeMont
Jack. 56
Denney

Brandon Scott. 102
Jayden Aaron, 102
Lauren Scott, 98. 102
Lloyd Guy. 98
Lloyd Guy. Jr., 98
Dennison

James, 151
Denniston

Seerles, 346
Denny

Michael. 251
Denton

Annie M., 383
Elizabeth. 162
Margaret. 151
Mary E., 391
Melissa. 393
Derr

Eva Pauline. 486
de Wit

Blandina, 326
Diamond

Ludwig, 72
Dick

Donna Lee, 52
Dicken

Mrs. Jennie L., 396
Dieffenbach

Andreas. 255
Anna Catherine. 255
Anna Catharina, 265
Anna Dorothea, 260. 263
Anna Elizabetha. 260
Anna Maria. 255
Anna, wife, Johann Conrad.
257

Barbara Catherine, 255
Benjamin. 265
Catharina. 263
Catharina Margaretha. 62
David Ludwig. 255
Dorthea, 255
Elizabeth. 255
Georg Adam, 265
Jacob, 259

Johann Adam, 260, 262
Johann Bathasar, 255
Johann Conrad. 255, 257,
318

Johann Georg, 263, 265
Johann Heinrich. 255
Johann Jacob. 263
Johann Ludwig, 260
Johann Michael, 263, 265
Johann Peter. 263, 265

Johannes. 255
John Michael. 255
Magdalena. 263
Margaret Catherine, 255
Maria Elisabet. 265
Maria Elizabetha, 255, 318,
355. 531
Mai’tin. 255
Michael, 255
Nicholas, 255
Wiegand. 255
Wolfgang, 255
Wulf Heinrich, 255
Dillard

Cecil LaVerne. 34
Dillon

John T.. 394
Dinwiddie

Governor. 315
Dirth

Mr.. 12
Dixon

Ml-,, 122

Doane

Linda. 99
Donnalson

Patrick, 245
Dops

Sarah. 154, 370
Douglas

Elizabeth. 151
Margaret Angelina, 392
Douglass

John. 245
Doyle

George. 246
PoUy. 246
Draker

Susanne, 86
Drew

Frances Vii-ginia. 487
Dufer

Emily, 400
Duffy

Ada. 412
E., 412
Elmer. 412
Maude. 412
Nelly. 412
Duncan

Captain James, 245
John/James. 246
Dun gan

Margaret. 377
Durbin

John. 251
Durfee

Ml-,, 490

Durham

David. 251
Miss, 251

588

INDEX

Durr

Emily, 24
Dyer

Ab rail am, 268, 269
Alan Lee, 102
Alyson Amber, 102
Amber Ellizabetb, 102
Amberly Elizabeth, 104
Andrew Campbell, 268
Elizabeth "Betsy", 270
Elizabeth, wife, James, 268
Elizabeth, wife, John I, 272
Isaac, 268, 270
Israel, 268, 270
Jacob, 268, 270, 573
James, 268, 270
James Richard, 104
John I, 272
John II, 268, 272, 566
John III, 268,269, 270, 278
Lewis, 573
Madison, 573

Margaret "Peggy", 268, 566
Mary Ann, 268, 270
Mary, wife, John III, 269
Melinda, 573
MoUy, 268, 270
Rachel, 268, 270
Rachel, wife, John II, 268,
566

Rebecca, 268, 270
Sarah, 268, 270
Selah, 268
Seleah, 270
Susannah, 269
Earhart

John, 270
Nancy, 270
Earle

Scott, 45
Easton

M. E., 68
Eberle

Karen, 113
Eckhart

Marion Violet, 97
Edes

Thomas. 237
Edgerton

Ann. 340, 523
Joseph. 339
Thomas, 338, 339
William, 340
Edminston

Susanna, 243
Edmonson

Margery, 243
Edwards

Shirley Phyllis, 418
Eisele

Cynthia Rose, 94, 99
George "Glen", 94

Helen Patrice, 94
Peter. 94
Elder

Mary, 245
Eldridge

Ann, 170
Henry. 170
Elgin

Alexander, 290
Caroline, 281
Perry, 29 1
Sarah. 291
Elliott

Andrew, 279
Andrew Scott, 310
Carrie Alice. 310
Barbara Jane, 308
Charles Glenn, 307
Clyde Pavd, 306
Deidre Lynn. 309, 311
Elizabeth, 277, 278, 281,
285

Hester "Hetty", 277, 281,
283

Hezeldah, 276
Hugh, 279
Jacob, 279. 280
James Paul. 307, 308
Jane, 281. 282
Katelyn Young, 311
Kevin Donald, 310
Marcie Young ", 311
Mary Elizabeth. 13, 278
Matilda, 277, 281, 289
Nancy, 281. 285
Paula Jean, 308
Samuel E., 276, 525
Sandra Ann "Sandy". 309.
311

Sarah, 281
Shawn Taylor, 311
Susan Faye, 308
Thomas. 279
William Duayne, 307
William Duayne, (b. 1924),
309

William Duayne (b. 1948).
309. 310

Ellis

Mary, 176

Mrs. Frances Gaines. 460
EUingwood

Mark Foster, 502
Elliott

Mary Elizabeth. 568
Samuel E., 335. 568
Elmendorp

Conrad C., 353
Elmore

Louisa. 163
Emerson

Margai-et. 497

Ralph Waldo. 295
En^and

Asa Francis. 142. 143
Clara. 129
Dale E.. 132
Dan, 132
David- 76. 142
Ethel. 143
Florence May, 143
Frances. 132
Frank. 143
George. 143

Henry Harrison, 129, 131
Lucy. 115
Lyle, 132
Margai’et A.. 76
Mary. 142, 143
Mary "PoUy" Jane, 108, 140
Mary, wife, William I.. 143
MUdred. 131
Nellie. 143
Nellie M.. 131
SaUy, 142
Stephen, 142
WilHam I.. 142, 143
William Price, 131
Engle

Abner. 189
Abner P., 167. 189
Catherine Ann, 167, 187
Charles L.. 188
Edward A.. 188
Elizabeth. 167, 188, 189
Florence. 188
Harmon W., 188
Harriet I., 167
Henry S.. 188
Isaac. 167
James H.. 167
Jerome. 186
Job. 186

John T., 167. 186. 200
Josephine, 200
Leonard A.. 167
Lewis Frederick W.. 188
Mar-tin Alonzo. 167
Michael. 189
Milem Michael. 167, 188
Minor Milem. 188
Nellie. 189
Pearl, 189
William, 166
William S., 167, 187
Ennis

Mar'garet Elizabeth, 560
Mary, 561
Mary "PoUy", 560
Sarah M.. 396
Enoch

Henry, 237
Erckenbrack

Carol Francis. 310

INDEX

589

EstiU

Isaac, 155
Evans

Bonnie, 91, 96
Celia Susan, 91, 97
Cliarles Orrin, 87, 91
Charles Wesley, 83
Chloe, 91, 96
Coralee, 87
Craig Jonathan, 96
Elizabeth Anne, 87
Eric Anthony, 96
John Charles, 91, 96
John Kidder. 87
John Wesley, 82
Leah Virginia, 82
Leland, 82
Lester Eugene, 83
Lloyd Everett, 83
Lorraine, 87. 91
Luther Earl, 82, 87
Maggie Emily, 82
Marlena Marie, 96
Nellie Shelton, 82
Reed Little, 91, 96
Ruth Jeanette, 83
Sarah, 337
Thomas Whiting, 87
Ever

Joanna, 50
Everest

Chester, 28
Everett

Samuel, 251
Ewald

Janice "Jan", 501
Ewing

Margaret Ann. 143
Fairfax

Ann, 237
Dennis, 268, 269
George, 314
Lord, 314
William, 237
Farlow

Corinne, 300
Farnsworth

Benjamin, 310
Charles A., 302
Christopher, 310
Elizabeth, 308, 310
Frank G., 291
Grace, 291
Hannah, 310
Jeremy, 310
John, 291, 301
Julius O., 302
Larry Allen, 305
Lawrence, 302
Levi. 291
Lila, 305, 308
Margaret, 308, 310

Mark. 308

Monte Kenneth. 302. 305
Paul. 305, 308
Robert L., 301
Russell. 308. 310
Stephen. 305

Feg

Elizabeth Magdalena. 152
Fellows

Phoebe. 337. 339
Feltner

Helen Margaret, 212
John Conrad, 212
Ferguson

John. 269
Ferrell

N. P., 10
Fickle

Isaac, 234
Fields

James, 238
Mahala Ann. 370
Sarah. 238
Figueroa

Mrs. L5nin. 307
Finney

Augustus B.. 484
Finsterbushe
Mr., 12
Fisher

George, 326. 330
Mr., 376

Fisk

Esther Elizabeth, 128
John Moore. 109. 128
Lucinda. 109
Flanders

Daniel Jacob, 484, 494
Hulda Viola, 484, 494
Jacob, 482

Martha Pearl. 484, 496
Mary, 484, 495
Matilda Hilleary. 484. 495
Nellie Alice, 495
Samuel Abbott, 482
Sarah Alice, 484
Flarry

Harry, 491
Flyer

Billie. 88
Brian, 61
Joshua Ian, 61
Nicole Leah, 61
Fl3ain

Billie. 88
Foeller

Mr.. 304
Forgneran

Mrs. Rhoda, 370
Forker

Francis Robert "Fritz", 44
Madison Rose. 61

Maiilyn Hazel. 55
Mai’k Conrad. 55
Robert Emmett. 44, 55
Thomas Robert. 55, 61
Forkner

Sai’ah J.. 154. 370
Forquam

Elizabeth, 370
Foster

Mildi-eth, 536
Robert Amis. 219
Robert Stater. 219
Fowler

Ruth Ellen. 57

Fox

Elw}^! "Elmer", 488
Stacy, 60
Freeman

Kathleen Elizabeth, 421
Freer

Mary. 350
Friedley

Henry. 270
Frost

Martha. 188
Fulghum

Anthony, 523
Maude Aurine. 215
Michael. 523. 524
Fulkerson

Abram. 231
Frederick. 229
James. 231
Mary "Polly". 231
Thomas, 229. 231
Fuller

Abigail "Abbie" Tabitha. 10
Clarissa Ann. 404
Joseph C., 10
Funderburg

Norma. 489
Funk

Adam. 360. 368
Benjamin Sidney, 161
Isaac/Jacob. 360
Margaret, 368
Fuqua

Asa "Monroe", 78
Bert. 78
Carl. 85

Carrie L.. wife Clyde E.. 88
Clai'ence. 85
Cletus. 78
Clyde E., 85. 88
Edward William. 78. 84
Elizabeth S., wife of John
W.. 84
Elvira. 78
Frank. 78
Hai'ry. 85
Helen. 85
Henry. 78, 84

590

INDEX

Hugh, 84

Hugh "TOlsou", 77
John, 78
John E.. 84
John W., 84
May, wife of Henry, 84
Monroe A., 84
Olive, 84
Oliver, 78
Oliver C., 84
Ora, 78
Paul D., 89
Pearl Myrtle, 84, 88
Ruth "Anna", 78
Sadie N., 84
Waldo, 85
William W., 84
Wilson J., 84
Gable

Dora E., 402
Gagnon

Carol, 92, 98
Jimmy 92
Leroy Alfred, 88
Mildred Alphonsine, 88, 92
Oliver Henry, 88, 92
Orville Edward, 88, 92
Orville Henry, 88
Stella Ovillen, 88
Twyla. 92, 98
Garard

Richard Stephen, 212
Garrett

John, 251

Mildred "Millie", 84
Mr., 251
Garrison

J. G., 209
Mr., 137
Gates

Ida Charlotte, 45

Gay

Charles. 512
Edmond, 512
Henry, 512

Jane, widow of Henry, 512
John, 512
Jonathan. 512
Mary, 512
Thomas, 512
William, 512
Gentry

Mr., 361
George

Gerald, 56
Gepford

Anna Margaret, 397
TOUiam M., 378
Gest

Nathan Howell, 562
Reuben, 562

Giauque

Lindsey, 419
Gibbs

Bessie, 202
Carl. 201

Charles. 177, 201, 202
Cora. 201
Franklin, 201. 212
Frederick. 202
John. 177
Laura, 177
Lavina, 177
Leota, 202
Nora, 201
Ruth, 212

Spencer (b. 1825), 176
Spencer (b.c. 1882), 201
Stephen. 176
Tobias. 201. 212
William L., 212
William R.. 177
Giesick

Traci Ann, 103
Gilbert

Danielle Ranee, 422
Jonathan Michael, 422
Richard Thomas. 422
Gilbreath

Marie Annette. 91. 96
Giles

Christian. 449

Gill

Myrtle E.. 199, 211
Giireath

Hoyle, 21
Ginn

Eliza A., 388
Mary C., 388
Montgomery, 388
Gish

KorkyLee, 100
Glassford

Lisa Inez. 420
Glassock

UnaE.. 117
Goff

Edward Harvey, 198
Elijah Henry. 171
John William. 198
Leslie Edward. 199
Lillie Evalina, 199, 210
Goley

Mr.. 418
Gooch

Georgiana "Georgie", 24
Goodson

Blane, 204, 413
Louis J., 204, 413
Mabel, 204. 413
Gosley

Eliza. 363

Gossett

Thurman Allen. 86
Graf

Robert E.. Jr., 207
Grafe

Marc, 48
Max Herman. 49
Graff

Glenn, 414
Robert E.. 213
Robert W.. 213
Grafton

Ann. 251
Aquila. 252
Cassandra. 252
Christian. 250
Daniel. 252
Mai*garet. 252
Mai’garet. wife of William.
249

Mai’y, 251

Nathaniel, 252

Phoebe, wife. William. 251

Priscilla. 252

Samuel. 252

Sarah, wife. William 251
Susannah, 247. 250
William. 249, 251. 252
Gragg

Garrett Logan. 59
Raymon Dahl. 59
Raymon Emmett. 59
Graham

Harry Lincoln, 164
John. 151
Mary, 151
Mary M., 389
Sandy O.. 164
Washington, 151
Grant

Brian M., 134
Donald R., 129
Edwin, 130

EUis Sigmond. 124. 130
Florence E., 124. 130
Floy C., 125
Grace D., 125. 134
Harry England. 130
James. 123. 125
John "Earl", 125. 133
John E.. 125
John Wendall. 134
Jxilia A.. 165
Leland Perry. 129
Leslie Oliver, 125
Lorraine A.. 129
Malcolm, 134
Maria "Pearl". 125. 131
MaryM.. 125
Mildred A. "Millie" 125.
132

Nellie C., 125

INDEX

591

Oliver Perry, 124, 129
Sidney E., 124
Vernon Canterbury, 124
William Robert, 123, 124,
129

Wilma V., 130
Grattidge

Barbara Ann. 499
Betty Lou, 499
John, 499
Nola Janice, 499
Graves

Joseph, 269
Mary, 121
Gray

Evelyn, 229
Joseph F., 13
Green

Moses, 269
Mr., 251
Greene

Mabel Irene, 129
Greenfield

Benjamin, 377
Griffin

Clara Elizabeth, 415
Girimsly

Nelson, 174
Gross

Catharina, 451
Gruber

Allen, 98
Haag

Barbara, 264
Christian, 264
Conrad, 264
Elizabeth, 264
George, 264
Jacob, 264
John, 264
Magdalena, 264
hfichaei, 264
Nicolaus, 264
Haas

Hannah, 538
Henry, 538
Haden

Elizabeth J.. 178
Sarah, 176
Hager

Hans Heinrich, 351

HaU

Fidelia, 67
Hannah, 536
Marietta, 400
Halstead

Alabartus Schriver, 155
Catherine, 155
Elliott, 155
Hannah, 155
Halverson

Michelle, 61

Hamil

Lawrence, 408
Marie. 408
Hamilton

Eliza Ann, 487
Mr.. 122
Hammons

Arthur, 219
Hand

John. 154, 362
Handzlik

Craig Evan, 51
Grant Lawrence. 51
Jan, 51
Hanley

Sarah, 460
Hanna

Anna, wife, John W., 495
Grace, 495
John W.. 495
Hansen

Josephine, 419
Hanson

Elizabeth, 157
Harder

Jacob "Jake", 60
Richard, 60

Samuel "Sam" Miesen, 60
Hardenbergh
Trjml^e, 350
Hardisty

Clem Loren, 208, 214
Elwin P., 208, 215
Gene, 214
Janice, 215
Lois. 214
Loren, 215
Loren Oscar, 208
Harness

Adam, 326, 328
Adam (1762-1829), 325
Adam(b. 1780), 329
Arthur. 329
Barbai'a Rebecca, 327
Catherine, 327
Catherine (b. 1766), 328
Conrad (1811-1898). 330
Coonrad, 324, 326
Dorothy, 329
Dorothy "Dolly", 153, 330
355, 533

Dorothy A. (b.l779), 328
Elizabeth, 326, 327, 330
Elizabeth (b. 1770), 329
EHzabeth , (b. 1772), 328
Elizabeth (b. 1779), 325
Eunice, 326, 330
Eunice (1803-1880), 330
George, 329
George (b. 1759), 325
George W.. 329
Hannah (b. 1783). 325

Isaac (b. 1764). 327
Jacob, 325. 330
Jacob (1785-1840). 329
Jacob (b. 1786). 328
Jemima, 325
Johann Michael Ernest.

318. 332. 355, 531
John, 324. 353
John (1768-1804). 325
John (1769-1818). 329
Joseph (1770-1821). 325
Joseph (1793-1881). 328
Leonard, 327
Margaret (b. 1774), 329
Margaretha Katherine

"Grate", 155. 330. 357.
363. 531
Martha. 330
Mai-y. 330
Mary Ann. 326. 330
Michael, 326
Michael (b, 1761). 327
Michael (b. 1783). 329
Pai'melia. 329
Peter. 329. 531
Peter (b. 1772), 329
Polly. 328

Rachel (1760-1763). 328
Rebecca (b. 1766). 325
Sally. 328
Sai-ah, 326. 330
Sarah (b. 1763). 327
Sarah (b. 1776). 329
Sarah V. (1783-1845), 325
Solomon. 325
Susannah (b. 1776). 329
Harrass

Delilah. 270. 573
Harrell

James. 527
Priscilla. 527
Ruth. 92
Harris

David, 311
Gordon, 311
Michael, 311
Harrison

Andrew. 368
Emily Morgan. 9
Mai’tha Ellen, 437
Ward, 175
William, 368
Hart

John. 245
Hartzell

Bai'bai'a "Jean". 38, 51
Bradley John , 5 1
Brenda Ljmn. 38, 51
IraS., 38

Janet Louise. 38. 51
Matthew Theodore. 51
Theodore Terrance. 38. 50

592

INDEX

Harvey

Elizabeth, 337
MLchael, 337
Hash

Elvina, 246
Haskell

Mary Loizette, 410
Hasldll

John, 167
Hastings
Ann, 337
Easter, 277, 337
Joseph, 337

Joshua, 335, 337, 338, 523
Mary, 337

Sarah, 276, 335, 337, 523
William, 337
Hatcher

Elven, 361
Hatfield

Harriet "Hattie", 443
Roderick, 443
Hatler

Bobbie C., 421
Brett Adam, 42 1
Brian Keith, 421
Bruce Dwight, 421
Marlayne Leigh, 421
Hauch

Georg Bleichardt, 263
Johannes, 263
Haughey

Bruce, 93
Hauser

George, 175, 200
James, 200
Hawkins

Eliza Ballard, 185
Hayes

Mr,, 335
Hays

C. L., 12
Mary Craig, 229
Hayse

Sarah, 518
Hazelwood

Arthur, 207
Flossie Marie, 208, 214
Roy Donald, 208
WilHam, 214

William Franklin, 208, 213
Head

Mildred Ruby, 87
Heath

Rachel Catherine, 327
Heffin

Andrew, 382
Heizer

Frank, 289, 300
Frederick K., 286
Henry Page, 289
John Henry, 300

Paul. 300, 304
Verna, wife of Paul. 304
Helistern

George. 404
Maude Theresa, 404
Hebn

Jacob, 351
Leonard, 351
Margaretha, 351
Margrita. 350
Michael. 351
Peter, 350
Peter (b. 1700), 351
Simon. 351
Helmich

Joel, 362
Heltemes

Mary Jo, 504
Henderson

Jane Elizabeth. 162
Hendrickson

Mary A., 407
Henebrey

Sarah Ann. 21
William 21
Henninger

Carrie. 486
Henston/Heuson
Tabitha, 340
Herman

Gerald Robert, 47
Hermes

Georgii, 454
Herner

Anna Margaretha, 331
Johann Conrad Ludwig
Ernst. 331
Mattheus. 331
Hezmal

Dave, 214
Hickey

Jacqueline E.. 502
Hicks

James, 368
James Franklin. 208
Louise May, 208
Lucille Frances, 208. 214
Ruth Jeanette. 208. 214
Virgil Franklin. 208
Hide

Martha. 378
Hiett

Harold C., 183, 399
Higgins

Margaret, 76. 142
Hilleary

Alexander, 8. 474
Alexander R.. 486
Charlotte. 475
Clara Huhn, 476. 487
Eliza Jane, 475
Elizabeth "Lizzie". 475. 484

Frances "Fannie" V,. 476

Francis, 474

HeUen, 487

Ida "Emma", 476

John J-, 475

Louella. 486

Louis F.. 487

Louis Napolean. 475. 487

Madge Frances, 486

Mai’tha Ann. 475, 482

Mary. 487

Mary Jane. 475, 485
Matilda. 475. 486
Maude Clara. 486
Sarah, 487
Sarah Alice. 475
William Constant, 475. 486
Wyona. 486
Hindman

Mike, 504
Hinshaw

John. 337
Thomas. 337

Hite

John, 272
Just. 272
Hittle

Jacob. 480
Sarah Ann. 480
Hobbs

Lucille Emma. 97
Hoblet

Jane. 560
Hodgeons

Elizabeth. 234
Holiday

Jane, 535
Holland

Albert C.. 79, 85
Brenda Kay. 95
Charles T.. 79
Charles William 90, 95
Clarissa, 282
Elaine Elizabeth. 90, 94
Florence, 86. 89
Harriet, 282

Jane M., wife. Oscar. 292
Joshua. 282

Joshua "Oscar". 282. 292
Kathleen Ann. 90. 95
Lmie E.. 292
Marion. 86. 89
Mary Ellen , 216
Mr,, 515
Oscar* J.. 281
Ruth. 86. 89
Sarah. 246. 291
Tarina Ann. 95
Travis Campbell. 95
Turner. 78

William Campbell, 86. 90

INDEX

593

William Henry "Harrison",
78

Holstein

Mr., 480
Hoogteeling

Conrad Matliys, 353
Jacob, 353
Johannes, Jr., 353
Zara. 347, 353
Hood

Lucas, 461
Major, 241, 242
Major Andrew, 240
Sarah, 238
Hooper

Archibald, 285
Hoornbeeck

Warnaar van, 343
Hoosey

Judith, 347
Hope

Bobby Leland, 504
Brittany Jean, 504
Carol! Louise, 504
Christian, 270
Emily, 270
Katie Lynn, 504
Kristi Marie, 504
Lewis Leland, 504
Lindsey Ann, 504
Nathan Alan, 504
Richard Alan, 504
Hopkins

Sarah, 394
Horn

P. C., 174
Hornback

Abbie Fern, 403
Abe (b. 1833), 376
Abel, 392

Abel Powell, 375, 391
Abigail, 387

Abigail "Abby", 386, 403
Abraham, 3, 210, 369, 377,
378, 397, 534
Abraham "Abe", 386, 403
Abraham (b. 1732), 349
Abraham (b. 1756), 355
Abraham (b. 1758), 360
Abraham (b. 1761), 359, 363
Abraham (b. 1802), 363
Abraham (b. 1826), 373
Abraham (b. 1830), 363
Abraham (b. 1832), 373
Absolom, 377
Ada, 412

Adam, 356, 361, 368, 377
Addie Mae, 406
Alexander, 377
Alvia, 411
Alvin, 373

Alvin Miller. 375, 393

Andrew, 373, 397
Andrew Trumbo "Andy".

366, 375
Annaatjen, 349
AquiQa P., 370
Arminda B., 397
Artemisia "Artie", 373, 388
Arthur V.. 393
Barbara, 153, 370, 415
Barbara Sue. 360, 369
Benjamin, 349, 354. 357
Bernita, 409
Bertha D., 393
Bertie R., 396
Carrie Effie. 387. 405
Charles, 392, 396
Charles A., 387, 406
Charles H., 393
Charlie, 406
Christie. 370
Cinthia A., 373
Clarence Oscar. 386, 404
Clarris, 367
Curtis, 368, 376
Cyrus. 157, 369
Daniel. 349. 354, 356. 361
David Bell. 395, 410
David J. J.. 378. 396
Dolly. 361, 363
Dora. 396, 412
Doris, 411
Dorothy, 368, 373
Dorothy "Dolly". 366. 371
Dorothy P. "Dolly". 375, 391
Earl. 412
Edward, 386, 396
Eleanor "Lena", 350
Elisabeth. 349
Elisabeth, wife, Jacob. 378
EHza. 366
Eliza A., 379
Elizabeth, 356. 360. 361,

363, 366, 370, 386
Elizabeth "Betsy", 373, 381
Elizabeth Nancy, 377
Elizabeth, wife, Isaac, 349
Ellen. 397
Elliott Darnell. 377
Ellis McGilvra. 386
Elmer Preston, 386, 404
Emma, 391, 397
Ethel, 406
Florence, 406
Francis Titus, 377
Frederick D.. 393, 409
George, 359, 368. 376, 377
Girthie. 393
Harmonas, 156
Harry "Walter", 410
Helen. 210. 403
Henry E., 386
Hiram, 378, 395

Hii-am Powell. 375
Hubert, 411
Ida. 392
Ida M.. 397

Isaac. 349, 359. 368. 369.

377. 378
Isaac C.. 378
Ishmael. 369
Jacob. 360. 368, 369. 378,
396

Jacob L.. 378, 396
James. 355. 360. 363. 370
James "Harve". 393. 409
James A.. 392
James B.. 373
James H.. 368, 410
James Henry. 375. 393
Jane. 373

Jefro "Jesse", 366. 373
Jemima. 361
Jeptha. 368, 376
Jeremiah, 363
Jesse. 375

John. 157. 369. 375. 386.
533

John (b, 1760). 359. 363
John (b. 1770). 357
John (b- 1794), 363
John (b, 1798), 366. 372
John (b. 1808), 361
John (b. 1866). 396, 411
John A.. 387. 406
John FrankUn. 397
John H,, 402
John T.. 363

John W.. 377. 378. 379. 394.
410

Jonathan. 349, 357
Joseph. 367
Joseph Henry, 391
Kassie. 369
Kenneth. 415
Leatha Ann. 378
Lee. 406
Lester, 411
Lethe J.. 378
Lillie B.. 396, 411
Lilbe M.. 81
Louann, 379. 397
Lucy Jane, 375. 392
Lula, 392
Lydia, 368
Lyle. 404
Mabel. 406
Magdalene, 355
Magdalene, wife, Daniel,
355

Mahala J., 392
Malinda, 363
Mai’garet, 153. 355. 357.
361.376,397,405,415

594

INDEX

Margaret "Peggy", 3, 7, 66,
75, 107, 115, 121, 140,
142, 360

Margaret E., 378
Marion, 363
Martha, 363

Martha Ann, 374, 377, 390
Martha E. "Patsy", 366,

374

Martha M., 378
Mary, 378, 394
Mary "Polly", 359, 361, 373,
381

Mary Ann, 377

Mary E., 387

Mary Elizabeth "MoUy",

386, 402

Mary Elizabeth "PoUy”, 366,
374

Mary Jane, 374, 377
Mary Lyle, 412
Maude, 396

Mary, wife, Daniel, 354
Melinda I., 392
Melinda I., wife, Andrew,
373

Melvin E., 396
Michael, 352, 360, 367, 370
Michael "Professor", 359,

366

Milam "Sebastian", 375

Milem "Sebastian", 392

Mina, 389

Miranda, 368

Monassa, 378

Nancy, 363, 368, 378, 397

Nancy J., 378

Nelson, 377

Nina, 392

ParmeHa, 376

Paul Rise, 412

Phyllis Kathleen, 418, 420

Polly, wife, George, 359

Raymond, 410, 411

Rebecca, 373, 377, 383, 386

Richard "Dirk", 349

Richard Lee, 415

Richard Owen, 418

Richard W.(Walter)

Harry, 393
Robert, 373, 384, 402
Robert HeUstern, 405, 414
Robert Henry, 415, 418
Robinson, 368
Sabina, 361
Samuel, 153, 330, 349,

355, 361, 411, 532,

533

Samuel C., 378, 397
Samuel Conyers, 369,

378

Samuel Harve, 410

Samuel M., 375
Samuel Thomas. 386, 402
Samuel V., 397
Sarah, 157, 361, 363, 369,
377, 395, 397, 411
Sarah "SaUy" Bracken,

373, 382
Sarah E., 373
Simon, 147, 153, 156. 352.

368, 369, 395, 534
Simon (b. 1735), 358
Simon {b. 1777), 360, 369
Simon (b. 1797), 376
Simon (b. 1798), 363
Simon (b. 1801), 378
Simon (b. 1819), 363
Solomon, 156, 354
Stephanie Ann, 418, 420
Susan, 378

Susannah "Sussey". 359
Taylor, 376
Thomas, 376
Thomas H., 395, 411
Tillitha, 366, 375
Tillitha Cuma, 373, 388
Vina, 396
Waldo E., 410
Walter, 412
Walter J.. 403
Wesley, 396. 412
Willard L., 411
William, 361, 363. 377, 392,
397

William Harvey, 36 1
William Henry "Biliie", 373.
387

Hornbeck

Anna, 347
Anthony, 352
Antoni, 346
Elisa, 350

Evaatje "Eva". 346. 347
Evert "Ebert", 346
Gideon, 350

Jacobus "James". 346. 350
James. 352
Joel, 350

Johannes. 330, 346, 347,

348

Joost, 346. 347
Judike. 347
Lauwrence. 350
Lea, 346
Lodewyck. 346
Margrita, 352
Maria, 350

Mariet}e "Maria". 346
Marret^en, 346, 353
Matheus, 350
Mathys, 346
Rachel, 346
Sara, 346

Thobyas, 346. 350
Wai'naar. 350
Wilhelmus. 347
Hough

Christina Kathleen. 95
Steven David. 95
Thomas Alan, 95
Houser

George W., 378
Houston

Bryan. 216
Howard

Mrs. Fannie. 246
HoweU

Sarah "Sai'y", 562
Huffman

James H.. 164
Hughes

Armindy, 167
Emily. 167
Hugh D.. 167
James Leonard. 167
John, 167
Kathleen, 167
Louisa. 167
Lucinda. 167
Maggie Lou, 70
Minnie A., 33. 34
William J., 33

Hull

Henry, 325
Hunt

Alan Carl. 418
Allen A.. 409
Hai*old Carl. 409. 418
LucilLe H.. 203
Hunter

Daniel F.. 495
Frank. 495
Mdo F.. 495
Hurless

Betty. 329
Hurst

William. 155
Hurt

Maria. 80
Hutton

Jacob. 329
Hyde

Mai'shaJl. 87
Iman

Daniel, 149
Ingraham

Paxil David. 421
Robert Philip. 421
Inskeep

Hannah, 325
Irwin

John. 238
Jaax

Catharina. 449, 454
Joannis, 454

INDEX

595

Jackson

Anne Eliza, 13
Belle M., 396
Emma J., 12
Henry Newton, 12
Jeffrey Brian, 53
John Arthur, 53
John F., 12, 25
Lucinda J., 12
Mae, 12
MaryE., 12,25
Roy, 25

Talinda A., 12, 25
Thomas, 459
WiUiam, 238, 459, 461
Jacobs

Clara, 452
Eva, 453, 455
Gertrudis, 452
Gertrudis, wife, Nicolaus,
455

Joannes, 452
Joannetta, 452
Margaretha, 447, 452
Maria, 452, 455
Maria Catharina, 452
Maria M., wife, Stephanus,
455

Maria, wife, Petrus, 452
Mr., 178

Nicolaus, 452, 455
Petrus, 452, 455
Stephanus, 449, 452, 455
Jacobson
Don, 99
Scott Eric, 99
Jamison

Margaret Elizabeth
"Libbie", 300
William 0., 300
Jemison

Dana Lucile, 53
Danys LeGene, 52
Irwin Ellsworth. 52
Jennison

Hetty, 182, 414
Jewett

Nancy, 562
Johan

Anna Maria, 444, 447
Catharina, 446, 447, 450
Gertrudis, 450
Joannes, 446, 450
Mathias, 447
Nicolaus, 446, 450, 454
Petrus. 446, 450
Johnson

Charles, 12
EHza, 377
Henry Walfred, 403
Josiah, 244
Margaret, 378

Mary. 527
PoUy, 527
Johnston

Etta L.. 499
Jones

Charles. 116, 117
Charles Riley, 90
Charles Scott, 116
Frances. 116
Hazel. 117
Howard. 117
Matt. 527
Riley L. "Cad". 90
Thomas. 244
Judy

Elizabeth, 243
Jung

Anna Engel, 350
Dorothea Elisabetha. 331
Justen

Margaretha, 445
Kapp

Eva Maria Magdalena, 263,
265

Keele

George, 238
Keene

Elizabeth C., 171
Emma Laura, 80
Kelley

William S., 69
Kellogg

Aaron, 58

Christian Matthew. 49. 58
David Willard, 49, 58
Elise, 58
John, 49

John Layley, 49. 58
Jonathan. 58
Karise Marie, 49. 58
Katheiine. 58
Leilani. 58
Marion. 59
Naomi, 58
Olivia, 58
Stephen, 49, 59
Victoria, 58
Kelly

Caroline. 58
Ruth, 59

Thomas Alexander. 243
Kemper

Marie, 29, 433
Kesler

Leigh Ann, 95, 100
Melanie Elizabeth. 95
Wayne. 95
Keyser

(Elisabetha) Barbara, 331
Anna Margaretha. 331
Bernhard "Barend". 331
Christina Keyser. 331

Elisabetha Keyser. 331
Johann Georg, 331
Johann Michael. 331
Johannes. 331
Maria. 331
Maria Keyser. 331
Kilgore

Carl, 498
Mildred. 498
Mr., 498
Killion

AbelF,, 391
Amery K,. 383
Andi’ew H,, 391
Anna M., 400
Annie. 383
Arena Belle, 402
Ai’senith D., 382
Arthur. 402
Asa K.. 382

Catharine "Jennie", 383.

400

Catherine, 382
Charles E.. 391
Ella. 383

Hannah, wife, Samuel. 400
Harry. 402
Iona May, 400
Iota Clay. 400
James A., 391
James E., 382
John. 382
John A.. 383
Joseph. 391
Maiiah L., 383
Martha J., 383
Martha Jane. 391
Mary E.. 382, 400
Michael Richard. 382
Nancy E.. 387
Ora May. 402
Paul I.. 400
Perhna C,. 382
Rachel B., 393
Rebecca J.. 382
Robert H.. 383. 401
Samuel D.. 382, 400
Samuel David. 391
Thomas W.. 383. 402
Kincaid

Amanda. 204, 413
Andi’ew, 403
Charles Lee, 215
Donald Lee, 215. 218
Elizabeth J., 399
Hai'old James, 215
James Edward. 215. 218
Maiy Genevieve, 215, 218
Michael. 218
NeUie, 409
Samuel, 80
Sarah Anna. 210. 403

596

INDEX

King

Cora Mae, 497
William, 460
Kirchner

WilHam, 379
Klausen

Erikka, 126
Knakal

Greg, 59
Knoles

Margaret A., 391
Marrel, 382
Patsy, 177
Knowles

Levisa, 180
Knoyer

Ronald, 503
Knudler

Florence, 82
Kobel

Anna Maria, wife, Jacob,
262

Jacob, 262
Maria Sybilla, 262
Kommers

Adolph, 442
Maria Anna, 442
Kortright/Kortrecht
Henderick, 349
Yennicken, 354
Kras

Anthoni Krzysztos, 503
Hanna Olenka, 503
Krzysztof, 503
Kroeninger
Jacob, 263
Kuhlenbeck
Linda, 308
Krmkel

Helen, 215
Kuykendall
A.. 327

Pieternalla, 347
Lafferty

Eleanor, 246

Lair

Elizabeth, 538
Matthias, 538
Lakin

Matilda, 245
Lamb

Ima Kathrjm, 53
Lamberich

Bartholomaus, 451
Lambert

Tabitha, 527
Lambrich

Anna, 440

Elisabetha, 437, 445
Johann, 445
Lambrigs

Joannes, 451

Lamme

Clarissa "Clai’a". 285. 297
David, 285
Frank, 297

Gilbert "Sylvanus", 297
Mary E.. wife, William H..
297

Hester, 279
Mary Jane. 285, 292
Nathan. 284
Raymond. 297
William, 278, 283,461
William H., 285, 297
William J,. 297
Lamp rich

Anna, 451
Catharina, 447, 451
Engelbertus, 447, 451
Hubert, 445
Jacobus. 447, 451
Joannes, 445, 447, 451
Margaretha, 451
Maria, 445
Mathias. 447, 451
Nicolaus. 452
Petrus, 447. 451
Philippus. 451
Lamp rich t

Franciscus. 451
Lane

Tidence Willis, 163
Lang

Catharina. 452, 454
Gertrudis, wife. Jacobus,
454

Jacobus. 454
Joannes, 454
Margaretha, 450. 454
Maria, 454
Mathias, 448
Nicolaus, 454
Stephanus, 454
Langenbach

Brett Jerome, 50
John Harlow. 50
Marcene Elizabeth "Marcy".
50

Langstaff

Letitia. 494
Lanigan

Amy E., 491
Andrew, 491
Leonard L.. 491
Milo Me. 491
William Marshall. 491
Lanham

Elijah T., 245
Greenbury, 245
Larew

John. 238
Largent

John, 237

Randall. 246
Thomas. 246
Lai'son

Robert. 46
Latka

Jocelyn, 58
John, 58
LaughHn

Margai-et. 231
Lawrence

Frank. 93. 97
Henry. 511
Isabella. 511
Joane. 512
Mr.. 512
Robert. 512
Layley

John A. "Jack". 37
Mary Anne. 37. 49
Sandra Dianne, 37, 49
Leasonby

Elizabeth, 154
Thomas. 154
Leath

Chancy, 100
Doug, 100
Justin. 100

Lee

Cheryl, 308
Gen. Robert E.. 294
Leebrick

Edwin Abner, 476
Leehart

CarlR.. 20
Frederick, 18, 20
Waldron Ransom. 34
William E.. 20, 33. 34
Lehman

E. W.. 174
Leithead

Dennis Scott. 95
Leonard

Elizabeth L.. 300
Lervis

Annie. 229
Lewegud

Catharina. 263
Lewin

David. 59
Emily, 59
Fred, 58
Joseph. 59
Joshua. 59
Lewis

Ada May. 407. 416
Carrie Adrienne, 55, 61
Daniel , III. 562
Gregory Clarke. 55
John H.. 407
Robert Edward. 55
Stephanie Lisa. 55

INDEX

597

Lightfoot

Elizabetli, 225
Juditb, 184
Lillard

Benjamin, 225
Sarah "Sally", 225, 549
Lincoln

Abraham, 295, 465
Ronald Joseph, 47
Lister

Mary, 154, 371
Little

David, 377
Elsie, 91

John Chidester, 91
Livingston

Crystal Lee, 218
Locks

Jacob, 238
Logan

E. M., 413
Lombard

Charles M., 290
George, 290
Long

Beverly L5Tine, 218
D(en3o), 128
Emily Anna, 207
George, 207
Jack Ervin, 215
John H., 128
John Joseph, 215
Leslie Jean, 218
Lisa Annette, 96
Mary, 46
Renee Marie, 96
Roberta Beverly, 216, 219
Sarah. 360, 368
Scott Tkomas, 218
Tamara Lynette, 96
Thomas Ervin, 215, 218
Victor Henry, 91, 96
Louw

EUisabeth Pietersze, 350
Johanna, 351
Pieter, 350
Lovell

Glenn, 71
Hazel, 71
William A., 71
Lowry

Mr., 83
Lucia

Eric, 56
Ludlam
Ida, 203
Luers

Ashley, 47
Brian, 47
Jacob, 47
Matthew, 47

Lukins

John T,. 167
Lumis

Nell M.. 209
Lundquist

Carol. 210, 414
Mathias, 196, 414
Milem AUdre. 196, 210, 414
Lundstrom

Emma, 189
Lusk

Elizabeth, 228
Lutz

Grace Emma, 24
William Frederick. 24
Lynde

Grace, 307
Lyon

M5Ttle, 575
Lyons

James, 269
Mackelfish
Lucy, 376
Maddox

C, R., 480
Madison

Eugene, 291
Joan, 291
Madsen

Gail Firman. 87
Magill

Mary A., 156
Mallory

Nancy Dawson. 126
Malthy

Norma Jean. 218
Man gold
Mr., 130
Mann

Manvill, 36
Vivian, 36, 49
Mantle

Susannah, 151
Mappin

Elizabeth "Betsy" Bracken,
364, 372
James. 364

Sarah, wife. James. 364
Marshall

Rebecca. 337
Marbold

Anna A. H.. 188
Maret

Joe Helen, 205
Marsh

Jonathan, 150
Marshall

Charles J.. 25, 35
Cinda M., 25
Ethel. 35

Gertrude 0. "Gertie". 25
James. 269

John "Owen". 25
Leona Alice. 25. 35
Martelle

Grace. 487
Johanna. 487
John. 487

John Henri Bapton. 486
Mai’ti

Debra Irene, 59
Gerald W. "Jerry". 49
John David. 49
Martin

Ellen Frances, 195
Harry. 460, 462. 556
James. 195
John, 462
Nancy, 556
William. 8
Mason

Shirley, 56
Mathews

Ray W., 298
Matschiner

Julia Lucille. 55
Matthews

Gene Dana. 52
James. 239
John. 239
Patidcia. 217
Mattocks

Thomas. 237
Matuska

Caroline Ruth. 95
Mitchell William 95
Terese Ann. 95
Thomas W.. 95
Maxwell

Henry H.. 22
John P.. 22
Lucy. 22
Mary. 22
Sarah E.. 389
Ma5?field

Chaades W., 137
Cindy. 137
Georgia, 137
Jonathon. 137
William 137
Me Ah an

John J.. 109
McAlice

Christine, 58
McBeth

Alexandria. 123. 125
McBride

Linda EUen. 173
McCall

Alexander, 278
Jane. 460
Thomas, 278
McCann

Emma Elizabeth, 207

598

INDEX

McCash

Ada L., 299
WiUiam D.. 299
McClary

Eliza Dines, 376
McClelland

Chandra Elise, 97
Devon Thomas, 97
Kerani Alyssa, 97
Melissa, 117
William, 117
William F., 175
William Kent, 91, 97
McCloughan
H. E.. 488
McConnell

Susan, 233
McCrackin

William. 238
McDonald

Belle H., 414
Charles Henry, 391, 408
Daisy, 417
Daniel, 389, 390
Daniel Jackson, 390
Emmett, 407
George P., 390
Jackson Henry, 409
John L.. 407, 417
Laura, 407
Mahala A., 391, 408
Mary Elizabeth, 390, 407
Nancy, wife, John L., 417
Nellie Allison, 409, 417
PermeKa/Amelia Ann, 389
Roy, 407

William Power. 390
William Thomas, 391, 407
McGilvra

Margaret "Janette”, 384
McGlassen

Hiram. 490
Sarah, 490
McGruder

Benjamin H.. 478
Ida A.. 478
William M., 478
McIntyre

Isaac, 460
Mary, 363
McKay

Catherine Mae, 503
Kara, 501, 503
Marvin "Dwight", 501
Terry, 501, 503
McKenzie

Charles Leonard "Red", 97
Eileen Gertrude, 97
Gary Bruce, 97, 101
Kevin Wayne, 101, 104
Michael James Bruce, 104

Ronald Jerome, 101. 103.
104

Sylvia Kaye. 97, 101
Vonnie Kathleen, 97
McKevitt

Kate. 217
McLagan

J. Neil, 217
James Scott, 217
Kenneth Wayne, 217
Thomas Neil, 217
McLemore

Martha Matilda, 165, 362
McMichael

Aiiee M3Ttle, 195
McMillan

Lavina. 394
McMurray
Mr., 126
McNamara
Grace, 199
McReynolds

Betty Jo. wife. Ernest Kay.
48

Ernest Kay. 36, 48
Kelly Kay, 48
Kenneth, 36
Nelson Kay. 48
Penny Gail. 48. 57
Sarah Ann. 109, 128
Meadows

Nancy, 380
Meeker

David T.. 373
Elvira, 163
Meesen

Anna, 445
Antonius, 446, 449
Christina, 446, 449
Elisabetha, 446
Gertrudis, 445, 449
Joannes, 444, 446
Johann, 445
Johann Joseph. 445
Magdalena. 445
Margaretha. 449
Maria Catharina. 444. 449
Maria Magdalena. 444. 449.
452

Mathias. 445, 446
Nicolaus. 446, 449
Nicolaus Jr., 449
Petrus, 437, 444, 445
Melton

Ada B., 179
Merrill

Elsie Pearl, 496
Mary Elizabeth. 496
Sylvester W., 496
Mertes

Anna Gertrudis. 448
Anna Maria. 448. 450

Barbai-a, 448
Cathai'ina, 445. 448, 451,
455

Clara, 453
Elisabetha. 448
Franciscus. 455
Franciscus "Frantz", 450
Georgius. 453, 455
Gertrudis. 448
Jacobus. 447. 448
Joannes. 455
Joannes Stephanus, 447,
453

Margaretha. 448, 452
Mai'garetha. wife. Maria,
48. 453
Nicolaus. 448
Petrus, 447. 448
Stephanus. 453
Metcalf

Alberta R., 492
Cai'l L., 492
Dorothea C., 492
Herman W., 492
William W. , 49 1
Meyer

Catharina Mar’garetha,
538

Rajmaond, 97
Michels

Bai'tholomaus. 455
Magdalena Cora. 446
Mathias. 450. 455
Nicolaus. 452
Miesen

Anna, 436

Bai'bara "Bai’bie" Ann, 51,
60

Carmen Adelaide, 44. 52
Carol Lee, 51, 59
Cathy, wife of Jerry John.
52

Diane Lynn. 52
Edward Joseph. 52
Elizabeth "Lizzie", 436
Ella Mae "Nellie", 436
Esther Lena "Essie". 437
Fay. 31

Gail Marie, 52. 61
George Peter. 436
Hazel Marie, 31. 44
Hubert. 440, 441
Jeanine Ann. 52. 60
Jerry John. 40. 52
Johann. 443
Johann Joseph, 29, 433.
443

John "Hubert". 31, 40. 42.
44

Joseph Johann. 443
Joseph John. 18. 29. 31.
436

INDEX

599

Katherine "Kate", 436
Laurie Jean, 51, 60
Lee John, 40, 52
Leota LiUian, 437
Linda Irene, 51, 59
Lloyd Everett, 31. 38, 40,
51, 60

Mary Estella "Maim",

437

Mathias, 440

Mathias Joseph "M.J.", 442
Melissa, 52
Robert, 436
Steven Ray, 52, 60
Thelma Canterbury, 15, 31,
45

Todd, 60
Milburn
John, 97
Milek

Bill, 94
Miller

Charles T., 408
David Ray, 408
Edith V., 174
Gayle Kay, 101
Gloria Jean, 48
Harry Lee, 408
Hattie May, 408, 417
Mary, 350
OHva, 171
Virginia Dale, 305
Mills

James, 150
Mitchell

Barney, 245
Carl Ross, 481
H. "Harry", 481, 493
Marie E., 494

Minnie E., wife, Harry, 494
Osa G., 481
Robert, 481
Tranna, 494
Warren. 46
Mitts

Adam (b. 1780), 150
Adam (d. 1795), 150
Christina, 150
Cyrus, 150
Deborah, 150
Dorothy, 150
Elizabeth, 150, 369
Jacob, 150
John, 150, 151
Margaret, 150
Mary. 150
Susannah, 150
Mize

Commodore P., 283
Elizabeth, 279, 283
Henry M., 283
Jane, 279, 283

John. 283
Milton Green. 282
Moberly

Cecil. 207
Mohler

Eldon Clyde. 418
Mohrwere

Harry P., 476
Montgomery
Albert, 398
Alexander, 379, 398
Charles E., 398
Charles L.. 379
Dewitt, 81
E. "Ana", 379
Elizabeth, 526
Francis M., 398
James E., 380
James P., 379
Jane, 379
John L.. 380, 398
Justin 311
L., 379

Nancy D., 380
Robert, 398
Violet May, 216
WilHam H.. 379
William P.. 398
Moody

Fern Hodges. 490
Mooney

Lydia. 243
Moore

Ed, 199
Elizabeth, 150
Florence, 87
Mary A. Ryker, 67
More

Mr., 353
Morgan

Ann. 335

Anna Gracell, 479
Annetta M.. 479
Charles, 244
Charles (b. 1781), 460
Charles N., 494
Cora E., 479, 489
Daniel. 460
Elizabeth, 459
Elizabeth (b. 1788), 460
Elizabeth "Betsy", 7
Emily L.. 75, 459
Eva L.. 479. 489
Evaline A.. 477
Evan, 462
Evan (b. 1769), 460
Evan (b, 1777), 460
Frank A.. 479
George D., 479
Harry Keith, 479, 490
Heather Brenna, 50
Hiram Garrison. 478

Isaac. 462
Isaac (b. 1778), 460
James. 268
Jennie. 480

Johannah. wife. Thomas.

243. 459, 461
John. 237, 238, 240. 241.
243. 268. 270. 284. 460.

461. 464, 556
John (b. 1747). 460. 461
John (b. 1776). 460
John Bradley, 468. 476
John L., 471, 478, 481
John W. C.. 477
John. Sr.. 269
Jonathan. 8. 461462
Jonathan (b. 1792), 461
Joseph Vance "Joe", 468,

470

Laura A.. 477
Leah, wife, Harry Keith.
490

Lloyd. 490
Lucetta. 478
M. Estella, 494
Margaret. 460, 490
Martha. 468
Martha (b. 1782), 460
Mary "Polly", 468, 470
Mary A.. 471
Matilda, 468, 471
Nancy. 468. 469
Nellie, wife. George. 479
Ralph (b. 1789), 461
Rawley W.. 478
Richard. 50
Ruth. 283. 284. 462
Ruth (b. 1790). 461
Sarah. 468, 474
Sai-ah (b. 1771), 460
Sarah E.. 471. 478
Sai*ah Isabella. 8. 476. 488
Sai*ah "Sally", 556
Thomas, 243, 459. 462
Thomas (b. 1745). 460
Thomas (b. 1773), 460
Thomas Jr.. 460
William. 7. 8. 75. 459. 460.

462. 464. 556
William B., 477

William Constant. 468. 476
William J.. 471
Morris

Chelsie Grey, 50
Michael. 50
Tyson Beau. 50
Morrow

Ml-.. 251

Moses

Charles David, 93, 96,

100

Faye Irene. 96. 100

600

INDEX

Jacqueline, 96, 100
Michael, 93, 96. 100
hfichaelM., 100
MiHard, 95
MiUard F., 95
Patrick Lee, 93, 96
Travis S., 100
Mott

Caroline, 490
MulHns

Glenn, 498
Mervin, 498
Myers

Len Orlando, 420
Lennie Owen. 420
Mxdford

Beulah M., 27
Earl. 27
Erma D., 27
Ethels., 27
Guy, 27
John B., 27
Luther, 18
Luther J., 27
RoUo J., 27
Mull

Charles C., 184
Henry E., 184
Ida M., 184
Isaac, 184
Jennie, 184
Mattie E., 184
MulUldTi

Janet Rebecca, 55
Murphy

Julia, 246
Mary, 234
Murray

Ebe W., 290
Elvira, 290
Harriet, 290
Murry

Caroline, 279
Myers

Edward J., 166
Mr.. 19
Nance

Bessie Lemore, 196
Fern, E., 401
Louise N., 213
Sarah, 163
Nation

Susannah, 362
Nave

Hans Leonhard (Neff), 152
Leonard, 264
Susannah Nation, 152
Neal

(Pany), 568
Neff

Elizabeth, 149, 151
Lawrence, 238

Magdalena. 327
Neibert

Lillian Elizabeth. 130

Neil

John , 459
Lewis. 460
Samuel. 460, 461
Hiomas, 460
William. 459, 461
William, Jr., 459. 461
Neir

George W.. 166
Neiswinger
Hazel, 304
Nelson

Brian Lee, 48
George Lee, 36, 48
Neil Channing, 48
Rosalie Verna, 36. 48
Verne, 36
Newcomb

Daniel. 238, 244
Juda, wife. Daniel. 244
Thomas William, 244
William, 238
Newkirk

Arabelle, 490
Newton

John. 237
Nicholas

Abigail J., 382
Edward, 382
Nichols

George, 150
Jane, 150
Simon. 150
Nidiver

Charles "George", 480. 490
Eugene L.. 490. 497
George. 490
George Franklin, 480
George Marcus. 479
Jennifer. 490
Laura Henrietta, 480
Mary, 480
Matilda A.. 480
Melissa Jean. 501
Nancy Ross, 480
Scott L., 497, 501
Walter L.. 480
William Ross. 480
Nimick

Earl H.. 95
Nolte

Clifford. 24
Norgarrd

Amy B., 100
Brian B., 100
Jeff B.. 100
Karen 100
Norman

Gertrude. 173

Norris

Christopher. 103
J5q3sy Rain. 103
Vincent. 103
Norton

Maiy "Polly". 357
Nunn

Mrs. Elizabeth. 229
Oats

Margaret Rockefeller, 53
542
O'Brien

Karen Kay. 98
O'Connor

Grace, 329
Mai-gi’etha. 440
Mathias. 440
Ogden

Abner, 154. 362
Ogle

Benjamin. 476
Elizabeth D.. 476
Oglesby

Elmer Thomas, 80
Olds

Andrew Francis. 169
Andrew Jackson, 168
Charles Daniel. 169, 196
Edwin. 196
Eugene, 196
Harriet E.. 190
John W., 190
Lambert. 196
Lawrence. 196
Lewis E,, 190
Lillian. 196
Lisa Ann. 504
Lucy C.. 190
Mary. 196
Mary Amanda, 168
Milem Albert. 168
Valmore D.. 190
W, H.. 190
William Henry. 168
Oley

Carol. 218
Oliver

Lavina. 377
Olson

Celia. 91
Doris Jean, 52
Onken

Dena, 70
Oosterhout

Calatiina. 348
Jenneke. 349
O’Rear

Benjamin. 269
Jesse. Jr.. 269
Osborn

Hannah. 151
Jane. 156

INDEX

601

Overby

Harvey Linn, 37, 50
Jack, 37

Jack Thomas, 37, 50
Steven Craig, 37, 50
Overturf

Anne Bryce, 421
Donald Sheldon, 417, 419
Gary Don, 419, 421
Geoffrey Colin, 422
George Edwin (b. 1886),

417

George Edwin (b. 1927),

417, 419

George Edwdn (b. 1955),
419,421

George Edwdn (b. 1992), 422
Karen Jo, 419, 421
Kathie Dee, 419, 421
Kay Lynn, 419, 422
Lee Lake, 417
Susan Kay, 419, 421
Tiffany Nicole, 422
Pabst

James Lawrence, 100
Jonathan William, 100
Packard

Carolyn, 211, 217
Evelyn, 211, 217
George B., Jr., 211
Joan, 211
Page

Alice, 511

Alice, wife, Thomas, 510
Allen, 528
Ann, 518

Ann, wdfe, Jesse, 526
Catherine, 518
Chris Chaina, wdfe,
Elizabeth, 512
Ephraim, 528
Frederick, 527
Hanner, wdfe, John, 512
Henry, 512
Jacob, 276, 335, 523
Jesse, 525, 526, 527
John, 511, 512, 519, 527
John , Jr., 335, 515, 520
John Sr., 526
Joshua, 518, 526
Judah, wife, Nathan, 525
Lemuel, 527
Lovey, 527
Lucy J., 407

Mary, 276, 278, 335, 511,
515, 518, 523, 524,

525, 568

Mary, wife, Samuel, 525
Moting, 525
Nathan, 525
Rebecca, 511, 512
Samuel, 515, 521, 525

Sarah "Sally", wife,

Thomas, 516
Samuel E., 523
Samuel Jr., 525, 527
Silas. 528
Solomon, 518

Thomas, 510, 511, 512, 515,
516, 517. 518, 519. 527
Tobias, 527
Uriella. 515
William, 525. 526, 527
Palmer

Jesse, 51
Micah, 51
Wayne, 51

Palo

Sylvia Anne, 51
Pancake

Catherine, 327
Parish

Sabina. 356
Park

Barbara. 382
Parker

John. 237
Mary, 50
Ruth, 370
Parkinson

Jenifer Lorraine, 56
Ronald, 55
Parris

Mary, 361
Parrish

Mildred, 214
Parsons

Albion. 484. 486
Charles S.. 488
Elizabeth, 485
Elizabeth J., 488
Ella Hilleary, 485, 496
Jennie, 488
Loxiis A., 486
Mary "Ella", 488
William H. H,. 488
Parvin

Henry, 240
Thomas. 240, 241
Patax

Leanah, 377
Patterson

Ann Barnett, 110
Catherine, 113
Patton

David Strauss, 91. 96
John. 147

Lydia, 147. 361, 369, 534
Payne

Gilson, 398
Jilsou, 164
Laura Alice, 398
Pearsall

James Henry, 28

OHve Almara. 28
Pearson

Ann. 335
Peter. 335

PeU

George. 515
Pence

James Aai’on. 77
Peebles

Nancy. 244
Opal. 209
Pendergrass
Luke, 251
Pereja

Sergio, 50
Perkins

Eliza- Aminda, 396
Eliza "Anna", 378
Harriet E,. 108
Perrine

Adelia, 69
Katherine, 68
Perry

Bert. 497
Rebecca, 398
Peters

J. C.. 292, 296
Peterson

Carter Carl, 45
George Washington Neph
45

Jeff, 47
Kaidne Sue, 45
Lesley. 47
Maggie Pearl. 45
Mark Melvin. 45
Petrie

John A.. 202
Loyal John. 203. 379
Mr.. 379
Pettice

Eunice. 330
Pettit

Elizabeth, 353
Eunice, 324. 353
Pfrimmer
LelL.. 72
Phebus

Dorothy, 155. 362
Elizabeth. 363
Mary, 151
PhiDips

Commander, 366
Sai’ah "Sally". 366
Phillip se

Harriet. 363
Joseph. 363
Phipps

Sophia. 405, 408
Phillips

C. E., 77

Robert Ray "Robbie". 47

602

INDEX

Phillis

David, 57
Wyatt David, 57
Pickeral

Sarah, 382
Pierce

Ellen, 179
Ronald E., 486
Samantha, 202
Pierson

Charles, 86
Charles "Charlejr", 86
Leonidas H., 86
Mabel, 86, 90
Milo, 86, 90
Phyllis Maxine, 90, 95
Reuben, 86
Ruby Alberta, 86
Pitts

Hilary R., 190
John, 190
John W., 168, 190
Julia, 190

Minnie Frances, 190
Rosa, 190
Sarah E., 190
Pitts

Vern, 491
Place

Mr., 476
Planck

Rhoda, 244
Plum

Sarah J., 368
Pond

Bertha "Emma", 401
Francis Alva L., 401
Henry, 414
Henry E., 401
Jennie E., 401
Mack E., 414
Margaret, 414
(Marne), 414
Mildred K., 414
Nellie M., 414
Phyllis, 414
Phyllis M., 401
Samuel S., 400
Theron EUis, 401
Truman C., 400, 414
Tuey "Elbert", 401, 414
Poor

F., 412
Fred, 412
Pearl, 412
Poponoe

Nancy, 460
Pountina

Harold 208
Powell

Abel, 150
Alfred, 380

Alice, 515
Benjamin, 515
Dorothy, 380
Joseph, 153, 515
Lydia, 515
Mahala. 375
Margaret, 162
Martha. 515
Mary, 515
Mr., 511
Rachel, 515
Rebecca, 515
Samuel, 153
Sarah, 338
Tammy, 35
William, 515
Power

EUizabeth, 389, 390
Powers

Linda Kay, 305
Preston

Barnett, 251
Corbin, 251

Daniel (1715-1772), 251
Daniel (1743-1745), 251
Daniel ^.1748), 251
Grafton, 251
James, 251
Margaret, 251
Sarah, 251
William, 251
Prettyman

Abbie "Jane", 20
William, 20
Price

Mary Ann, 129, 131
Primm

Alblina, 70

Anna AdeHa Lei, 72

Anna O., 80

Annie, 69

Ardys Marjorie, 72

Asa C., 67

Asa Hughes, 70

Carlin, 80

Carlisle, 67. 70

Charles W., 68

Clara, wife, Homer, 69

Clara/Carrie Belle, 67

David C.. 116

Dulcinea E. "DuUie", 116

Edith. 70

Eleanor Janice, 72

Elizabeth, 67

EUie M., 67

Elvira "ERa" M., 69

Ernest S., 70

George B., 70

Henry P., 67

Homer, 69

Rene, wife, George B., 70
Isaac H., 67, 69

John. 67

John "Gerald", 72
John Henry, 69. 71
Kate F., wife, William
Newton, 71
Maggie L., 68
Margaret J,, 67, 68
Mai’garet M.. 69
Martha L. "Mattie", 69, 71
Maude, 71
Nina J., 69
Ninian Edward. 67
Thomas. 71
Thomas N.. 66. 67. 69
William. 66

WiRiam "Newton". 69. 71
WiRiam G., 67. 70
William Henry, 67. 68
Propst

Andrew J.. 413
Andrew M.. 204
Anna E., 389
Cai-ol. 204, 413
Clara A,. 204. 413
Edward A.. 204, 413
Flora L.. 389
Lisa Anne, 311
Melinda, 197
Provost

Margaret. 346
Pruden

Amsy. 417
Bernice Foster, 417
Easter, 417
Florence Jones. 417
Glenn. 417
Hattie Eich. 417
Homer. 417
Lee, 417
Phoebe. 417
Vera Carter, 417
Puddicombe

Viola A. "Babe". 24
Pugh

ERen. 154. 362
PuRen

Lester, 270
Punke

Annie. 68
PurceR

IsabeRa. 511
Quaintance

Mary E.. 402
Ralston

Nancy. 284
Ramey

Susannah. 270
Ramsey

Ann. 10. 12

Asenath O.. wife, Michael.
10

Frank W.. 125

INDEX

603

Michael W., 10
Randle

Mrs. Mary, 395
Ranier

Allyson Lynn, 311
Robert, 311
Rapp

Mr., 135
Rash

Lucinda, 246
Ratliff

Martha, widow of Charles,
31

Rayburn

Mr., 376
Ra3Tnond

Bonnie, 497
Razo

Eyvonne, 102
Reagh

Mary C., 70
Reardon

Karen Ann, 95
Reddy

Patrick Martin, 217
Redlehusk

Samuel, 515
Reed

Charles, 264
Elizabeth, 357
Elizabeth Caldwell, 403
Emily, 166
James, 264
John, 356
John Jacob, 264
Mary, 264
Newton, 376
Solomon, 264
Reeves

Jennifer, 101
Robin Jay, 10 1
Reinders

Theodore, 130
Reitz

Nila, 57
Remer

James Edwin, 211
James Harry, 210
Renick

George, 329
Rentfro

Arlene, 418
Bessie, 394
Bonita, 394

Charles Allen, 410, 418
Charles Curtis, 394
Clarence Emerson, 394,
410

Earl, 394
Elizabeth, 376
Harley, 394
James Allen, 376, 393

John, 394
John B., 376
John S., 376
Joseph, 376
Margaret, 376
Martha, 376
Mary E., 376
Nancy P.. 376
Rebecca. 376
William S., 376
Reuwsaat

Norman Eugene, 98
Roni Rey, 98
Tina Renee, 98, 102
Todd Robert, 98
Reynolds

John Whitfield. 436
Rhinehart

Mathias. 541
Rhitarich

Patricia Verl, 46
Timothy Frank. 46

Rice

Abbey, 381
David, 381
George, 381
James, 381
John. 245
John H., 381, 399
Minnie, 399
O. Layton, 381
Rachel M.. 381
Robert, 381
Samuel, 399
Sarah. 381
William, 381, 399
Richards

Dorothy, 88
Frances. 88
Hollen, 83
Lott F., 83
Lucille. 83
Russell. 83. 88
Elizabeth, wife of
Russell. 88
Richardson
F. D.. 116
Riche

Mr., 354
Richman
Mr.. 76
Richter

Joseph F.. 90
Marian Josephine. 90
Rick

Ed. 208
Rider

John, 233
Ridge

Stella V.. 124
Ried

Catharina, 450, 455

Joannes "Nicolaus", 454
Lucia, 454.

Maria. 455

Maria Magdalena. 455
Maria Margareth. 455
Riedt

Hans Georg, 262
Rieth/Reed

Johann Georg. 262
Rihtaiich

Frank. 46
Frederick, 46
Gai-y Calvin, 46
Riley

W. "George". 76
Rinker

Claude L,, 575, 577
Clifford. 575
Eai-i F.. 577

Elizabeth, wife, Jonathan,
575

Harry W., 575, 577
Jeanette L., 577
Jonathan, 575
Leander. 575
Lee T.. 577

Pearl F., wife, Claude L..
577

Sai’ah D-. wife, Harry. 577
Walter C.. 575
Riper

Elizabeth. 20
Ristine

Charles R.. 568
Margai’et "Catharine", 568

Rith

Catharine Barbara, 262
George Peter. 262
Johannes. 262
John Casper. 262
John Jacob, 262
Leonard. 262
Mary Elizabeth. 262
Roberts

Anna M.. 69
Elizabeth Jane. 46
Ida M.. 68
James. 57
Robertson

Matilda. 174
Robinson

Emma Almeda. 171
Patrick Kennedy, 91, 96
Rodgers

Sarah. 147
Rodriguez

Anna Maria. 59
Michael. 59
Sean, 59
Robinson

Mary Frances. 486

604

INDEX

Roelir

Catherine, 442
Rogera

Catherine, 384
Rohrabongh

EJlizabeth, 330
John, 330

RoU

Eliza, 21
Romershausen

Barbara Katherina, 255
Rood

Dillon Hunter, 503
Hillary Ann, 503
Julian Bennett, 503
Peter Hinman , Jr., 502
Rose

Susanna, 329
Ross

Addle H., 183
Agatha Veronica "Tudy",
498

Amanda M., 474, 481
AnnaL., 481, 492
Charles A., 491, 498
Charles Bump, 498
Charlie G., 481
Christopher Columbus, 473,
480

Clarence, 498
Daisy M., 482
Emily A., 474, 481
Frank, 491
George A., 491
George Chinn, 474, 482
Guy C., 482, 494
Harry Oscar, 491
Hazel, 491, 494, 498
Hiram S., 481, 493
Inez, 494
James A., 491
Jane, 473
John H., 491
Laura L., 491, 498
Mabel, 491

Mae, wife, George Chinn,

82

Martha A., 481, 491
Mary A., 491, 498
Maude Mae, 490
Nancy, 473, 479
Nellie, 493
Nellie G., 481, 492
Pauline, wife, Frank, 491
Richard, 498
Roy, 498

Ruby, wife, Hiram S., 493
Sarah E., 473, 478, 481
Sarah Emily "Emma”, 481,
491

Vernon E., 491, 498
Violet, 498

William, 471
William H., 491
William R., 473
William Richard, 471. 481.

90

Rous

Maria, 351
Royal

Anna, 200
Rubble

Mary L., 69
Rubesamen
Maria, 255
Rupel

Thelma Edith. 217
Rush

Catherine. 157
Russell

Emma, 28
John. 31
LOly C.. 31
Olive M., 31
Walter C.. 31
William. 272
Rutherford
John 244
Ryan

Eleanor, 322
John. 322
Saint

Elizabeth. 339
Sallee

James, 361
Sanders

Courtney Paige, 60
Gary, 60

Irene Margaret. 60
John, 230
Kelly Ann. 60
Savage

Mr., 303
Sayles

Margaret. 117
Sayre

EHza, 478
Schaengold

Morgain. 56
Schaffges

Adamus, 455
Joannes, 455
Schafges

Luzia. 445
ScheU

Martin, 263
Schinckel

Elisabeth, 351
Schmelzer

Sabina, 263
Schmidt

Antonius, 450
Carol, 421
Joannis, 449

Margriet, 351
Maria, 450

Maria Magdalena, 446, 450
Ml-., 135
Schmit

Maria Catharina. 447
Schmitt

Helen Anita, 87
Schmitz

Gertrudis. 447, 453
Jacobus, 453
Maria Margaretha. wife,
Oswaldus. 453
Nicolaus. 453
Oswaldus, 453
Schnack

Flora M,. 478
Peter A.. 478
Schoeneweiss

Oscar M.. 409
Schott

Joseph. 132
Schreiderer

Carl Martin, 210
Schrock

Frances, 199
SchroU

George W,, 378
Schiller

Joannes. 452
Mathias. 448
Nicolaus, 452
Sconce

Mai-y, 360
Scott

Anna. 470
Mi-s, Mary. 163
Sarah. 251
Seaberg
Jim, 57

Michelle Jo, 57
Seamans

Albert B. "Bert". 297, 304
Benjamin B.. 292
Benjamin Bard5aie, 292
Charles Glenn. 297, 303
EttaS.. 297. 302
Frankie M., 303
Harry, 304
Hattie, 297
Henry C.. 295
Martha. 304

Mary Alice "Mazzie", 303.

306

Velma. 304

See

Frederick "Michael". 327
George Ludwig, 327
Seela

Marie Pauline, 101
Seeley

Charles. 397

INDEX

605

Segner

Carol Rae, 499
Dora EUlen. 499
Frank. 499
George Flanders, 496
Marjory Ellen, 496, 499
Martha Allen, 496, 499
Martha Anne, 501, 502
Mary Evalyn, 496
Milo Hunter "Mike", 501,
503

Milo Hunter "Pat", 496, 99
Milo Hunter "Tray", 503
Robert Wallace, 496, 499
Viola May, 496
William Frank, 495, 496, 99
William R., 502
William Robert, 499, 502

Self

Clara A., 411
Sellman

Elsie Lanane, 45
Henry Oscar, 45
Serina

Donald, 49
Serna

Jessica Monet, 102
Johnathan Michael, 102
Tom, 102
Sessons

Framces Leara, 437
Shaeffer

Edward E., 86
Shamel

Charles H., 184
Clarence A., 184
Conrad. 184
John Y., 184
Shannon

Donna Jean, 51
Shear

Mr.. 498
Shearer

Suzanne Kristina, 415
Sheffer

Edward L. "Ned", 86
Winifred I., 86
Shehan

John, 328
Shellabarger

Frank Gilbert, 40, 41
Lucile Adelaide, 40, 41, 44
Shepard

Jennie, 86
Shepler

Henry, 262
Sherman

Grace, 80
Shontz

Evelyn, 411
Mildred, 411
William, 411

Shrite

William 246
Simson

Jeems, 349
Siegler

Ann Marie, 49. 58
Bethany, 49, 58
Dean. 48
Mitchell, 58
Simmons
A. P.. 189
Emma, 189
Simms

Chloe, 83
Francis, 149
William H.. 83
Simonson

Nanette, 46
Simpson

Arnold, 233
Sink

Brandon, 420
Christine Elizabeth. 419
David Hornback, 419. 20
David Scott. 419
James Robert "Jim". 419. 20
Jennifer Lynn, 419, 420
Jeremy Cade, 419
Karly Nicole, 421
Mary Jean. 419
Matthew Cade. 420
Robert Hornback. 416. 418
Robert Walker, 415
Skidmore

Elizabeth R. "Lizzie", 33
Sarah, 353
Sidles

Sai-ah. 371
Susannah, 154. 371
Skorney

Andrew Joseph. 60
Matthew Garrett, 60
Steven, 60
Slack

Cathy Cay. 96
Colleen Michelle. 96
Douglas, 91. 96
Pamela Sue. 96
William Kevin. 96
Shngluff

Christian J.. 487
Edna Claire, 488
Francis. 488, 497
Harry Wiliston. 488
Irma Naomi, 488
Julius Foster "Foss", 487
Raymond Elwyn. 497
Smedley

John. 162
Smick

Jessie, 197

Smith

Abraham. 329
Christinia. 329
Dain Elton. 48
Devin Eugene, 48. 57
Dorothy Mae, 47
Douglas. 92, 99
E. J,, 111
Eax’l Eugene, 47
Hazel, 111
James B.. 92
Jodie, 99
John J., 153
John Jackman. 153
Laurie. 99
Mayme. 302
Melanie, 99
Ml-., 302
Nathan Noel. 57
Norma Sue. 419
Olive Irene. 90
William. Jr., 520
Smithson

Ai'chibald. 251
Cassandra. 251
Daniel. 251
Elizabeth. 251
Margai-et. 251
Mary. 251
Nathaniel. 251
Sarah, 251

Thomas (1712-1795), 251
Thomas, Jr.. 251
William. 251
Smoot

Anna M.. 187
Charles E.. 187. 206
Clay S .. 206
Coleman, 187
Edwai'd E.. 187
Gretchen. 213
Harold L.. 206. 213
John M.. 213
Mai-shall. 206
Paul R., 206
Williams.. 187
Snodgi-ass

Leiftig. 382
Robert, 556
William. 326.

William (Stuart). 556
Snyder

Lillian Maxwell. 46
William Miles. 173
Sorenson

Lori Rochelle, 421
Somers

Jane, 281
Sommer

Peter Nicolaus, 331
Songhurst

Samuel. 102

606

INDEX

Travis, 102
Sorenson
Brett, 93
Charles, 89, 93
Cherie, wife, Glenn Alfred,
93

Glenn Alfred, 89, 93
Jan, 93
Jeffrey, 93

Margaret Thelma, 89, 92
Robert, 93

Robert Clarence, 89, 93
Stephen, 93
Southmayd
Gary, 46
Southward

Pleasant, 362
Sowards

Harriet, 329
Lewis, 329
Spahr

Nancy, 329
Sparks

Keziah, 359, 368
Speak

Wllett C., 291
Speaks

Eliza, 291
Spear

Mary Jane, 181
Spencer

Mark, 94
Spohr

Matthias, 245
Spurlin

Clara B., 499
Staats

Elijah, 149
Stacey

Mildred, 499
Stackhouse

Nancy, 189
Stafford

Caroline, 281, 290
Fannie C., 292
Harriet E., 281, 291
Hattie C., 292
Horace W., 291
John S., 292
Margaret L, wife. Perry,
292

Nellie P., 292
Nina M.. 291
Perry/Percy, 281, 291
Stella, wife, Horace W., 291
Sterling, 281
Stalling

Elizabeth, 66
Stamper

Charles, 240
Joshua, 240, 245

Alpha. 22
F. M., 22

Star

William, 327
Starkey

Adaline Margaret. 52
Stater

Clarence Milligan, 216
Cleo Meredith, 216
Elsie Virginia, 216, 219
Steele

Amber, 57
Bob, 57
Jesse. 57
Steffes

Magdalena. 444
Mathias. 455
Ursula, 445
Steinman

Addie, 493
Agnes, 493
Anna, 493
Daisy. 493
E. E.. 493
Elmer. 493
Frank, 492
Fred. 493
Hiram, 493
Walter, 493
Stephens

Elizabeth, wdfe, Robert. 338
Robert, 338
Sarah, 338
Stevens

Albert, 110
Charles A., 110
Frank E.. 110
John E.. 110
John J., 110
Mabel J,, 110
Steward

David, 308
Dou^as, 308
Mr., 308
Stewart

Charles Jacob, 126
Homer. 168
Stitt

Julia, 87
Stoever

John Casper. 320
Stone

Caroline, 163
Caroline Deriecka, 174
Elizabeth Ann. 399
Moses B., 174
Sarissa J,, 379
Stonhom
Mr., 395

Ella K., wife, James Harve,
410

Sam. 376
Stradley

Edna. 195
Strahl

Ida Florence. 45
Strickland
Dan, 99

Dianne, wife. Steve
Edward. 103
Emily Amber. 103
Steve Edward. 99. 103
Strode

Abigail. 246
Ann. 246
Constant. 246
Eleanor. 246
Elizabeth. 246
James, 246
John, 242. 245
John (b.l793), 246
John Jr.. 245, 462
John. Sr., 245
Letitia. 246
Martha, 246
Mary. 246
Nelson. 246
Sally. 246
Stephen. 246
William, 246
Stump

Catherine. 325
Elizabeth. 327
Elizabeth, wdfe. George. 149
George. 149, 319
Harvey. 38
Sar-ah, 149
Sturgis

Ann "Nancy”, 461
Nancy, 407
Sullivan

Elizabeth J.. 395
Sumner
G.. 408
Sutton

Dan. 504
Kasey Clark, 504
Matthew Nodah, 504
Summerton

Cai’oline. 199
Chai’les Edwdn. 175. 199
Evelyn A., 199. 211
Joan Dale. 211. 217
John. 199

John AUdi-e. 199, 211
Kent Alkire, 199
Swaar

Alice J., 406
Swain

John. 238
Swank

EUender, 162

INDEX

607

Neeltje, 346
Swartwout
Anna, 350
Swearingen
Major, 240
Van, 242
Switzler

Ruth, 307
Sykes

Sara A., 200
Clyde, 214
Eiwin Roy, 214
Hazel, 214
Juanita, 214
Lorene, 214
Robert A., 214
Sarah Ann, 186
Virginia, 214
Tackett

Eddie A., 388
John H.. 388
Melissa B., 388
W. C., 388
Talbott

Celia Wakefield, 245
Talliaferro

Colonel, 315
Tanner

Courtney, 151
Tate

Leonidas H., 231
Nancy, 228
Taylor

Benjamin, 94
Bennett, 503
Catherine, 94
Christy, 94
Don, 94
Eliza, 376
Hannah, 155
John Nelson, 503
Katherine. 151
Keri B., 100
Mary Jane, 367
Mr., 376
Nanci Gay, 503
Rae Louise, 87
Sarah, 556
WiUiam, 94
Teas

Charles, 470
Edwin, 469
Emily Jane, 469, 478
George Washington, 468,
469, 470

Joseph Bartlett, 468
Julia, 469, 470
Julia Adaline, 469
Katherine, 469
Lovey, 469

Lovey, wife, George W.,
468, 470

Lucinda, 469
Margaret. 469
Mariah "Louisa". 469. 477
Martha Ann. 469
Mary Ann, 469
Nancy, 469
Sarah Ann, 469
Thomas Clay, 469
Trevanian H.. 8. 470
Tedder

Daniel Miles, 437
John Fondville. 437
Tempest

George Packard, 217
J. W„ 217
Tracey, 217
Terhark,

Linda, 52
Terhune

John, 187
Katherine. 406
Terrell

Jarrett Alan. 308
Terry

Steven. 328
Teschner

Betty Jean, 214
Charles A., 214
Charles E., 214
Clyde, 214
Eiwin Roy. 214
Hazel, 214
Juanita, 214
Lorene, 214
Robert A., 214
Virginia. 214
Tevirbough
Daniel. 323
Theisen

Antonius. 454
Catharina, 451
Jacobus, 454
Maria Magdalena. 454
Mattias, 444
Petrus. 449, 454
Thoman

Guy B.. 494
Thomas

Marian, 363
Mary, 367
Thomas

Mr.. 251
Oscar, 269
Thompldns
Lillian. 31
Matta W.. 172
Thompson

Charles Alonzo, 35
Howard Elmer. 35
Jeremiah, 238
Leona May, 35
Lewis Franklin, 35

Lewis Leonard. 35
Milton Marshall, 35
Mr., 473
Ralph. 28
Ralph Ai’thur, 35
Robert Bruce, 35
Walter Harold. 35
Thoreau

Henry David. 295
Thrasher

James Madison. 173

Tice

Elizabeth, 116
Tietsoort

Willem, 346
Tiffebogh

Johann Conrad, 318
Timmons

Peter, 270
Titsoort

Stephanus, 346
Tomlin

Lydia H.. 157
Tomlinson

Charles H., 397
Torrenaar

Jacobus. 346
Townley

Robert. 573
Tiiplett

Eliza. 166
Louisa, 155
Trotter

Morgain Schaengoid, 56
Troutwine

Elinder, 329
Ti’uman

President Harry. 41
Ti'umbo

Adam. 536

Andi-ew "Andy". 155. 330,
357. 363. 531. 535. 541
Andrew Alldre. 155. 166
Dorothy "Dolly". 536. 542
EHzabeth. 3, 363, 534, 541
Emma. wife. Charles A.,
406

Eunice, wife, John. 541
George, 542
George A., 532
Grant Green, 185, 205
H. Jacob. 330. 540, 542
Isaac, 536
Jacob, 155, 534
John. 166. 534. 541
Margaret, 541
Margaret Ratliff, 536
Mary, 533

Mary, wife. H. Jacob, 330.
540

Matoch. 155
Sarah, wife. John. 541

608

INDEX

Peggy, 155

Sarali Elizabeth, 205, 212
William Andrew, 155
Trumbore

Andreas, 542
Andrew, 542
Trumbore/Drumbor

Margaretha Magdalena,
wife, Andreas, 542

Tschudi

Margaret, 327
Tucker

Elizabeth, 330
Jane, 361
Susy, 361
Twyford

Mary Newton, 368
Tyler

Gloria Yvonne, 503
Tysen (Dent Kruis)

Margriet "Grietje”, 343
Vanlan din gh am

John William, 409
Tiillian Jean, 418
Verne Leander, 409, 417
Tucker

Elizabeth, 326
Ransom, 25
Tuophy

Ann D., 284, 462
Turl

John Paul, 99, 103
Jovahnna Anne, 99, 103
Richard, 98
Turley

Sarah Ann, 198
Turner

Mary Eva, 170
Starling S., 170
Twing

Cameron John, 99

Donald, 99

Ruth Georgianna, 99

Vale

Mary Catherine, 87

Van

Charles C., 477
Clay M., 477
WillT., 477
Vance

Abraham, 561
Bradley, 562
Elizabeth, 231, 562
James, 560
John, 556

Joseph, 228, 272, 464, 560
Martha, 562
Mary, 556
Nancy, 562
Samuel, 231

Sarah, 7, 75, 460, 464, 556

Vandergrift
A. J., 124
Arminta, 124
Carl WiDiam. 124
Carrie, wife, Emory C., 124
Emory C., 124
Franks., 124
Glenn R., 124
Grace, wife. Frank S.. 124
Hardy M., 124. 130. 131.
136

Harriet, 136

Lucy D.. wife. Hardy M..
130

Nellie, 124, 131
W., 131

William Thomas, 124
Vanderpool

Catherine, 329
van der Willigen
Jacobus, 346
Van Dyk

Martha, 15
Van Every

Lisa Ann, 104
Van Hook
Mary. 231
Van Hoornbeeck
Annetjen, 346
Catrina, 346
Van Hoornbeeke
Francois, 343
Jacob. 343
Joos, 343
Van Meter
Earl, 133
Hal. 132

James Benjamin "Ben", 133
John, 314, 318, 330
John Richard, 133
Mary Evelyn, 133
h^dred. 133
Ronald, 133
Ruth, 132
Van Sayock

Abraham. 23
A. L., 572
Anna, 23
Ettie, 23
Finley, 24
Finley A., 23

Florence M., wife. John. 34
Gertie, 23
Harry, 23
Ira, 23

John R. M.. 23, 34
Mary Louisa, wife.
Abraham. 23
M5rrtie. 23
Nettie, 23
Ora. 23

Raymond L.. 34

Vanschoyck
I.. 85
van Slyk

Ti-5nitje. 353
van Vliet

Aaghye. 347
Jan. 347
Van Winkle

Oliver Goldsmith, 476
Varman

Grace, 339
Vaughan

Albert Hunton, 496
Albert Robex't. 496
Ethel Elizabeth. 496
Robert. 496
Roy Longer. 496
Saint Styi', 496
Virginia. 496
Vause

Susan, 329
Vernooy

Sara. 357
Vernoy

Geertruy, 350
Mai'itje, 346

Vise

Margai’et. 397
VoilsA^iles

Shelton, 478
Tracey Lea. 421
Waegele

"Dorothy". 89. 94
Margaret Lucille, 89
Max Frederick. 89
Wagener

Elisabetha. wife. Nicolaus,
449

Gertrudis, 450
Joannes. 450
Maria. 446. 450
Nicolaus. 449
Wagner

Florence. 301
Jerry Dwaine. 421
Ki-istina Dawn. 421
Phyllis Ann. 99
Walker

Arthur. 403
Catherine R., 403
Elizabeth. 245
James Ai'thur, 216
James William. 403
Kenneth, 102
Nancy, 216
Roy H,. 403
Sandy, 216
Sue, 216
Wallace

Mary, 233
Walters

Jeff. 497

INDEX

609

Walton

Elizabetli, 309
Walts/Watta
S. H.. 30?

Wampo

Lou, 490
Ward

Jessie Ann, 21
Warfield

Albert G., 68, 70
Armitta, 68
Clara, 68
Flora, 68
Frank, 71
Laura, 68
Lauretta, 71
Leonard H. "Len", 68
Margery, 71
Mary B., 68
Ralph A., 71
Richard, 71
William, 68
Warnaar

Sara, 343
Warren

John Frederick, 59
Sarah Ann, 59
Stephanie Irene, 59
Warrington

Tabitha, 368
Washburn

Edwin A., 81
Washington

George, 237, 314, 315
Lawrence, 237
Wasson

Charles J., 481
Miss, 482
Waterbury

Edwin S.. 195
Waters/Walters
Louis, 469
Watkins

Benjamin, 370
Watson

Glen, 489
PaulE., 195
Watt

HeUen, 85
Watters

Janies, 8
Lewis, 7
Watts

S. H., 295
Wayne

Gen. Anthony, 461
Weaver

Jessie Helen, 195
Weber

Bruce, 92

Carl Dean, 101

Charles Orville, 92, 97, 101

Donald Dean, 97. 101
Duane Robert. 92, 98
Elizabeth MadeLLne, 103
Karmal Kim, 101, 103
Kama Fay. 98
Lance Elliot, 101, 103
Lisa Marie, 97, 101
Marvin Richard, 92. 98
Pearl Rose, 92. 97
Ray Robert, 98
Rhonda Kay, 98, 102
Risa Khrystyne, 103
Ruth niene, 92, 98
Sharna Mae, 98
Susan Jane. 98, 102
Timothy Allen. 97
Velten, 351
Violet Loraine, 103
Weiss

Susan, 93
Welch

Annette, 572, 575

Charles. 572

Charles C., 575

Dennis. 270, 278, 566

Ellen. 572. 575

Eveline, 568. 573

Hannah, 573

Isaiah, 568

James. 568. 573

James Dyer. 13. 571

Jessie F., 573

John D.. 573. 574

John Dyer. 278, 568

Lafayette. 572

Marcus L.. 571

Margaret, wife, Isaiah. 568

Martha. 573

Mary, 279

Mary Margaret. 574
Mary T. "MoHie", 572
Matilda Caroline "Tillie".

13. 41. 436, 571
Nellie M., 575
Rachel, 568
Samuel E., 571. 574
Sarah. 568
Sarah E., 572
Weldon

Susan B.. 246
Welling

Magdalena. 449
WeUs

Naomi, 229
Welton

Michael. 325
West

Granny, 245
Mary Catherine, 170
Westbroek

Dirrick, 348
Oorsseltje, 330, 348

Westfall

Abel. 347
Jacob. 320, 347
John. 326
Westvaal

Catrina. 326
Jurie. 326
Wetzbarger

Pamela Renee, 103
Whedbee

Lucille. 309
Wheeler

Elisha Mitchell. 368
Flora "Belle", 69
John. 368
John William, 69
Whilmina

Cecelia. 308
Whipp

Amanda Ida. 193
Benjamin Franklin, 168
Bertha Grace, 193, 208
Carrie Drucilla. 195
Carrie Irene. 193
Catherine. 167
Charles Leonard. 195
Edward. 168
Effie Jxdiet, 193. 209
Elizabeth. 168
Elizabeth Jane. 193
Ella Mary. 193. 206
Ellis Dudley, 195
Ernest Charles. 193. 209
Flora Belle. 193
Girlie. 195
Harold Ernest, 209
Homer Donald, 207
Howard Charles, 209
Jane "Jennie", 168, 190
John Franklin, 193, 207
John Wesley, 168, 195
Lydia A. Catherine, 168
Larmon Robert. 196
Leonard Adam. 168
Leslie Homer. 195
Lloyd D.. 209
Lotta May. 193. 210
Lucy "Elsie". 209
Lucy Elsie. 193
Marshall D., 195
Martin Wesley, 195
Mary, 196
Meliisa Ann. 168
Melissa Frances, 193
Mildi-ed A.. 207, 213
Nellie Grace, 195
Ora Melissa. 195
Paul. 209

Sarah Catherine. 193
Starling David. 168
Virgil Orville, 195

610

INDEX

William Wesley, 168,

193

Whitaker
Mr., 251
Whii;e

Irene Elia, 36
Lester Thomas, 36
Malinda, 574
Stephen, 251
Whitforth
Ms, 417
Whiting

Anna. 87
Whitlow

Francis, 362
Whitrock

Anna, 208
Whitton
Crial

Grace, 412
Jemima, 162
Wiggenton

Nancy, 357
Wiggins

Archibald, 238
Wigginton
Peter, 536
Wightman
0. C., 8
TOlcox

Carrie, 498
Levi, 163
Norris, 175
Wilcoxson

Florence, 134
Marjorie, 134
R. J., 134
WJkinson
Mr., 515
WileAVild

Bolaver, 289
Henry , Jr., 289
Wille

Christian Ellias, 56
Doninic Lane, 56
MichaelJoseph, 56
Philip Stephen, 56
WiUgis

Margaret, 287
Williams

Arthur, 299
Charles A., 299
Claude, 489
Elisha O., 299
Edwin S., 400
Emily C., wife, Henry H.,
299

Henry, 279
Henry H., 285, 299
Huldah, 386
Jane, 285
John E., 299

Mary, 279. 281
Mary A., 281, 285
Mary E., 376
Neva L., 299
Rebecca, 325
Robert M., 299
Rufus, 279. 281
Rufus A., 285
Samuel, 279
Samuel E.. 281, 285
Theophilus, 520
Willis

Abigail, 246
Elizabeth. 238. 239
Shadrach. 241
Willsey

Ida L., 482
Wilson

Brenda Lee. 46, 57
Clifford LeRoy. 35. 46
Connie Marie, 35, 46
Edward, 242
Joyce, wife, William
Michael, 35
Marcia L5mn, 35, 47
Mary, 25

Mary, wife, Thomas, 25
Paul Austin, 95
Robert William. 34
Roberta Michelle, 46, 57
Thomas, 25

William Michael "Mike". 35
Winfree

James Sherwin, 486
Winn

Mary Ann, 370
Woerdeman

Rosalie Vance. 557
Wood

Margaret, 244
Woodard
Adda, 21
Albert E., 10. 23
Ardis, 23

Augustus C., 10, 20
Blanche M.. 21
Burt E., 10. 22
Charles "Charle5r", 10, 21
Clara, 10
Clifford H.. 22
Elizabeth, 10
Elizabeth P., 21
Ella "Mellie", wife, Burt E..
22

Fred, 21
Frederick, 23
Harry N., 23
John B., 10, 22
Laura, 21
Lovey M., 21

Madge "Fannie" B., 10, 22
Madge, wife. Clifford, 22

Marian Frances, 21
Marion Francis. 10, 21
Nil, 21

Robert W., 21

Sarah L., wife. Albert E.. 23
Thomas, 22
Thomas H., 21
William Warren, 9
Willis C,. 10. 21
William, 8. 9
Woods

Mary S.. 460
Woodward

James, 562
Wrege

Robert. 59
Wright

Anna. 562
Elizabeth. 173
Mable, 214
Rebecca. 187
Wykert

Joyce Arlene. 98
Wyn

Anna Margaretha. 259
Wrege

Robert. 59
Elizabeth Ann. 329
George. 327. 328. 329
Jacob. 323. 327
John, 327
Michael, 327
MoUy. 324

PhiRip Powell (1768-1848).
319. 327

Yale

Frank Thaddeus, 87
Yoakum

Barbara. 327
Catherine. 327
Elizabeth. 327
Yocum

Matthias. 319
York

Basil. 498
Edith. 489
George Wesley. 489
May. 489
Merle. 489
Young

David. 246
Edwin. 137
John, 246
Lai-ry, 219
Ljonan. 137
Suzanna. 310
Youngbluth

Irene Margai*et. 38, 40
Zander

Dallas Milton, 209
Ellis Justin. 209
Justin "Jet", 215

INDEX

611

Linda, 215
Milton, 209
Pamela, 215
Terry, 215
Zane

Isaac. 268
Zellers

Eugene Upton, 190
Zdlgitt

Clifford, 214
Joan, 214
Zimmerman

Sarah J., 229
Zuhlke

Harry D., 406

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